<p>Which would be easier for me with a 2100+ SAT, 4.0 GPA, Catholic school (8-10 kids got accepted in previous years), good activities, 120+ hours of community service, but with other qualified kids applying from my school</p>
<p>Also, in general, which is easier?</p>
<p>Despite what college admission directors say, it's always easier to get in EA than RD (unless you did awful first quarter, senior year and need the semester to bring your grades up). However, the downside is that you cannot compare FA offers. With BC, you seem like a strong candidate and applying EA would qualify you for the Presidential Scholarship (full-ride; only ten given out). If you are absolutely dead-set on BC, I suggest that you apply EA. You have a great shot.</p>
<p>"Early Action applicants to Boston College are free to apply to other schools during the Regular Admission process, and therefore can make an informed decision by May 1st. Institutions have different rules regarding whether or not students may apply to more than one Early Action school, so it is always best to review each of your potential schools' policies."</p>
<p>If you're absolutely sure you want to APPLY to Boston College, you make the time to ensure you spend enough time (and do no rush) on your early application, and you do not feel like a midyear report could significantly improve your prospects, applying EA is a good option.</p>
<p>great suggestions, thanks for this. my only worry was that i don't even get deferred, but with my stats I don't think that that would happen</p>
<p>yeah definetly at least try EA.. i cant see you not even being deffered so its always wonderful to know that youre in to an amazing school early on. last year i was admitted with almost those stats but a lower GPA and urm status. that probably evens things out so i think you have a good shot!</p>
<p>i was deferred EA and i didn't send in anything besides my mid-year report and i got in RD with four yrs guaranteed housing.</p>
<p>With your stats I think you will be competitive whenever you apply. I recommend that you do EA just to get it over with.</p>
<p>I would apply early, especially if your Catholic school is a Jesuit one. You will get in from a Jesuit school with those numbers.</p>