<p>Applied with a 3.0/4.0 cumulative (weighted), ranked in the top half of my class but not by much. I slacked a lot my first three years of school, unfortunately - I’m an idiot, etc, I know. Anyways, my first semester sr. year grades were four As and a B (in AP English), and my GPA was 4.33 or so. It brought my cumulative to a 3.15 and my class rank went up about 8%. I sent in a copy of those grades under a nicely written cover letter that explained my situation and focused on my improved performance.</p>
<p>SATs were 1490/1600 (760cr/730m/700w), SAT IIs 740 Lit / 710 Physics / 700 U.S. History. One try on each.</p>
<p>ECs, nothing too extraordinary, I’ve played the drums for six years in a (rock) performance setting, I’m the president and founding member of a musician’s club at my school that’s pretty unique. I’ve held the same job for two years.</p>
<p>My essays were good. My teacher recs were good. My guidance counselor is an idiot, so I’m not counting on too much from her.</p>
<p>What do you think?</p>
<p>EDIT: Oh, APs. I took AP Gov and Comp. Sci. junior year, 4s on both. This year I have AP English, Physics, and Econ. About 40% of my classes have been AP or Honors historically, probably 50% last year and 80% this year.</p>
<p>Both your SAT 1 & 2s are excellent not just one or the other--that matters since they assess different types of leraning. Your GPA shows a real upward trend--the opposite of some kids that will have declines due to senioritis- so its obvious you'll do well in college so I'd say you have an excellent chance at BU, possibly acceptance into the Honors Program or a mert schiolarship.</p>
<p>While you have a good shot at admission, I don't think it's a given by any means. Especially if your GPA is lowered by slacking in your early years. BU looks at your total GPA and even if your in an upward trend now, there are kids whose GPAs have been high throughout high school, not just the last year or so. But who knows, admission isn't out of the question, I just wouldn't say it's assured either.</p>
<p>Agree these days noything is a sure thing, still with a 1490 SAT score and a current GPA that is excellent you are well above the BU average and into the territory where they give merit aid. Send them a note reminding them of your urrent senior grades and that you will attend if accepted. That would help.</p>