How did I get deferred?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Boston College
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<p>I have a 4.97/5 weighted gpa, which is all A’s and a few B’s, my ACT score is 33 composite (35 E, 31 M, 31 R, 35 S), SAT Subjects Chemistry-770, Math II-740, US-700
APs-Calc BC-5, US History-5, Chemistry-5, European History-4</p>

<p>Cross country, 9, 10, 11, 12- Varsity captain, all academic
Tennis, 9, 10, 11, 12-Varsity captain, all academic
School Newspaper 10, 11, 12- Editor-in-Chief, Features editor, crossword writer
Band (Trumpet)- First chair, section leader, senior rep
(Jazz Band, Symphony Orchestra Winds, Brass Choir, Pep Band, Wind Ensemble)
100+ community service hours at an Alzheimer’s Center, through NHS, and 1 other club</p>

<p>Awards:
Multiple Band Awards
AP Scholar with Honor
NHS
Quill & Scroll Society
National Merit Qualifier
Honor Roll every semester</p>

<p>White male from IL
I just don’t know what I could’ve done better… like honestly just looking at this forum its unbelievable how some kids got in over me…</p>

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<p>And I’ve taken the most rigorous course load at my school, all honors and APs
My senior schedule is Multivariable Calc Honors, Lit Crit AP, Physics B AP (we don’t offer C), Econ AP, Spanish 5, and Wind Ensemble</p>

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<p>Never question why some people were chosen over you. BC is looking to build a community; if they wanted to accept the applicants with the highest GPAs and SATs, they wouldn’t need to hire people to work for admissions, they’d have a computer do it…</p>

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<p>you’ve got great numbers OP, but something didn’t resonate with BC or Georgetown app readers. Crossword puzzle essay perhaps? Recs? (I found your other posts.)</p>

<p>Suggest you search for some of ScottJ’s posts. He offers excellent advice about telling your story to help close the deal.</p>

<p>Good luck.</p>

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<p>Dear imnotafraid : Your specified AP course work is fine with four courses through junior year, but you have more from your senior year. Multivariate calculus, rarely seen in a high school setting (this might be the first time I have seen it on college confidential), talks to the rigor of your academic syllabus.</p>

<p>Clearly, you have also demonstrated music/arts, clubs, leadership, and sports involvement. So, where do we have to turn to think more about your application?</p>

<p>You need to do a thorough review of your essay and the recommendations submitted on your behalf. As mentioned by bluebayou, several recents posts here on college confidential have been addressing the essay and areas over which you might want to pass a critical eye. A search of some recent reviews will turn up those discussions.</p>