Interesting Data Points Covering Boston College

<p>Dear All : From Boston College’s web site covering admission to the college, we wanted to share some of the details and Q&A which is published which will help answer many freshman, sophomore and upper class questions.</p>

<p>[The</a> Admission Process - Boston College](<a href=“http://www.bc.edu/admission/undergrad/process.html]The”>http://www.bc.edu/admission/undergrad/process.html)</p>

<p>Selecting the Class</p>

<p>Although no minimum test score or class rank has been established, the Committee on Admission pays particular attention to students who have performed well in a demanding college preparatory curriculum, especially one that involves honors and AP courses. The Undergraduate Admission Office recommends that students pursue four years of coursework in English, social science, mathematics, foreign language, and laboratory science. Coursework completed in 8th grade will not be considered. </p>

<p>The majority of incoming freshmen to the University have achieved consistently high grades in their secondary schools and rank comfortably within the top 10 percent of their graduating classes. Competitive standardized test scores also have a bearing on the selection process. The test scores for the middle half of the admitted to the class of 2013 ranged from 1960 to 2230 on the SAT I, and 30 to 33 on the ACT.</p>

<p>In selecting students, the Committee on Admission looks for demonstrated evidence of academic ability, intellectual curiosity, strength of character, motivation, creativity, energy, and promise for personal growth and development. The Committee also carefully considers recommendations by counselors and teachers, the required personal statement and extracurricular activities. Requests for financial aid do not affect decisions on admission. </p>

<p>Frequently Asked Questions</p>

<p>[Frequently</a> Asked Questions - Boston College](<a href=“http://www.bc.edu/admission/undergrad/process/faq.html]Frequently”>http://www.bc.edu/admission/undergrad/process/faq.html)</p>

<p>This link will cover application requirements, course credit (advanced standing, AP/IB and such), early action, foreign language, honors program details, housing, interviews, merit scholarships, ROTC, and standardized testing.</p>

<p>Many other topics are covered on this web site and freshman are encouraged to make a visit to review all of the material.</p>

<p>note, that with the exception of Harvard (and it’s 70% yield) and perhaps a couple of others, the stats for matriculating frosh are always lower than for admitted students.</p>

<p>Then again, you have to be admitted to even be considered matriculating. Thus you do need the grades.</p>