<p>My son fell in love with BC, spent part of the day there with someone who is a current student really loved the college.
I will not go on and on, but suffice to say he has nice ec’s with two leadership positions, great essay and good recs, his parents did not attend college, he had a rocky start to high school and because of that has a 3.2 GPA including the disastrous 9th grade but without it, it gets much better. Big upward trend, in his senior year he is taking all IB’s and doing well.
He is taking SAT 2"s next month but so far his SAT score is 2000 on the button.
Should he apply and if so what do you think his chances are? Thanks to all your experts out there.</p>
<p>Hi, I don't think it is ever a waste to apply to a school that you love - even if your sons stats are below the average incoming BC freshman. BC looks at EC's, volunteer work, passion and character as well as your GPA. Deliver them a stellar application with a great essay and recs - he could have a shot. Explain the upward trend and the fact he is the 1st one to attend college, or maybe it is appropriate for the HS counselor to do that? I don't know, some of the other experts here would know better than I. Good Luck!</p>
<p>I agree that he should apply. He may only have a small chance of getting in, but if he doesn't apply, he'll have no chance. Most people say that they regret much more the things that they didn't do, rather than the things they did. The potential disappointment of rejection is much better and much shorter-lived than the potential questioning of "What would have happened if I had only applied?"</p>
<p>well put, chedva!</p>
<p>Your son will never know unless he applies. My daughter had 2040, didn't take any AP classes, but was very well rounded varsity sports wise, EC activities, etc., had a great essay and was admitted. She is loving every minute of being a BC Eagle.</p>
<p>Chedva really nailed the point - your child will spend a lifetime wondering "what if?" or "if only..." if that application is not submitted.</p>
<p>yah, i won't lie, it is a very small chance. most people that have around a B average are more of recruited atheletes.</p>
<p>he should apply, it is a reach, and every college applicant needs reaches. but being brutally honest, it is a small chance.</p>
<p>"The test scores for the middle half of the class of 2011 ranged from 1910 to 2110 on the SAT I" 2000 is about right in the middle :-)
That's from the website. In the additionl info section, maybe you should explain freshman year. Again, ec's, essays, etc. matter too though, but he should definitely apply.</p>
<p>"yah, i won't lie, it is a very small chance. '
it's not a very small chance. OP's SAT is in range.
i got into upenn wharton and umich ross with a 3.1 and 2300 (same scenario, average SAT subpar GPA), so u definitely have a shot</p>
<p>My SAT was 1830 and I was admitted as a transfer student. You never know!</p>
<p>Most kids have a couple of reach schools. BC can be your son's. Just make sure he has matches and safeties that he likes.</p>
<p>Also, the fact that he will be the first generation in your family to attend college is a plus.</p>
<p>If he is in the top 10% of his class and his test scores are the main weakness, you may want to consider another great Jesuit school, Holy Cross, which is just 40 miles west of Boston (in Worcester). Holy Cross is older than Boston College and is also run by the New England Province of Jesuits. Holy Cross is much smaller (2700) and is the oldest Catholic college in New England. Submitting SATs are optional for the admissions process at HC.</p>
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<p>2300=average SAT? Geez, what is the world coming to?</p>