<p>Hello, I’m new here and probably going through the same process as all other applicants. Anyway I go to a public high school in Pennsylvania and I have had my eye on Boston University for quite some time. My SAT (all on one test) are Math: 660, Reading: 600, Writing: 670 overall a 1930, with an ACT composite of 28. My gpa…is not so hot. I have an 87.6 (I’m assuming that’s a 3.4 give or take). So if anyone could give me some insight as to my chances that would be great. Thanks.</p>
<p>sorry, forgot to include SAT II's: Math I: 680, U.S History: 520. I have a good amount of extracurriculars including breast cancer and ms walks, st.joes hand in hand program, a few clubs at my school...</p>
<p>With those scores I think you would be offered admission to CGS, not the various colleges.</p>
<p>hmmm...I'm assuming the university would decide which school I could possibly get into? Or is that determined by my intended major?</p>
<p>You'll most likely get into one of the main colleges, not just CGS. Your 660M is much above BU's average Math SAT and your CR is write in-line. Not sure why earlier poster thought you'd only get into CGS!</p>
<p>Thanks for your answer. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.</p>
<p>the 520 on the SATII U.S History is kinda low, maybe you should take it again</p>
<p>...yes I know. But i submitted an act score too. Would admissions look at the better of the two (I'm assuming the act score of 28)?</p>
<p>well the average act score is 29 so you definatley have a shot.</p>
<p>mind chancing me?
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<p>good luck!</p>
<p>You're fine, just relax and take it slow. You fall in the accepted average statistics that I have seen so just relax. Keep in mind that BU has a very high acceptance rate because it is such a large school. I believe that out of 16,000 applications, they have accepted nearly 8,000 in the past (someone please correct me if that statistic is wrong). </p>
<p>So you have a shot, and that does not mean you might get in, but you have a fair shot. Your SATs are good, you're GPA is not all that bad. I'd say that you have a very high chance of gaining acceptance. Good luck, I am a prospective student like you, too!</p>
<p>Thank you both amieptl and abkid91, it tough to gauge where we all stand. I wish you all the best of luck!</p>
<p>Actually, they fairly consistently accept approx. 58% of their applicants - so if they receive 16,000 applications, they admit @9,500, with the hopes of eventually matriculating @3,700. Pretty decent odds considering it's a really good school!</p>
<p>your statistics look fairly strong, don't worry you'll do fine</p>
<p>jeez, everyone is so harsh in the forum! you'll be fine.</p>
<p>have you considered taking the math iic? that seems to be your stronger area looking at your other scores... i found it alot easier than the math ic.</p>
<p>where else r u applying</p>
<p>PA2009 -- did you hear from Penn State yet? STILL waiting here in MA -- ughhh!!!</p>
<p>I really think you have a very decent shot at BU -- keep in mind they accept 58% of applicants -- you'll be fine.</p>
<p>No, I haven't heard from Penn State yet. I'm assuming our decisions will come in January...I know the wait is extremely painful!! Are you applying to BU as well?</p>
<p>Yup - ED at BU, but if that doesn't work out, Penn State's next choice. Is PS 1st choice for you?</p>
<p>I reaaaaally want to go to school in Boston. I'm sure you feel the same way. I would be extremely happy to get into either BU or PSU so it's hard to say whether or not I have a first choice...I guess I'm a little superstitious too. The good thing is we have a set date for BU's decision. Can't wait until Monday!!! Good luck to you btw for both schools.</p>
<p>Oh, I didn't realize you applied ED to BU -- I know the waiting is a killer!</p>
<p>We live in the Boston area, but living "in the area" and living "on Comm. Ave. in Kenmore Square" are two totally different beasts -- it's a really great area -- safe, convenient to everything, and a 1 min. walk over to Fenway Pahk! </p>
<p>What school did you apply to at BU? Are you from PA? Took son down to visit Penn State last April vacation and he really liked it -- it's amazingly huge! Pretty area though, but getting back to Boston is not that easy -- I know you can fly into State College connecting from Philly but it's pretty pricey and I don't think I'd be making the 8 1/2 hr. drive down there more than the drop-off (which is probably why he likes it so much -- too inconvenient for me to get to!).</p>
<p>Anyway, maybe they'll let everyone know today -- the Admissions Office says you'll first find out on-line because they post on-line and mail the letters on the same day.</p>
<p>I wish you the best of luck -- remember to post as soon as you find out!!</p>