<p>I was deferred to College of Arts and Sciences.</p>
<p>GPA: 4.22/4.50 W about 3.9 UW
Class Rank = about top 15-20% (closer to 15)
SAT I = 2260 (690 V, 800M, 770W)
SAT II = 2370 (800Math2, 800Math1, 770 Chem)
AP = 5 AP Calc AB, 5 AP US History, 5/5 AP Micro/Macro, 4 AP Chem
Private Catholic School in Rhode Island
Nearly most challenging school load possible (not taking AP English/AP European history)</p>
<p>Essay: Average
Teacher Recommendations: Have not seen, but I'd estimate above average.
Guidance Recommendation: Have not seen, but I'd estimate incredibly good.
ECs: Four years cross country (3 Varsity), Four years basketball (2 Varsity), Three years track (1 Varsity). Math team (2 years), Peer Tutoring, Held summer jobs and have been level 8 USSF soccer referee for five years.
I self-studied for the two economics exam because our school did not offer it. The highest class any junior can take at our school is Precalculus Honors, but I took that during the summer of my sophomore year so I was able to take AP Calculus my junior year and got a 5 on the exam.
I have written for fantasy sports websites.
Got first in school for National History Day: Multimedia Division and participated in state fair.
Highest scorer on math team (in its entirety) as a junior, high scorer on Catholic High School Math League tests and also High scorer for AMC12 and scored a 4 on the AIME.</p>
<p>State/County: RI
Ethnicity: White/Irish
Gender: M
Legacy: I have had over ten relatives go there.
Recruited: No</p>
<p>I'd estimate about fifteen kids applied to Boston College from my school and three got in early action, so I hope my chances are better in RD.</p>
<p>^good gracious. a girl from my school got into the college of arts and sciences ea with significantly lower stats than you. i cant beleive you got deferred. you deserve to get in, good luck rd.</p>
<p>Hi everyone :) I have never posted on College Confidential until today but have been lurking for several months. I live about 20 minutes from Boston and was accepted into the Honors Program in the College of Arts and Sciences. Here are my stats:</p>
<p>GPA: 4.1 UW
Rank: 2/233
SAT: 2090 (690 V, 760 W, 640 M)
SAT II: Literature - 760 US History - 730
AP World History: 5 US History: 4 Taking AP Bio, Literature, and Calculus now
Gender: F
Taken the most challenging courseload possible</p>
<p>My essay and recommendations were really good, and I have a substantial list of extracurriculars and awards, including a national award for writing. I plan to attend BC provided I get sufficient financial aid.</p>
<p>i got into the honors program and i feel bad having taken the spot from the higher test scorers.</p>
<p>2060 SAT
750 bio m
670 math II</p>
<p>editor in chief of school paper
10th percentile
3 years volleyball
killer essay (the entire thing ryhmed)
extremely active in the church
work 25 hours a week</p>
<p>i didn't get accepted into the honors program either.. i don't quite understand how it works. was everyone offered 4 yrs of housing who didn't get accepted?</p>
<p>Accepted CAS, 4 years of housing, but not Honors<br>
2200 SAT
GPA 4.7 out of 4.0
Rank 4/250
Many E/C's, etc.
I think, just like admissions, it is totaly arbitrary</p>
<p>Stats:
SAT I: A good deal lower than the last year's average SAT score..significantly so..
SAT IIs: Same
GPA: 3.5
Rank: N/A No school rank</p>
<p>Subjective:
Essays: very personal essay</p>
<p>Teacher Recs: Two good teacher recs
Counselor Rec: Good, Counselor went to BC, I'm sure that helps
Hook
Location/Person:
State or Country: NY
School Type: Small, Private, Jesuit
Ethnicity: Chinese
Gender: Male
Perceived Strengths/Weaknesses: Weak-SAT, Grades Strengths: character,essays, EC's </p>
<p>Resume:
Held a job since age 12
Caddiemaster of a Caddie Program in Rochester NY
President of Student Body
Marketing Specialist at A real estate company
Founder of an online marketing firm
1200 hours of community service</p>
<p>P.S.- Guess colleges do look at things other than Stats!!!</p>