<p>Hi everybody,
So I just got deferred from BC yesterday. Today I got the results of my SAT IIs and they were not what I had hoped.</p>
<p>I know that for BC and some other schools, you can submit the ACT with writing instead of SAT IIs. My ACT with writing is 32, without is 34. I have already submitted the 34.</p>
<p>So, my question is, do I also submit the 32? Or should I just do the SAT II scores? (Math 690, Lit 700)?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>If this helps at all:</p>
<p>My SAT II’s were also not what I hoped after taking them twice–
1st time: 650 math 720 history 720 literature
2nd time: 700 math 720 history</p>
<p>However, I chose BC as an acceptor to my SAT II scores to cut down on money…so they got them. I got into BC early action, so I don’t think SAT II’s play a huge role…However I did get 5’s on the AP tests in all of the subjects listed above. Go figure. And I had a 33 ACT if that helps you at all.</p>
<p>You’ll be fine. Best of luck :)</p>
<p>i-girl:</p>
<p>BC clearly states that a submitted ACT MUST have writing. BC even bolds the “must” so you can’t miss it. Thus, you (likely) wasted your money to sent the 34 w/o writing. Your 2250 SAT is high enough for admissions to any college, and significantly higher than a 32+W. Your subject tests scores are also high enough to send to BC.</p>
<p>btw: test scores would not be the reason you were deferred. Heck, a 2250 would not get you deferred from Stanford or Yale.</p>
<p>I was admitted EA with a SAT range of 2050-2120, 3 SAT subject tests bw 700-760, and ACT of 31. I sent ALL scores I had at the time - I didn’t want to play games and I figured that they either wanted me or not. Plus if they superscore, the it could really help to have all scores. I think your scores are in the 50% range for BC, but it’s how you performed in HS and what course load you pursued that will be the deciding factor.</p>
<p>Don’t try too hard to impress them or cover up stuff you think will hurt your chances - they can tell if you’re being too fake. Just submit everything, its OK to have flaws.</p>
<p>Worry more about your essay - it should really let the admissions committee get to see you holistically. It seems like you’re a good student, which is 20% of it. the other 80% IMO is whether the adcom will finish your app with a very clear idea of who you are as a person. If they don’t have a clear idea of who you are, what you can do, or don’t think your personality belongs at BC, then they won’t admit you.</p>
<p>SATs/ACTs are overrated. Focus on making sure the rest of your app represents you well as a PERSON not just a student or test taker.</p>
<p>My 2cents - I was admitted at Georgetown EA as well by following my own advice.</p>
<p>Thanks to those who replied. So it would be better to just send my SAT IIs then?</p>