<p>What do you think in general they are looking for in terms of freshmen transferring in as sophomores?
What SATs, transferable GPA, etc will they want? It can't be as competitive as getting admitted as a freshman, right?</p>
<p>Hey I also apply to BC as a transfer.</p>
<p>I'm applying to BC as well. </p>
<p>According to the BC website, the average college GPA for transfers was a 3.69 and the average SAT (Cr+ M) was 1291. Thats info is for the transfer class coming in for Fall 2007.</p>
<p>Thanks horsegirl, I must have been looking in the wrong place on the website. Does it say how many transfers apply (roughly) and how many are admitted?</p>
<p>on collegeboard it says that BC received 1,632 applications and accepted 268, which is an acceptance of 16.4%</p>
<p>Wow. That's not very hopeful. I wonder if having applied as a freshman (rejected) can work to your advantage? Meaning, it shows a real interest in the school? Grasping at straws, I know.</p>
<p>The BC website says for Fall 2007, they accepted 260/1633, which is about 16%. </p>
<p>Sunshadow - I too applied as a freshman (and was rejected)...I really really have my heart set on BC. Best of luck to you!</p>
<p>Thanks, it's for my D actually. Best of luck to you too!</p>
<p>if you have an alumni relation it really helps</p>
<p>Sadly, my D does not. She's going on sheer transfer GPA (4.0) and other stats.</p>
<p>I mean it is possible. My friend his dad transferred to BC from Merrimack and didn't have an alumni relation and either a 4.0 or close but that was obviously a long time ago</p>
<p>I am hoping that the low SAT (1170) might be offset by the high freshman GPA (4.0).</p>
<p>I don't know if they take those things into consideration, though.</p>
<p>Just as an FYI, BC had a decent-sized transfer waiting list last year, (I remember, I was on it, lol), I recall when I contacted their Admissions Office, they had at least a hundred on the list. Therefore, don't be too intimidated by the acceptance stats, IMO I think they are a bit padded.</p>
<p>You might have already, but I would suggest digging up the 2007 BC stats thread, I recall it listed a decent amount of people who had applied, their status, and their admissions decisions.</p>
<p>Good luck! :)</p>
<p>Applying as well. Anyone want to post stats?</p>
<p>Fall 08
Boston College
Applying to: Carroll</p>
<p>GPA: ~3.85 for 70 Credits
ACT: 32/36
ECs: Vice President of Business Honor Society
English Tutor
Volunteer</p>
<p>Experience:
Goldman Sachs Internship
Investment Banking Analyst for two summers at boutique NYC firm</p>
<p>Recs: Dean - "Cannot give a higher recommendation"
Eco prof - I didn't read it but he helped me with my research on market inefficiency anamolies and empirical tests for viability so he knows me pretty well.</p>
<p>Awards: medal of inspiration, 11k scholarship, 3k scholastic excellence award, ap scholar, deans list, presidents society nomination, three honor societies and some other stuff.</p>
<p>I know there's tons of competition and I wish I did something that could stick out more like Student Government executive board..oh well. Best of luck everyone!</p>
<p>I am applied to BC as a transfer too. I hope i get in. I got rejected applying as a freshman :(</p>
<p>Fall 08
Boston College
Applying to: CAS for the class of 2011</p>
<p>GPA: 3.94
SAT: 2110
ECs: Captain of private equestrian team (20+ hours a week, numerous regional awards), some environmental service projects, did a classroom volunteer internship with autistic students during HS</p>
<p>Recs: Dean - said she would give me the highest reccomendation
American Cinema prof and a Justice in society prof, don't know, but I got along well and did great in both classes</p>
<p>Awards: deans list, graduated from an advanced program at my HS, National AP Scholar award (and all the other ones), 11 AP tests (all but 1 or 2 4's and 5's), one honor society</p>
<p>Thanks, Tanya922. Can you tell me where to find that thread? I tried looking under BC but did not see it. Maybe it's gone?</p>
<p>I found it under my posts, I hope the links work:</p>
<p>1) <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/transfer-students/344282-boston-college.html%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/transfer-students/344282-boston-college.html</a> = Stats/Decisions</p>
<p>2) <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/transfer-students/340212-boston-college-transfer.html%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/transfer-students/340212-boston-college-transfer.html</a> = Info regarding Agora</p>
<p>Good luck! :)</p>