Hello! I really do like Boston University but I am unsure if I should apply because I am not sure I’ll have a good chance of getting in…
I’m from Massachusetts and I am a white female
GPA 4.06 W
SAT 1230 (I know this is low so I am planning on retaking)
Rank 22/188
I take mostly honors and AP classes
Extracurriculars:
Varsity Tennis 9, 10, 11, 12 (captain)
Peer Mediation 9
Community Service Club 10, 11, 12
S.A.D.D. 11, 12
Foreign Language National Honors Society 11, 12
Started my own jewlery business
Leader at local church
Low reach, match if you choose the CGS option.
Increase your SAT and you should be fine.
Consider taking an ACT practice exam to see if you do better on the ACT. You didn’t mention what your UW GPA is and school’s weighting systems vary wildly. The average unweighted GPA is 3.8. Do you have a major in mind?
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Hi!! I’m applying to BU too! If BU is your number 1 school, you should definitely apply ED1 because it’s easier to get in to than applying RD! People who applied Early Decision to BU was given a 42% acceptance rate! Also, if you are worried, you could apply to the CGS program too because it’s also easier to get into that applying to the other programs at BU! Good luck tho!
Applying ED with low stats is not a good idea. ED is an option for a student who is certain that a school is their number 1 choice and can submit a strong application based on fresh-junior year. If applying ED2 or RD will give the student time to improve their application, they should take the extra time. It is not easier to get in ED1.A 42% acceptance rate reflects the number and type of students that applied. Applying ED to a school should not be taken lightly. Make sure to run the net price calculator with your parents so you are sure if you are accepted that the cost is within your family budget.