AP:
European History - 4
Psychology - 4
APUSH - 5
English Lang - 4
Physics 1 - 2
Macro Economics - 4
Micro Economics - 4
Next Year Classes:
AP English Lit
AP Computer Science 1
AP Statistics
AP US Government
Public Speaking
Physics 2 Honors
Extra Curriculars:
Job Shadowed with State Senator Andy Dinniman
Job Shadowed with the local Justice Department
350+ Volunteer Hours
Mock Trial ( Participated for 3, Co-President for 2 years)
Speech and Debate (Participated for 3, Co-President for 2 years)
Young Republicans
Cross Country, Indoor Track, Track and Field (Participated for 3, Varsity for each)
I wrote and co-directed a One Act for my school
I participated in a speaking contest for my school (had to qualify to get in)
Regional Champion and State Qualifier for National History Day
Eagle Scout (I have also held multiple leadership positions in my Boy Scout Troop)
Cashier
Intended Major - Government
Applying Regular Decision (because it is non-binding and I can make a decision after seeing the financials)
I know that my GPA is much lower than I would like, but overall I had A’s in all my AP (harder) classes and generally lower grades in my less intense classes (Honors classes, which for my school are easier than APs). Hopefully, my SAT and Extra Curriculars can help improve my chances.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration!
I’m new to all this, but judging stats from my research. Richmond’s acceptance rate is 31%, which already makes it hard to get in. Average SAT score was about 1400 if I’m correct, so I guess it bumps your GPA up a bit. However, the average GPA for Richmond was 3.8 UW, so I’m not you would get in.
Boston College has even LOWER acceptance rates.
Based on that, I would say they are reaches but your SAT and EC’s may help a lot. Write a very good essay and explain why you got a low GPA.
Good luck and make sure you pick some matches and safeties.
I’d say you have a good chance at both colleges - apply Early Action to both. This is not binding and you will hear back from the colleges in Dec/Jan. Your SAT scores will give you a boost, but you will need strong teacher recommendations and well-written essays to help with your slightly lower GPA. If possible, visit the colleges and attend the info session/tour (make sure you sign-in) and also sign up for the college’s mailing lists, etc. to show your interest. If you like BC and UR…why not also check out similar schools like Lafayette, Bucknell, Colgate. Check out William and Mary - an easier admit for male applicants, I think. Other possible schools for you - Loyola University in MD, Franklin & Marshall, Union College, & Dickinson. Congrats on becoming an Eagle Scout – a great accomplishment! Good luck to you.
@CCJJE Thank you very much! I got Eagle two days ago, and still am excited. I am also applying to W&M and I actually visited F&M today (what’re the odds). Based off of my profile, do you think I have a chance at W&M?
What a coincidence that you are visiting F & M today! It is an excellent school. I think you have a decent shot at William and Mary. You probably know that W & M does not offer Early Action so if you think it is your top choice, you should apply binding Early Decision. (Only if it is your first choice!) W & M offers interviews and does consider your interest so be sure to visit the college/attend an info session and schedule a campus interview. At this point, you should try to do as well as possible in your fall semester classes. Best of luck to you! There are many terrific schools out there and keep your options open. (FYI…you may want to check out Loyola University in Maryland as I think you could be a potential Presidential Scholar. Loyola offers the non-binding Early Action.) You should also apply for a NESA (National Eagle Scout Association) Scholarship – on-line application through the NESA website just opened.