What are my chances of getting into the University of Richmond or Boston College?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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I am a white male from outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

SAT: 1510 (740 Math, 770 Reading/Writing)
Weighted GPA: 4.37
Unweighted GPA: 3.49 (4.0 scale)

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, such as SPL, ASPL, PL, AND APL)
Cashier

Intended Major - Political Science

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!

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I’d say you have a good shot at both schools…be sure to visit them both and register for the information sessions and tour. You should try to avoid the regular decision round where admit rates are much lower – try for Early Action for both colleges. U of Richmond’s overall acceptance rate for last year was 30% and It was about 28% at BC. Both schools are competitive. Have you considered William and Mary? It is only one hour from UR so why not visit when you tour Richmond. Good luck to you!

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Check Boston College tour policy. I think they intentionally do not track demonstrated interest.

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@CCJJE Yeah, William and Mary is my first choice right now, even though I personally think it is more competitive to get into than Richmond and BC because it is a State school… Thanks though for all of your help!