<p>Hey, I’m in the summer after my Junior year in high school, and I’m a bit conflicted about schools to apply to. I tend to be pretty modest about my history, and because of this I don’t know where I can get into because I generally sell myself short. But I’ve been prompted to post this to see whether or not I can actually make it into the prestigious Boston College. My GPA is between an A- and an A, and I’ve taken every single advanced course offered in my school, and I’m an IB Diploma candidate. I took the SAT: M-700 V-700 W-660 but I plan to take it over…and the ACT: Composite- 31, E-29, M-32, G-29, S-32…I have a 620 on the Math IC SAT II but I plan on taking the IIC, the IC again, and the U.S. history and I am going to work until they are all at or around 700. I also am the ace on my varsity baseball team, I won all league, I ran varsity cross country in 10th grade, I’m in the National Honor Society, the National Spanish Honor Society, and the National Science Honor Society, I am looking at a very nice recommendation from my guidance counselor and teacher recommendations should be equally nice. Though I don’t know what makes me stand out that would help me get admitted into the schools like the Ivies, or schools equally strong in academics. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.</p>
<p>I'd say you are looking pretty good but who really knows who gets in other than the admissions officers. If you look at previous boards from last year you'll see the slew of kids with great SATs like yours and extra curriculars who did not get in. </p>
<p>My best advice would be to take the suggestions on these boards lightly (haha, including mine I guess...) because admissions are so ambiguous these days! Kids need to relax a little with these "what are my chances ... " boards. Have confidence in yourself -- you do not need other people to validate your greatness. APPLY. WAIT. STRESS OUT. GET IN. =)</p>
<p>It's stressful but hey, all-in-all, it's a fun process to go through. =)</p>