What do you think of my chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Boston College
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<p>Based on the following…</p>

<p>Received a D in AP Chemistry. 710 on the SAT II…
In addition to the stress of all activities being alone for most of the time after my mother lost her job, I lost a very close relative to cancer that I had a close relationship with (Auntie) and was really devastated because I had been contacting her and visiting her since I was younger…Guidance counselor will be including this fact in her letter to colleges I’m applying to…other than that here are the stats…</p>

<p>Receiving a letter of recommendation from the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Yale University Genetics department and am wondering if this will have any noticeable effect on my chances.</p>

<p>Anyways here are the stats…</p>

<p>3.45 GPA UW (Inc. freshman year after junior year)
SAT: 2150
Top 20% of Class
AP Chem
AP US History
AP Spanish
AP Calculus
AP Physics
AP English
+Mostly honors classes</p>

<p>EC/Athletics:
Genetic Research at Yale University (Internship)(Advisor will be writing rec.)
Volunteer at Yale-New Haven Hospital 200+ hours (Also a trainer for new volunteers)
Student Leadership Board at Yale-New Haven Hospital
Class Council Officer
Student Council Vice President
Student Leadership Team at my High School
National Merit Commended Student (PSAT)
National Honor Society
Varsity tennis 9-12
Fencing 11-12
Southern Youth Symphonic Orchestra and jazz Band(First chair)
Tae Kwon Do (Martial Arts, black belt)
Marching Band Squad Leader</p>

<p>What do you guys think of my chances? Really want to go to Boston College!!</p>

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<p>Hmmmm:</p>

<p>you say that you “really want to go to Boston College” but yet you are applying ED to Cornell?</p>

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<p>Yes, I loved both colleges and could not decide…will be applying to BC regular and hopefully going there if I get rejected from Cornell. The campus visit and admission rep that came to my school really peaked my interest. What do you think of my chances?</p>

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<p>It is very hard to get into BC nowadays, and almost everyone applying will have a 2100 SAT.</p>

<p>Obviously, your gpa is low, but your ECs are pretty good. I especially like your black belt.</p>

<p>My son quit when just four months away, after doing it for 8 years !!!</p>

<p>All in all, I think BU would be more likely, but you certainly have a chance. I would have applied EA or ED to BC rather than Cornell, because I don’t think you will get in ED at Cornell.</p>

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<p>more opinions appreciated!</p>