tommy91

I currently go to a international baccalaureate (IB) public school in New York. I currently have a 95 UW GPA and will graduate in the top 5% of my class (probably 6/180). I recently scored a 1860 on my SATS (700 M, 550 CR, 610 W). I am involved in a good number of extracirricular activities. I recently got a part time job, I volunteer(ed) at a total of two nursing homes, I am a member of bio diversity, habitat for humanity and WEME(card making organization for senior citizens.) I have 150+ hours of volunteer work including volunteering at a church. Additionally, I am a member of National Honor Society, as well as Spanish National Honor Society and Math National Honor Society. I am also a member of club 90, and have received two awards for student of the month in history and psychology. I will have great recommendations and a great essay. Also, I am technically considered "Caucasian" on the application even though I am Arab-American (so no URM). The one problem that I see with my application is that I do not have any leadership positions in any of my clubs. I also currently have a 680 on Math Level I (on the second retake from 560) and still have to take Biology which I am expecting at least 650.

What are my chances? What if I get a 1950-2050 on my SATS the second go around?

Thanks!

elmtree723

You have a decent shot if you improve your SAT to around a 2050 or higher.

scottj

Dear tommy91 : In order to be accepted at Boston College, you really do not want to be submitting multiple SAT I/SAT II scores that show any section in the 500-point range. You might want to think about taking the ACT exam to avoid sending your SAT scores into Boston College provided that the ACT scores are somewhere in the 28-32 range (although BC typically likes only 30 and above from what we have seen in this forum).

In terms of your high school curriculum, are you receiving the IB-Diploma or IB-Certificates? The diploma might help your case while the certificate will be less regarded in the application process.

tommy91

I am an anticipated IB Diploma candidate.

Mom43

tommy91- To answer your question about SAT try to get your CR way up to around 650 or above, dont worry about taking them again, you would be foolish not to, your ec's sound great and all your volunteer work. Boston College really stresses how you should give back to your community and it sounds like you have been doing some great work, my son got in with a 1960, top 10% of his class, high GPA, 7 AP classes, he was also Concertmaster of his orchestra, you noted no leadership position, then create an organization or club, lead it and follow it through to great success, you have a great chance, after being at BC with my son for orientation, he is so happy to be starting in the fall, your hard work may have great rewards. Good Luck!