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Old 12-11-2005, 01:22 PM   #1
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really low SAT/ACT...do i still have a chance?
SAT1 m:570 v:570 1140
ACT: 25
GPA: uw: 3.6 w: 4.10
out of state female, 5 APs, mostly honors
decent ECs...varsity track for 4 years, captain, NHS member etc.
excellent recs, good essays (worked on them for months with my college councelor)
do i still stand a chance because i heard that they dont even look at u if u have below a 27 ACT. im worried!!
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Old 12-11-2005, 02:41 PM   #2
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it looks doubtful with ur scores but anything could happen
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Old 12-11-2005, 03:52 PM   #3
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Your SATs are probably the killer, since your GPA is at or above the published 3.5-3.6 range. Consider applying Early Decision II and make sure you write good essays + good recs + good second semester grades and you may get in.

Alternatively, you could try to get into the College of General Studies, which has SAT scores comparable to yours. From what I have heard, the CGS is for a certain brand of people and you're probable to not like it there.
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Old 12-11-2005, 04:43 PM   #4
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Arb dont apply to the college of general studies. It seems almost remedial. Even the admissions officer i spoke with seemed disgusted when he talked about it.
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Old 12-11-2005, 07:34 PM   #5
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boston u is definitelly my reach but it isnt my first choice so i wouldnt apply ED2. what do u think my chances RD are with a GPA of 3.7 (im doing well this semester)? i know my scores suck but i heard of someone getting in with like a 1070.
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Old 12-11-2005, 08:32 PM   #6
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Like all colleges, I'm sure that they weigh more on the grades than the SAT score. But I think that your score just may be a bit too low for admission. And if you do get in, I wouldn't expect an outlandish amount of financial aid- it seems people with average stats get enough trouble trying to make ends meet!
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Old 12-16-2005, 08:37 PM   #7
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I had a 87 GPA, 1860 SAT, 26 ACT, but a good essay and recs, and I got in. I have a feeling they really will take their time on your app, so spend your energy trying to make it the best ever versus worrying if they'll like you!

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Old 12-27-2005, 10:11 PM   #8
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No worries... I had similar stats..but I never applied to BU...I got into Hopkins and Cornell...but my sis goes to BU and she has stats similar to you (LOVES BU) ..people say that CGS do more work than CAS and COM "CGS CGS WE ARE THE BEST,,CGS WE DONT NEED NO MAJOR YET!! THATS THERE MOTTO....GO FOR IT
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