<p>cneogy, you asked What’s in it for them? A student who clearly has potential to do a lot if they’re willing to look past my sub par GPA. I admit that I underperformed in high school. Whichever college decides to give me another chance, I’ll give them all that I have for myself (so that i make the most out of the college and they make the most out of me). I very much desire to leave my mark wherever I go. I left my mark well on my HS in the form of founding multiple clubs that are there to stay. I intend to do the same in college.</p>
<p>Your talent is very impressive. BC places a lot of value on the arts, be it the fine or performing arts. There are also many other performing groups on campus: theatrical, dance, singing etc. A Bollywood a capella group would be a wonderful addition to the other a capella groups such as the South Asian group SHAAN, and B.E.A.T.S., a R&B/Soul group, Heightsmen to name a few. There is currently a Madrigal Singers Club; Im sure new talent would be great for them. </p>
<p>The student organizations, groups/clubs perform at the Robsham Theater on the main campus (BC also plans to build a Fine Arts District which is to contain a large Fine Arts/Museum complex and an additional auditorium on the adjoining Brighton campus) [IMP</a> - University Housing](<a href=“Introduction - Strategic Plan - Boston College”>Introduction - Strategic Plan - Boston College) as well as many other venues like the yearly Spring Arts Festival [Arts</a> Festival - Boston College](<a href=“http://www.bc.edu/offices/artscouncil/festival.html]Arts”>http://www.bc.edu/offices/artscouncil/festival.html) and so on. BC values helping others and many of the performances are fund raisers [BC</a> Student Involvement](<a href=“Home - Lynch School of Education and Human Development - Boston College”>Home - Lynch School of Education and Human Development - Boston College)</p>
<p>However, it is your a capella background and leadership in particular that jumps out right now: <a href=“http://www.bc.edu/content/dam/files/offices/artscouncil/pdf/Festival/2012%20ACapella%20Program%20Description.pdf[/url]”>http://www.bc.edu/content/dam/files/offices/artscouncil/pdf/Festival/2012%20ACapella%20Program%20Description.pdf</a> The Arts Councils subcommittee deemed it necessary in 2011 to improve the quality of the artistic output in some categories and in particular, where student artists are not faculty or professionally-led. As a result, the committee members resolved to look for opportunities to introduce professional mentors into the festival preparation process for some student groups…a cappella groups in particular have had a festival history of uneven performances. The artistic quality of the groups has varied significantly from year to year, and most groups have only sporadically given attention to the quality of their presentation. Therefore, the program for a cappella groups will be changed significantly. And here you are with these qualifications: Founding a successful a cappella group is no simple feat. Then take into consideration that it’s the first bollywood a cappella group at the high school level (harder to find an audience for), and you’d be surprised how difficult it can be. We’ve performed in front of hundreds of people (at once). During our high school cabaret, I believe we performed to an audience of 800 people over two shows.</p>
<p>Your wonderful multicultural background is also an asset. BC has 230 organizations, groups/clubs, of which 42 are devoted to bringing awareness of culture to the student body. [Intercultural</a> Clubs & Organizations - Office of Undergraduate Admission - Boston College](<a href=“Admission - Boston College”>Admission - Boston College) . Additionally, cultural performances and presentations (like Hindustani Classical and Bengali Music) would enhance International Education Week at BC [International</a> Education Week 2012](<a href=“http://www.iew.state.gov/sug-colleges.cfm]International”>http://www.iew.state.gov/sug-colleges.cfm) </p>
<p>So cneogy, you can see how valuable your many talents and strengths are. You could start up new organizations or streamline existing programs with your talent and drive In the business competition I mentioned, we spent well past midnight on weekends for a year constantly working on perfecting the business plan. Although not the CEO of the group, I was actually the first one to be offered the position. I turned it down (and became the CFO instead) because I wanted to actually play a pivotal role rather than just represent the group and be the ceremonial head. </p>
<p>In conclusion, dont sell yourself short. SAT 2340. Wow. SAT II Math 800, your AP scores, really great ECs. Wow. You will no doubt be very successful at whichever college you attend. Try not to stress out too much during these nerve racking and suspenseful months. Dont look back and lose confidence. These are trying times for you seniors. Good luck.</p>
<p>(PM scottj, doesnt have to be just about BC- he can give you advice for other colleges. I go to him for advice too.)</p>