Chances at UVA / Boston University

<p>My Stats:</p>

<p>2100 Sat (1410 Reading-Math)
3.9 GPA (4.0 Weighted, not sure if my schools weighting is the same as others, I see some people have discrepancies of up to .7 between their weighted and unweighted.)<br>
4 AP Classes (Physics, German, Calculus AB, Chemistry)
No school-related Extra-Curricular activities
Six or so years of Jazz Drumming experience (Plan on furthering in College)
Work 20-25 Hours a week as Cashier for local store</p>

<p>I hear a lot about how important it is to have sports / clubs, but I have chosen to prioritize my job and out of school musical activities over in school activities. </p>

<p>How do my chances look?</p>

<p>Your chances look very good! EC’s don’t always have to be school related. If you have a leadership role as a jazz drummer or cashier, point that out. If you go to BU in Boston, Berklee College of Music is in walking distance and you can be exposed to some amazing jazz and jazz drummers, and you can also take advantage of some other great music styles.</p>

<p>Are you in state for UVA? If so, you stand an excellent chance. If not, then it may be hard to get in there. I’d say you stand a very strong chance at Boston though.</p>

<p>might also look at tufts and holy cross in the boston area both very good schools.</p>

<p>I am not a Virginia resident unfortunately. Does that make an enormous difference?</p>

<p>@Fermat, I completely disagree when you say that being in state is an advantage. Living in Northern Virginia, just outside DC, makes it much more difficult to receive admission into UVA.
@sc1994, I would say you have a pretty solid shot at BU, and are pretty solid for UVa i believe, as well.</p>

<p>Gonzaga, are you kidding? You truly must be kidding. Otherwise, you are severely uneducated on the University. UVA is UNC to only a slightly lesser extent. The school is 70% in-state and state residency plays an enormous role in the admissions process. I read on this very forum of OOS applicants with well over 2100 SAT scores being wait-listed, while as a Virginia student, I have friends who have gotten in with under a 1900 with far less academic credentials.</p>