Connell School of Nursing

CTMOM56
Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:29:41 +0000

I can honestly say that I think being yourself, forgetting about your stats and having an essay that speaks of who “you” are is most important. It’s what everyone tells you but everyone forgets.

Forget about SAT scores and SAT II scores and just submit the best you’ve got. Our daughter didn’t think hers were good enough, no one ever does. Stop obsessing about scores. Your essay and recommendations and what you’ve done to distinguish yourself these past four years is key.

I can say that if you have a particular talent, try to showcase it. Make yourself stand out in some way. Show your passion, not what you think “they” want to see. Our daughter had talents that Boston College appreciated. She received scholarships from almost every school she applied to EA. Yet, most would agree that if it were just a numbers game, she would feel defeated before she even began to apply. She is still deciding, but Boston College EA was a real morale booster.

Good luck to everyone applying in the RD group. Remember that everything, even failures, happen for a reason. If it’s to be, it will be.

Boston College really looks at the applications with a holistic approach. So no one can predict the outcome. Someone who seems superior to another candidate may be better at another skill, or have a different talent, or background that will make a community of learners. Just apply, take a chance, and good luck if the dream comes true for you. The Nursing class in particular are known to be caring, exceptional students and some of the nicest people on campus, so the Admissions Department must be doing something right!