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I'm White, so I think that may have played a minor role in the admissions, but... I doubt it. I honestly don't know what to think anymore. The whole college admission process gives me a headache with all the mind games that go along with it. My SAT scores were in the mid 1100's. My ACT scores were pretty average. Out of about 730 students, I'm number 99 in my class. So, check on that 20% thing. I'm not sure if I did my math correctly.
I'm in a bunch of extracurricular activities (Future Teachers of America and the Spanish Honor Society).
However, my advice to you is just do what you want to do. If you want to go to those big name schools, just work hard on your academics and stay focus on your dream. Don't get all side tracked like I did, doing soooo many things with the hard classes. I regret not working on one thing.
Anyway, high school is a period of development and being exposed to new things.
Just fill out the application and send it in. BU is a good school looking for individuals who are competent. You don't have to be Harvard material, but that would be nice... haha! Of course, the costs are expensive...and that's one reason why I may not go.
Anyway, it takes a chance on those who may posses the potential to do well in this world. BU was the first college to accept me and for that, I thank them with all my heart. Thank you BU! You gave me hope.
-- I know I went off on a tangent, but (HONESTLY) take a few honor and AP courses (if you can manage) and make good GOOD grades, do well on the SAT's (like 1100 minimum), a good essay (or do the Snap App and not do the essay/not pay for the application fee), and do well on your Exit Level TAKS or whatever tests are out there. Yep, that's pretty much it. Good luck! And I hope all of my blabbering helped you on your college journey.
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1. They essay should be used for one thing: praising Christianity. Baylor will accept nearly any student that they believe is a good, pure, Christian. Although Baylor has genuine academic standards, they believe in giving everyone a chance, and letting grades sort out who should stay and who should not.
2. Letters of recommendation. As a private university, Baylor is truly open to much more than SAT's and GPA's. Recommendations from ministers, teachers, etc. can make a big difference for borderline students.
3. Find out which programs have not met enrollement expectations the year before, and mark them as your intended major. This will have no effect on you once you enroll, but if you declare intent to major in a subject that is lacking in students, it might make the difference if you are not guaranteed admission.
SAT: 1340 Male
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I had a 3.82 college grade point average and did not get in. It was the only school that I applied to besides my local state school. I did not have to submit my high school grades but I had a 3.9 with a 35 on my ACT. I have no idea what Baylor is looking for (if you have to donate money or what) but all I know is that Baylor is a huge rich stuck up school with a bunch almost ALL WHITE kids. I know many kids that did not get into Baylor with super high grades and test scores also. They look a lot on you as a person (community involvement, reccomendations, alumni relation, etc)...It is very hard to get into and random even if you have good grades you must be well rounded.
ACT: 34 SAT: 1530 Male