Boston College SAT Scores - Average?

Hey everyone! So, Boston College really caught my eye and I'd love to know more about the average SAT scores there. What's the usual range applicants have when applying to BC? Thanks!

Boston College doesn't have specific SAT score requirements, but most accepted students have a score around 1510. Of course, while SAT scores are an important part of the application, Boston College reviews applications holistically.

So, they also consider your high school GPA, curriculum rigor, essays, letters of recommendation, extracurricular involvement, leadership positions, community service, and character in their admission decisions. If you fall below the reported average, don't be discouraged. You may still be accepted if you showcase strengths in these other components of your application.

If you want to know how your application as a whole stacks up at Boston College, I'd check out CollegeVine's free chancing engine, which accounts for all quantifiable elements of your application, including not just test scores but also GPA, course rigor, and extracurriculars to give you personalized odds of acceptance at Boston College and hundreds of other colleges: https://www.collegevine.com/admissions-calculator

This tool will also give you suggestions on how to improve your chances, whether by raising your SAT score slightly or some other step, like earning a leadership position in one of your extracurriculars.

Or, if you want tips on how to strengthen the more intangible aspects of your application, I'd check out this blog post from CollegeVine, which breaks down how to tackle Boston College's school-specific supplemental essays: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-boston-college-essays/. Especially at selective schools like Boston College, the essays are a great opportunity to showcase what you have to offer beyond the numbers.

Finally, it's worth noting that Boston College is officially test-optional, so you actually are not required to submit an SAT (or ACT) score. However, you're smart to still be thinking about target SAT scores, as at selective schools like Boston College, you generally want to showcase your strengths in as many ways as possible, so submitting a test score is still a good idea for many students. For detailed guidance on how to navigate test-optional policies, check out this blog post from CollegeVine: https://blog.collegevine.com/does-test-optional-mean-test-optional

Good luck!