BU 2012-2013 Applicants Forum

DoveBodyWash · Post by **DoveBodyWash** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 10:16 am

meggomyeggo wrote:
doll9322 wrote:Got accepted with a 155 and 3.75 :/ negotiating more scholarships.
Congrats to you, really.

But JEEZ BU I'm kinda insulted. You're admitting 155s and waitlist me with 169? I dont get it.

But Congrats to you!

YPed

mg7 · Post by **mg7** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 4:03 pm

Just got an email from BU basically asking for a brief LOCI (I'm still under review). I responded by withdrawing as I already know where I'll be in the fall.

BlazersTime · Post by **BlazersTime** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 7:15 pm

Sending in my seat deposit this week. Good luck to everyone else!

b123 · Post by **b123** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 12:54 pm

PrematurelyGrey wrote:
b123 wrote:BU doesn't offer travel reimbursement, correct?
Yeah, yeah do.

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fredmerz · Post by **fredmerz** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 1:52 pm

Just missed a call from BU and they didn't leave a message (haven't heard from them since application went complete)? Do I call back or what?

maxmartin · Post by **maxmartin** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 1:57 pm

fredmerz wrote:Just missed a call from BU and they didn't leave a message (haven't heard from them since application went complete)? Do I call back or what?

it won't hurt to call back.

fredmerz · Post by **fredmerz** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 2:01 pm

maxmartin wrote: it won't hurt to call back.

Got an automated message asking me to type in my party's extension. Ugh. I'll see if I get an email or another call in the next hour or two then call the admissions office.

amitty1019 · Post by **amitty1019** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 2:02 pm

Just withdrew, hope this opens up a spot for someone!

CaptainLeela · Post by **CaptainLeela** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 2:32 pm

Welcome to TLS

fredmerz · Post by **fredmerz** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 2:37 pm

CaptainLeela wrote:They just called to admit me, so I'd be 95% sure it's good news

Cautious congratulations?

Congrats!

I hope it's good news. My only other call thus far was good news. My BU status checker doesn't reveal anything.

EDIT: I'm in!

CaptainLeela · Post by **CaptainLeela** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 3:02 pm

Welcome to TLS

question7 · Post by **question7** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 3:16 pm

ugh - still waiting on decision here... did they call your primary phone/home or cell number? I know I am making myself crazy but headed into lab - phone off for next few hours! Best to those who got in too!

CaptainLeela · Post by **CaptainLeela** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 3:17 pm

Welcome to TLS

question7 · Post by **question7** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 3:19 pm

ha - thanks for the reply and congrats - is BU your #1 choice? did they give you any fin aid numbers or do you have to wait?

CaptainLeela · Post by **CaptainLeela** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 3:22 pm

Welcome to TLS

question7 · Post by **question7** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 3:25 pm

I see have have Georgetown and Cornell...you have great schools to choose from....R u still waiting on Duke - I am still and Georgetown too. I can vouch for the Boston area though:)

b123 · Post by **b123** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 3:30 pm

How long did it take you guys to get a response from a renegotiation email?

ks2499 · Post by **ks2499** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 3:32 pm

b123 wrote:How long did it take you guys to get a response from a renegotiation email?

I submitted my second letter on Thursday and haven't even gotten a confirmation yet. You?

Edit: They just shot me down, but offered to review my request again after deposit deadlines. Anyone think it's worth double depositing in this case?

TheNextAmendment · Post by **TheNextAmendment** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 5:55 pm

just withdrew- not enough $. Good luck all!

b123 · Post by **b123** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 7:47 pm

ks2499 wrote:
b123 wrote:How long did it take you guys to get a response from a renegotiation email?
I submitted my second letter on Thursday and haven't even gotten a confirmation yet. You?

Edit: They just shot me down, but offered to review my request again after deposit deadlines. Anyone think it's worth double depositing in this case?

This just happened to me. I'm not entirely sure, to be honest.

ace3913 · Post by **ace3913** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 12:05 am

I got a similar response last week about raising scholarship $$. Is it wishful thinking to double deposit in the hope that BU would increase scholarship $$? Right now I have 15k from BU and 18k from BC.

gatorfan163287 · Post by **gatorfan163287** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 3:31 am

Anyone have any advice on where people that go to BU normally live? Trying to look at apartments.

CR2012 · Post by **CR2012** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 3:50 am

Just withdrew. I leave behind 45k.

question7 · Post by **question7** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 7:12 am

still waiting for a decision!!!!

CourCour · Post by **CourCour** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 9:18 am

ace3913 wrote:I got a similar response last week about raising scholarship $$. Is it wishful thinking to double deposit in the hope that BU would increase scholarship $$? Right now I have 15k from BU and 18k from BC.

If you're looking to practice in Boston, you should go to BC over BU. Hands down.

I should add that BU explicitly said they don't match. I bet you could get a few more $$$ out of BC though.