BU 2012-2013 Applicants Forum

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[kaf5250]

checking in! applied today with a fee waiver (solicited) 168 and 3.68, hoping I get in! anyone know when decisions start to go out/have any yet?

[AlanShore]

checking in! applied today with a fee waiver (solicited) 168 and 3.68, hoping I get in! anyone know when decisions start to go out/have any yet?

last year decisions started going out first week of dec. other years, they started around thanksgiving.. so another month or so! your numbers are good for some money!

[anteater1]

Just got my solicited fee-waiver, finishing up my app this week

[dproduct]

I was surprised to receive an unsolicited fee waiver today. God bless them.

[BlazersTime]

App went complete today. The wait begins

[dproduct]

App went complete today. The wait begins

Good luck!

[erican09]

Applying ED today!

161/3.71

Not sure how competitive I'll be, but I really hope I get lucky!

Anybody else applying for the PI scholarship? I'm debating writing the essay. I don't have any PI background so I doubt I'll get it. Wondering if it's even worth the effort of writing the essay...

[dproduct]

Applying ED today!

161/3.71

Not sure how competitive I'll be, but I really hope I get lucky!

Anybody else applying for the PI scholarship? I'm debating writing the essay. I don't have any PI background so I doubt I'll get it. Wondering if it's even worth the effort of writing the essay...

If you don't ask, the answer is always no!

I say go for it. Perhaps you have some interesting life experiences/educational experiences that could speak to your PI interests?

[ph5354a]

I applied last Friday (166 3.61) to get my apps in as soon as possible since they were ready, but I didn't get an fee waiver email on Monday. Is that because I already submitted or because they didn't want to give one to me? I've heard of schools giving out refunds --any idea of BU does this?

[Granfalloon12]

Applied today! BU is definitely a top 3 choice for me, really hoping I get the nod.
I know my GPA is fairly below the median, but anyone think I'll manage to squeak through with 168/3.06?

[maxmartin]

Applied today! BU is definitely a top 3 choice for me, really hoping I get the nod.
I know my GPA is fairly below the median, but anyone think I'll manage to squeak through with 168/3.06?

i think you are solid in.

[dproduct]

Complete today.

And the wait begins.

[ph5354a]

What do we know about BU's merit-based scholarship reputation? If I have numbers on their high/average end (166 and 3.6 with strong softs) is there any significant scholarship potential?

[Easy-E]

Application is official in! Good luck everyone (myself included)!

[AlanShore]

What do we know about BU's merit-based scholarship reputation? If I have numbers on their high/average end (166 and 3.6 with strong softs) is there any significant scholarship potential?

I don't know what you consider significant but I think you're good for 10-15k.

[ph5354a]

What do we know about BU's merit-based scholarship reputation? If I have numbers on their high/average end (166 and 3.6 with strong softs) is there any significant scholarship potential?

I don't know what you consider significant but I think you're good for 10-15k.

Thanks! That's nothing to scoff at. I know that some schools are really stingy with their merit aid (*cough Fordham*) so I didn't want to have unreasonable expectations for BU.

[timeandspace11]

Will be applying soon, probably right after the weekend. I have a 3.55 GPA/168 LSAT score. I got the fee waiver which I was really excited about. I love Boston and it would be great to go to this school.

[timeandspace11]

What do we know about BU's merit-based scholarship reputation? If I have numbers on their high/average end (166 and 3.6 with strong softs) is there any significant scholarship potential?

I don't know what you consider significant but I think you're good for 10-15k.

Thanks! That's nothing to scoff at. I know that some schools are really stingy with their merit aid (*cough Fordham*) so I didn't want to have unreasonable expectations for BU.

From my research it seems BU is a lot better than Fordham. I dont even think Fordham gives out merit fee waivers. I probably wont even apply there, even though it would be cool to live in New York City.

[maxmartin]

Applying ED today!

161/3.71

Not sure how competitive I'll be, but I really hope I get lucky!

Anybody else applying for the PI scholarship? I'm debating writing the essay. I don't have any PI background so I doubt I'll get it. Wondering if it's even worth the effort of writing the essay...

BU gave few to none ED admissions according to last year data, and BU gave out RD decisions even before ED decisions which seems very weird to me.

[ph5354a]

What do we know about BU's merit-based scholarship reputation? If I have numbers on their high/average end (166 and 3.6 with strong softs) is there any significant scholarship potential?

I don't know what you consider significant but I think you're good for 10-15k.

Thanks! That's nothing to scoff at. I know that some schools are really stingy with their merit aid (*cough Fordham*) so I didn't want to have unreasonable expectations for BU.

From my research it seems BU is a lot better than Fordham. I dont even think Fordham gives out merit fee waivers. I probably wont even apply there, even though it would be cool to live in New York City.

Yeah that's what I've heard too. I really want to work in NYC so Fordham is high on my list, but it's hard to imagine dealing with NYC cost of living without any scholarship money whatsoever. I would probably be living in a box and eating out of a dumpster.

[timeandspace11]

Does anyone know if not getting accepted ED hurts your chances in the regular cycle?

I was thinking of applying ED but I don't know how competitive I would be with a 168 and a 3.55


any advice or insight?

[JohnMarshall17]

Does anyone know if not getting accepted ED hurts your chances in the regular cycle?

I was thinking of applying ED but I don't know how competitive I would be with a 168 and a 3.55


any advice or insight?

I heard it hurts your chances with getting money... I don't know about being accepted though. The money thing may not apply to BU though. I feel like I heard that anyone admitted via ED with BU gets some sort of financial reward. Your numbers are competitive with RD already, so with ED "lowering" the standard, you shouldn't have to worry about not getting accepted with ED.

[timeandspace11]

Does anyone know if not getting accepted ED hurts your chances in the regular cycle?

I was thinking of applying ED but I don't know how competitive I would be with a 168 and a 3.55


any advice or insight?

I heard it hurts your chances with getting money... I don't know about being accepted though. The money thing may not apply to BU though. I feel like I heard that anyone admitted via ED with BU gets some sort of financial reward. Your numbers are competitive with RD already, so with ED "lowering" the standard, you shouldn't have to worry about not getting accepted with ED.

Thanks. I thought you got full tuition with ED but I could be wrong.

[orbbs]

Does anyone know if not getting accepted ED hurts your chances in the regular cycle?

I was thinking of applying ED but I don't know how competitive I would be with a 168 and a 3.55


any advice or insight?

I heard it hurts your chances with getting money... I don't know about being accepted though. The money thing may not apply to BU though. I feel like I heard that anyone admitted via ED with BU gets some sort of financial reward. Your numbers are competitive with RD already, so with ED "lowering" the standard, you shouldn't have to worry about not getting accepted with ED.

Thanks. I thought you got full tuition with ED but I could be wrong.

No, you're right. BU's ED program is like GW's: Those admitted get a 3 year full tuition scholarship. Thus, unlike at other schools, the admissions standards for BU ED are actually higher than RD.

As for your original question, responses from last year's thread seems to suggest that you aren't disadvantaged for RD if deferred from ED.