Boston University c/o 2017 (2013-14 admissions cycle) Forum

[Dredd_2017]

In today (Not off waitlist as I applied late, straight admit) with scholarship.

LSAT > 75th
GPA < 25th

Anyone have experience negotiating with BU? How did you go about it and what was the result?

[theMasterofBiotech]

what were peoples experiencing negotiating scholarship with BU?

[WolverineDream11]

I got them to up their scholarship offer by 18K earlier this week, they matched an offer I had from Minnesota.

[NoDayButToday]

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[corifornication]

Who did you send the email to? I sent one to the head of Admissions directly and heard nothing back. That was just over a month ago now.

[bcoco9292]

Does anyone know when the next wave of decisions will be made from the wait list?

[sallysitwell]

When is the second deposit deadline for BU?

[WolverineDream11]

When is the second deposit deadline for BU?

June 1st.

My best guess is the next wave of offers may come after that.

[sallysitwell]

When is the second deposit deadline for BU?

June 1st.

My best guess is the next wave of offers may come after that.

Thank you!

[Ngoblue2014]

2nd deposit sent today! looking forward to meeting everyone

[corifornication]

Hate to sound like a broken record, but I have another scholarship question. I was able to negotiate a scholarship increase to $20,000/year, but have since received some other really nice scholarship offers from other schools. Do you think it's too late to try to negotiate a second time, being that second deposits are due at the end of this week(ish)?

[bcoco9292]

Accepted off the wait list today! Scholarship info to come!

[theMasterofBiotech]

a hard choice but, withdrew with 60K, good luck to those still waiting

[Law2017]

Does anyone know if there has been any WL movement since end of May? Also does anyone know how many people they are accepting off the WL? I'm starting to lose hope

[femmefatale]

How is everyone's housing search coming along?

[skatekate]

How is everyone's housing search coming along?

.

[joeisreallycool]

What were your guy's GPA's and LSATs if you don't mind me asking? BU or BC is definitely where I want to go. As of now I'm sitting at a 3.2 and am taking my first LSAT come the end of September. Obviously going for perfection but just wanted to see how you all faired and what numbers you got in with.

[femmefatale]

How is everyone's housing search coming along?

Badly

Did anyone else send in the application for 580 Commonwealth? I thought living there would be the most hassle-free, but I'm getting really worried now that it's mid-June and I still haven't heard back.

Don't count on Commonwealth.
I spoke with BU housing in April, shortly after sending in my app for 580 Commonwealth. They told me it was highly unlikely (almost impossible) to get off of the waitlist. This is because Commonwealth is the only BU housing that doesn't require you to visit before submitting an application. As a result, the list is comprised of a very large number of international students and out of state students. When I visited campus a few weeks ago the housing employee I met with told me that there were currently around 300 people on the waiting list.

[Zero99]

How is everyone's housing search coming along?

Badly

Did anyone else send in the application for 580 Commonwealth? I thought living there would be the most hassle-free, but I'm getting really worried now that it's mid-June and I still haven't heard back.

Don't count on Commonwealth.
I spoke with BU housing in April, shortly after sending in my app for 580 Commonwealth. They told me it was highly unlikely (almost impossible) to get off of the waitlist. This is because Commonwealth is the only BU housing that doesn't require you to visit before submitting an application. As a result, the list is comprised of a very large number of international students and out of state students. When I visited campus a few weeks ago the housing employee I met with told me that there were currently around 300 people on the waiting list.

I wouldn't just limit the search to around bu- there are lots of decent places further along comm ave or on Allston street. If you don't mind getting up earlier to catch the T, it is a good option and you'll save some money too. Living with roommates you should be paying around 700- studios are around 1100-1200 in my experience. Definitely recommend roommates - a lot of people roomed with people they met on the bu Facebook page. A good number got random roommates from Craigslist and that turned out fine too.

[Ngoblue2014]

Hey Joe I'm going to BU but seriously considered BC and also had a 3.2/3.3. My LSAT is above the median however, aim for a 167 to be safe and apply early

[afern0607]

Does anyone know if there has been any WL movement since end of May? Also does anyone know how many people they are accepting off the WL? I'm starting to lose hope

Waitlisted back in April, doesn't seem like there's been much movement with the exception of a few here and there. I've spoken to the admissions office a few times over the phone but haven't received any kind of decision. I think it's safe to say it doesn't seem like there will be a large number of acceptances off the WL from here to fall.

[joeisreallycool]

Hey Joe I'm going to BU but seriously considered BC and also had a 3.2/3.3. My LSAT is above the median however, aim for a 167 to be safe and apply early

Thanks man, really appreciate it. Congratulations by the way.

[femmefatale]

Anyone else get an e-mail from BU housing, concerning available apartments in Commonwealth?

I'm excited, but don't want to get my hopes up.

[RC0925]

is anyone looking for a roommate near campus? PM me please

[bcoco9292]

Hey guys! Is anyone still looking for a roommate? I signed a lease for a 2 bedroom apartment which is a 6 min walk from the law school. Rent is $1600/month plus utilities. Please message me for more details!!!!!!