Re: BU! woot.
Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:35 pm
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There is no BU-specific form. As far as I remember, it was just FAFSA, NeedAccess, and tax returns/W-2's.Mattalones wrote:Okay, someone on this thread has to be able to help me here. I can't figure out what constitutes applying for financial aid at BU. They say to do FAFSA, NeedAccess, and to mail in my/parents W-2, but there is no form to fill out for BU specifically that I can find. What did you guys do? PLEASE HELP!
Haven't actually heard anything about need-based aid yet, though I haven't been getting any from anyone thus far, and I doubt BU would be any different.Mattalones wrote:And then, magically, they mailed you your financial aid? That seems sketchy! Oh-well, though, right?dakatz wrote:There is no BU-specific form. As far as I remember, it was just FAFSA, NeedAccess, and tax returns/W-2's.Mattalones wrote:Okay, someone on this thread has to be able to help me here. I can't figure out what constitutes applying for financial aid at BU. They say to do FAFSA, NeedAccess, and to mail in my/parents W-2, but there is no form to fill out for BU specifically that I can find. What did you guys do? PLEASE HELP!
They send you a slip for the second deposit after they receive your first.ilovelawapps wrote:Heres a stupid question-on the forms they gave us about submitting the deposit, it says include one deposit slip per check. I only got one deposit slip with a yellow carbon copy behind it. Were not supposed to tear that apart and submit one later are we? I assume they would need both copies.
Thank you174 wrote:They send you a slip for the second deposit after they receive your first.ilovelawapps wrote:Heres a stupid question-on the forms they gave us about submitting the deposit, it says include one deposit slip per check. I only got one deposit slip with a yellow carbon copy behind it. Were not supposed to tear that apart and submit one later are we? I assume they would need both copies.
Cupidity wrote:Anyone who lives in/knows Boston please confirm if this is right:
Trying to find housing to share with a friend going to Brandeis....it looked impossible until today. I realized if we both live in the Northend, IE:North Station area, we can each only have a 30 minute commute + a little walking time to North End, which is acceptable by my standards. I know rent is higher there, but considering its either a 2br there or alone, its still cheaper in this situation for me.
Does that make sense? Northend appx. 30 minute commute by Greenline to BU, 30 minute by commuter rail from North Station to Brandeis Robertson?
OneSixtySix wrote:Cupidity wrote:Anyone who lives in/knows Boston please confirm if this is right:
Trying to find housing to share with a friend going to Brandeis....it looked impossible until today. I realized if we both live in the Northend, IE:North Station area, we can each only have a 30 minute commute + a little walking time to North End, which is acceptable by my standards. I know rent is higher there, but considering its either a 2br there or alone, its still cheaper in this situation for me.
Does that make sense? Northend appx. 30 minute commute by Greenline to BU, 30 minute by commuter rail from North Station to Brandeis Robertson?
That logistically could work. The commuter rail isnt unreliable by any means but trains dont run anywhere near as frequently as the T, thus restricting when your friend could leave/arrive campus.
Its something somebody could do if they had to, but doesnt seem like a great option...If I was in undergrad and had a 40 minute commute with an awkward train timetable, I would probably skip alot of classes
As for north end to BU, I dont think thats to excessive of a commute if you want to go that route. North End is pretty much awesome and an excellent area for a law student (great access to nightlife but quiet and residential life).
tkicker182 wrote:Is anyone still waiting? I am. Complete 1/22. Should I just expect my rejection letter any day now?
Cupidity wrote:Anyone who lives in/knows Boston please confirm if this is right:
Trying to find housing to share with a friend going to Brandeis....it looked impossible until today. I realized if we both live in the Northend, IE:North Station area, we can each only have a 30 minute commute + a little walking time to North End, which is acceptable by my standards. I know rent is higher there, but considering its either a 2br there or alone, its still cheaper in this situation for me.
Does that make sense? Northend appx. 30 minute commute by Greenline to BU, 30 minute by commuter rail from North Station to Brandeis Robertson?
McBean, are you attending BU in the fall?McBean wrote:Cupidity wrote:Anyone who lives in/knows Boston please confirm if this is right:
Trying to find housing to share with a friend going to Brandeis....it looked impossible until today. I realized if we both live in the Northend, IE:North Station area, we can each only have a 30 minute commute + a little walking time to North End, which is acceptable by my standards. I know rent is higher there, but considering its either a 2br there or alone, its still cheaper in this situation for me.
Does that make sense? Northend appx. 30 minute commute by Greenline to BU, 30 minute by commuter rail from North Station to Brandeis Robertson?
The North End is a great neighborhood. Without considering the commute, I would prefer to live there than near campus. The nightlife is better, it's away from the horrible college bars, and is all around pleasant and beautiful. The neighborhood is full of mostly young professionals and the best food in Boston. Brighton is the complete opposite. It's nothing but college bars and ugliness. If you're into the undergrad scene though, it is perfect I guess.
But, I would give yourself about 45 mins from the NE to get to campus. The T can be great some days and a nightmare on others. Also, when you're coming home in the evening, you may have to switch trains or walk from Gov't Center. The B-line inbound only runs to Gov't center.
Another thing to consider is the social aspect. I don't know how much you plan on going out with your section, but most of them will be living in Brighton/Allston/Brookline and hanging out there as well. It's a decent trek from the NE to Brighton.
I doubt your only option would be living by yourself or living in the NE. BU has a roommate matching service and the FB group is helpful as well. I don't know anyone who had a problem finding a roommate.
Sorry if I just muddied the waters a bit. If you have any more questions about Boston or BU in general, let me know.
Oh, and congratulations.
I did. The original waitlist e-mail sounded so promising and now this one sounds like no one is getting in. What do you think??Stephanie13 wrote:Did anyone else just get the waitlist email?
I don't think that the first email sounds any more promising than this one. Although when I first read it, I did get a feeling of hope. Perhaps false hope :/dreaming wrote:I did. The original waitlist e-mail sounded so promising and now this one sounds like no one is getting in. What do you think??Stephanie13 wrote:Did anyone else just get the waitlist email?
They had sent one when I first got waitlisted saying I was waitlisted. Today they sent one basically saying they might not take anyone from the waitlist and if they do it won't be until June. You didn't get this one?adav wrote:Wait, you guys got two waitlist emails? I have only received one so far, what did your second one say?
dreaming wrote:They had sent one when I first got waitlisted saying I was waitlisted. Today they sent one basically saying they might not take anyone from the waitlist and if they do it won't be until June. You didn't get this one?adav wrote:Wait, you guys got two waitlist emails? I have only received one so far, what did your second one say?
I feel like it could be good if you didn't get anything. Maybe ours were soft rejections?? Admissions plays too many mind games. I'm getting exhausted.adav wrote:dreaming wrote:They had sent one when I first got waitlisted saying I was waitlisted. Today they sent one basically saying they might not take anyone from the waitlist and if they do it won't be until June. You didn't get this one?adav wrote:Wait, you guys got two waitlist emails? I have only received one so far, what did your second one say?
nope haven't gotten anything don't no what that means. I do attend BU undergrad sooo I could stop by and ask lol
dreaming wrote:They had sent one when I first got waitlisted saying I was waitlisted. Today they sent one basically saying they might not take anyone from the waitlist and if they do it won't be until June. You didn't get this one?adav wrote:Wait, you guys got two waitlist emails? I have only received one so far, what did your second one say?