Boston University c/o 2015 Applicants Forum

[ThreeRivers]

Question for those who got merit-based scholly offers..

I've heard that Boston waits until all your information is in before making any offers? I am still waiting on some parent information, so I'm hoping maybe that's why I don't have scholarship offer yet. Did all of you have your financial information in as well?

[hartma25]

Question for those who got merit-based scholly offers..

I've heard that Boston waits until all your information is in before making any offers? I am still waiting on some parent information, so I'm hoping maybe that's why I don't have scholarship offer yet. Did all of you have your financial information in as well?

I am wondering this too. Is everyone required to complete Needs Access with parent information?

[cch24]

Question for those who got merit-based scholly offers..

I've heard that Boston waits until all your information is in before making any offers? I am still waiting on some parent information, so I'm hoping maybe that's why I don't have scholarship offer yet. Did all of you have your financial information in as well?

I am wondering this too. Is everyone required to complete Needs Access with parent information?

My FAFSA was in but I haven't turned in my Need Access yet. Hopefully this weekend...

[butchcassidy]

The need access form is so frustrating. I'm supposed to give my estimated income information for 2012? Really? I work in a restaurant, so there's really no way of telling how much I'm gonna make in the next 6 months or so. What a pain in the ass.

[hartma25]

The need access form is so frustrating. I'm supposed to give my estimated income information for 2012? Really? I work in a restaurant, so there's really no way of telling how much I'm gonna make in the next 6 months or so. What a pain in the ass.

+1 Ugh!

[butchcassidy]

The need access form is so frustrating. I'm supposed to give my estimated income information for 2012? Really? I work in a restaurant, so there's really no way of telling how much I'm gonna make in the next 6 months or so. What a pain in the ass.

+1 Ugh!

I guess I'll just put in the same info I did for 2011. What a joke.

[BKCentral]

Incase anyone was wondering...and I know you all are.... I am still with the twelve6mafia

Yeah I got worried that they might have updated me, thank god it didn't happen!

[woodscommaL]

Incase anyone was wondering...and I know you all are.... I am still with the twelve6mafia

Yeah I got worried that they might have updated me, thank god it didn't happen!

Thank God! I was up all night worried sick that y'all would get updated. Haha twelve6forever
<3

[jerichosm]

Incase anyone was wondering...and I know you all are.... I am still with the twelve6mafia

Yeah I got worried that they might have updated me, thank god it didn't happen!

Thank God! I was up all night worried sick that y'all would get updated. Haha twelve6forever
<3

I've gotten too caught up in this drama -- what the hell did they do with your apps??!

[6thbackstreetboy]

Incase anyone was wondering...and I know you all are.... I am still with the twelve6mafia

Yeah I got worried that they might have updated me, thank god it didn't happen!

Thank God! I was up all night worried sick that y'all would get updated. Haha twelve6forever
<3

Guys! I've figured out when we're going to be admitted. I can't believe no one noticed until now. Look:

We all know the numbers 12/06. Half of 12 is 6. Get it? So to figure out the date you need to divide 6 in half. So 3. Then divide in half again. 1.5. So 3/01.5, which ends up being noon on March 2. So get ready twelve6, March 2nd is the day. I guarantee it.

[msblaw89]

Incase anyone was wondering...and I know you all are.... I am still with the twelve6mafia

Yeah I got worried that they might have updated me, thank god it didn't happen!

Thank God! I was up all night worried sick that y'all would get updated. Haha twelve6forever
<3

Guys! I've figured out when we're going to be admitted. I can't believe no one noticed until now. Look:

We all know the numbers 12/06. Half of 12 is 6. Get it? So to figure out the date you need to divide 6 in half. So 3. Then divide in half again. 1.5. So 3/01.5, which ends up being noon on March 2. So get ready twelve6, March 2nd is the day. I guarantee it.

So what is out half life? haha

[rich_4]

I was WL'd last week, but I also just took the Feb. LSAT. Should I wait another two weeks to send a LOCI, so I have my new scores? Or should I send one now and another when I have the scores?

[7ate9]

What would BU consider as peer schools for scholarship negotiations?

From what I've gathered, I'd say anything on US News from 18 to 27 (18 to 23 more so); however, the collective wisdom is always welcoming.

[msblaw89]

What would BU consider as peer schools for scholarship negotiations?

From what I've gathered, I'd say anything on US News from 18 to 27 (18 to 23 more so); however, the collective wisdom is always welcoming.

I would say nothing lower than 23...unless you get a full ride from BC which is 27

[Cupidity]

BU doesn't actually "negotiate scholarships," they just don't offer all their money out front. The school will more or less pay what you are worth if you ask for it. It's not like a solid offer from a good school will get them to exceed what LSN suggests you will have.

However, this means the $$ from lesser schools can work, I know someone that leveraged $ from a UF scholarship, and plenty of people use Fordham $. Just put them on notice that you want to attend, but you don't want to pay sticker.

[7ate9]

BU doesn't actually "negotiate scholarships," they just don't offer all their money out front. The school will more or less pay what you are worth if you ask for it. It's not like a solid offer from a good school will get them to exceed what LSN suggests you will have.

However, this means the $$ from lesser schools can work, I know someone that leveraged $ from a UF scholarship, and plenty of people use Fordham $. Just put them on notice that you want to attend, but you don't want to pay sticker.

At what point did these people inform BU? Did they wait until the March rush, or did they attempt earlier? How does BU determine my "worth?" Do I simply tell them I am worth A, because of X, Y, and Z?

I would say nothing lower than 23...unless you get a full ride from BC which is 27

I suppose deep down inside, I was thinking that too. Though, I can not imagine that BU will ignore a sizable scholarship offers from the upper-20s.

[butchcassidy]

FAFSA and Need Access forms filed. Send me some scrilla BU!

[hartma25]

FAFSA and Need Access forms filed. Send me some scrilla BU!

+ 1 Good luck!

[eaper]

FAFSA and Need Access forms filed. Send me some scrilla BU!

+ 1 Good luck!

Same here.... Hopefully I'll get a decent amount of aid (still haven't received any merit aid, either=() or else Boston is completely out of the picture.

[BigBlueLaw]

Question for those who got merit-based scholly offers..

I've heard that Boston waits until all your information is in before making any offers? I am still waiting on some parent information, so I'm hoping maybe that's why I don't have scholarship offer yet. Did all of you have your financial information in as well?

I haven't filled out any financial info yet.

[zor]

In via phone call!! Complete dates 1/10, 1/11, 2/3, 2/15.

I really hope I get some scholarship money! It looks like all of you with schollys got them in your packet a week later, right?

[JDProspect]

In via phone call!!!
Complete dates: 1/12, 1/23, 2/9, 2/13
Package should be coming in the mail next week. Yay!

[eaper]

Man, they are really teases sending me a packet about a prof when I want scholly info...

[RoseMVP]

Another acceptance via phone today. 1/9, something, something, 2/15, 2/21.

[Worker and Parasite]

Man, they are really teases sending me a packet about a prof when I want scholly info...

I got two packets today, one with that professor packet plus one for the PI Scholly ding.

Just for the record, there are some folks who have not received initial schollys PLUS did not apply for the PI Scholarship correct? Feeling like I missed the boat on some money here