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zorro.99 · Post by **zorro.99** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 11:36 am

Just FYI for anyone it applies to, I visited this weekend and they let me know that it's their policy not to give any scholarships to international students

RetakeFrenzy · Post by **RetakeFrenzy** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 12:05 pm

zorro.99 wrote:Just FYI for anyone it applies to, I visited this weekend and they let me know that it's their policy not to give any scholarships to international students

No wonder BU wins easily in terms of diversity (as measured by the number of countries represented and the number of international students)!

nba101790 · Post by **nba101790** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 12:09 pm

zorro.99 wrote:Just FYI for anyone it applies to, I visited this weekend and they let me know that it's their policy not to give any scholarships to international students

What could possibly be the rationale for that?

dirtrida2 · Post by **dirtrida2** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 12:15 pm

Still waiting on a decision - my last open application as well.

zorro.99 · Post by **zorro.99** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 12:22 pm

nba101790 wrote:
zorro.99 wrote:Just FYI for anyone it applies to, I visited this weekend and they let me know that it's their policy not to give any scholarships to international students
What could possibly be the rationale for that?

I don't know!! It was extremely disappointing. The woman in the financial aid office told me "we just don't." I did talk to Jose in admissions afterward though and he said he would look into it further for me.

Big Dog · Post by **Big Dog** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 12:35 pm

What could possibly be the rationale for that?

Why should they have to have a rationale for their policy of giving away their money? (From a practical matter, it is difficult for internationals to practice in the US.)

rufus&miles · Post by **rufus&miles** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 1:04 pm

Has anyone heard no from BC about a scholarship increase? I've been waiting weeks, and sent a few follow up emails, and I am not expecting them to say yes, but I'd at least like to hear one way or the other....

sportaddict144 · Post by **sportaddict144** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 1:06 pm

rufus&miles wrote:Has anyone heard no from BC about a scholarship increase? I've been waiting weeks, and sent a few follow up emails, and I am not expecting them to say yes, but I'd at least like to hear one way or the other....

They just bumped me from 18 to 22k annually. Then I withdrew. Hopefully one of you guys gets my $$ and seat.

Lilytoes · Post by **Lilytoes** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 1:14 pm

rufus&miles wrote:Has anyone heard no from BC about a scholarship increase? I've been waiting weeks, and sent a few follow up emails, and I am not expecting them to say yes, but I'd at least like to hear one way or the other....

Give them a call. I called admissions and spoke to an assistant dean and she asked me to email her personally with my request. The following day I recieved an increase from 18k to 22k. Unfortunately not quite enough for me, but this method is worth a try for other people.

dirtrida2 · Post by **dirtrida2** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 1:16 pm

sportaddict144 wrote:
rufus&miles wrote:Has anyone heard no from BC about a scholarship increase? I've been waiting weeks, and sent a few follow up emails, and I am not expecting them to say yes, but I'd at least like to hear one way or the other....
They just bumped me from 18 to 22k annually. Then I withdrew. Hopefully one of you guys gets my $$ and seat.

Way to go out swinging lol.

Inconceivable! · Post by **Inconceivable!** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 1:19 pm

Emailed on last Thursday morning about Scholarship. Had not heard anything. Received a generous offer on Friday evening. Was pretty shocked, but excited by the quick turnaround.

Side note: Anyone choosing b/w BC and GW? Hoping for some advice/help

maxmartin · Post by **maxmartin** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 1:28 pm

rufus&miles wrote:Has anyone heard no from BC about a scholarship increase? I've been waiting weeks, and sent a few follow up emails, and I am not expecting them to say yes, but I'd at least like to hear one way or the other....

after 6 or 7 weeks waiting, i got NO

TheNextAmendment · Post by **TheNextAmendment** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 1:30 pm

sportaddict144 wrote:
rufus&miles wrote:Has anyone heard no from BC about a scholarship increase? I've been waiting weeks, and sent a few follow up emails, and I am not expecting them to say yes, but I'd at least like to hear one way or the other....
They just bumped me from 18 to 22k annually. Then I withdrew. Hopefully one of you guys gets my $$ and seat.

haha epic.

Inconceivable! wrote:Emailed on last Thursday morning about Scholarship. Had not heard anything. Received a generous offer on Friday evening. Was pretty shocked, but excited by the quick turnaround.

Side note: Anyone choosing b/w BC and GW? Hoping for some advice/help

PM me if you wanna chat. In a similar boat.

maxmartin · Post by **maxmartin** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 1:31 pm

Inconceivable! wrote:Emailed on last Thursday morning about Scholarship. Had not heard anything. Received a generous offer on Friday evening. Was pretty shocked, but excited by the quick turnaround.

Side note: Anyone choosing b/w BC and GW? Hoping for some advice/help

I am. GW only give me 16K need base, but I am a hard IP guy. The choice will be tough.

zorro.99 · Post by **zorro.99** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 1:36 pm

Big Dog wrote:
What could possibly be the rationale for that?
Why should they have to have a rationale for their policy of giving away their money? (From a practical matter, it is difficult for internationals to practice in the US.)

Well because they have to be one of the ONLY schools with that kind of policy.

nba101790 · Post by **nba101790** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:11 pm

Decision Rendered, letter sent. Any insight as to what this might mean or is everything mailed?

maxmartin · Post by **maxmartin** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:14 pm

nba101790 wrote:Decision Rendered, letter sent. Any insight as to what this might mean or is everything mailed?

if accepted you should get an email soon, otherwise probably is not good news

nba101790 · Post by **nba101790** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:15 pm

maxmartin wrote:
nba101790 wrote:Decision Rendered, letter sent. Any insight as to what this might mean or is everything mailed?
if accepted you should get an email soon, otherwise probably is not good news

I figured. It's weird since I"m right at BC's medians. I have a feeling they just don't like my application; which is fine since I was totally put off by their admissions staff.

Big Dog · Post by **Big Dog** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:21 pm

Well because they have to be one of the ONLY schools with that kind of policy.

Highly unlikely. Do you have evidence to the contrary?

deuceindc · Post by **deuceindc** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:25 pm

maxmartin wrote:
nba101790 wrote:Decision Rendered, letter sent. Any insight as to what this might mean or is everything mailed?
if accepted you should get an email soon, otherwise probably is not good news

Decision Rendered as well. "1-2 hours" soon or "1-2 days" soon? Just wondering how long I'll have to sit here wringing my hands.

TUICE · Post by **TUICE** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:27 pm

deuceindc wrote:
maxmartin wrote:
nba101790 wrote:Decision Rendered, letter sent. Any insight as to what this might mean or is everything mailed?
if accepted you should get an email soon, otherwise probably is not good news
Decision Rendered as well. "1-2 hours" soon or "1-2 days" soon? Just wondering how long I'll have to sit here wringing my hands.

1-2 hours, at least that's how mine was.

zorro.99 · Post by **zorro.99** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:34 pm

Big Dog wrote:
Well because they have to be one of the ONLY schools with that kind of policy.
Highly unlikely. Do you have evidence to the contrary?

All I have is my personal experience and the experiences of several of my friends. None of us has encountered something like this.

Name one other school with a similar policy.

nba101790 · Post by **nba101790** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:45 pm

BC is simply strange.

After status changing to Decision Rendered, a letter will be sent to you within three days, I got an acceptance email. Nice 180 degree shift in my mentality though.

Inconceivable! · Post by **Inconceivable!** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:52 pm

nba101790 wrote:BC is simply strange.

After status changing to Decision Rendered, a letter will be sent to you within three days, I got an acceptance email. Nice 180 degree shift in my mentality though.

Congrats!!

deuceindc · Post by **deuceindc** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:59 pm

Also in today. Will scholarship info, if any, be in the snail-mail letter?

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