Boston University C/O 2020 Applicants (2016-2017) Forum

[SybillAnnDorsett]

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[brinicolec]

Does the checker just stay "complete" or does it indicate when we go UR?

[SybillAnnDorsett]

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[ashrice13]

when did the calls start yesterday? anyone think there could be another wave today?

I think they started around this time so if there is gonna be a wave it will probably be in the next couple of hours.

[Thomas Hagan, ESQ.]

when did the calls start yesterday? anyone think there could be another wave today?

I think they started around this time so if there is gonna be a wave it will probably be in the next couple of hours.

Mine came between 2-3pm EST.

[amberb94]

Okay just to update, I emailed them just to ask about my app being put on hold and apparently they just want to make sure I'm back on track after taking a semester off for my medical problems. I feel slightly better now.
But I'm also a million times more stressed out about my finals.

[vcap180]

Okay just to update, I emailed them just to ask about my app being put on hold and apparently they just want to make sure I'm back on track after taking a semester off for my medical problems. I feel slightly better now.
But I'm also a million times more stressed out about my finals.

Even though you still have a relatively strong gpa and an LSAT way above their 75th? Geez - if they are scrutinizing undergrad records like that I may be in trouble lol

[amberb94]

Okay just to update, I emailed them just to ask about my app being put on hold and apparently they just want to make sure I'm back on track after taking a semester off for my medical problems. I feel slightly better now.
But I'm also a million times more stressed out about my finals.

Even though you still have a relatively strong gpa and an LSAT way above their 75th? Geez - if their scrutinizing undergrad records like that I may be in trouble lol

Yeah, I had an entire semester of Ws so I guess they want to see more evidence that I can make good grades. But frankly, pulling off a 3.0 last semester with a brain lesion that I constantly had to miss class to get MRIs of proves hard work to me. I just hope they realize how much I've gone through to maintain a decent GPA.

[SeanORaff33]

Waiting eagerly! When should I expect to hear back? I sent it on 11/27.

[cyclawps]

Waiting eagerly! When should I expect to hear back? I sent it on 11/27.

It's a good question. I went complete 10/14 with LSAT and GPA > 75ths, but I haven't heard anything back. I haven't discerned a pattern in those already admitted (e.g. in-state vs out-of-state) except that they have numbers sufficient for admission. I think we have a bit of randomness at play, as always, with the admissions process. I'll be waiting with you!

As a side note, I see you've got interest in PI work. If you're willing, PM me your thoughts on BC vs BU for PI work. I'm in a similar boat with that interest and having applied to both schools.

[goodlucksister]

If I asked them about how one would amend their application to BU Bound, but then decided I didn't want to because I want to see if I can get scholarship money, have I already screwed myself by sending that email? Or should I write back and say never mind...

[Thomas Hagan, ESQ.]

Got call, admitted! I am so excited.
Anybody know when we hear about scholarship info?

165, 3.5

Received my acceptance packet in the mail the other day. One of the letters mentioned scholly info coming out ~late January.

Awesome, thanks for the info!
How long between acceptance and when you got your packet??

[BACsop]

Accepted ED (Distinguished Scholar) via phone call today. Missed the call while @ work, so I got the news via a voicemail!

Voicemail outlined that the admissions packet is on the way in the mail.

[rizzlebizness]

Got call, admitted! I am so excited.
Anybody know when we hear about scholarship info?

165, 3.5

Received my acceptance packet in the mail the other day. One of the letters mentioned scholly info coming out ~late January.

Awesome, thanks for the info!
How long between acceptance and when you got your packet??

I was out of town last weekend and the packet was there when I got home Sunday. I got accepted on a Monday and left town Thursday so it arrived either Friday or Saturday if that helps...

[ashrice13]

Accepted ED (Distinguished Scholar) via phone call today. Missed the call while @ work, so I got the news via a voicemail!

Voicemail outlined that the admissions packet is on the way in the mail.

Seriously?? Congrats!!!! That's awesome.

If you don't mind, could you share your Stats?

Also, There goes my hope haha

[Houzy]

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[ashrice13]

ED responses coming through is scary and exciting. I wonder if the fact that they are sending out RD roll overs means that their done with acceptances??? I guess we'll find out....

Sorry about your roll over Houzy! Good luck with RD.

[Thomas Hagan, ESQ.]

Got call, admitted! I am so excited.
Anybody know when we hear about scholarship info?

165, 3.5

Received my acceptance packet in the mail the other day. One of the letters mentioned scholly info coming out ~late January.

Awesome, thanks for the info!
How long between acceptance and when you got your packet??

I was out of town last weekend and the packet was there when I got home Sunday. I got accepted on a Monday and left town Thursday so it arrived either Friday or Saturday if that helps...

Awesome, thanks! Looks like I'll be getting mine this Friday or Sat

[ashrice13]

Rolled over to RD

[Houzy]

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[Houzy]

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[ashrice13]

Thank you. I honestly kind of figured when I saw you were rolled over also.

[ashrice13]

For anyone interested, my status checker is updated at the top with:

"Thank you for applying to the Boston University Distinguished Scholar Binding Early Decision Program. We appreciate your enthusiasm for BU Law and the fact that you completed your application early. Although we are unable to offer you admission at this time, we are impressed with your qualifications and would like to hold your application for review during the regular admissions cycle. Please feel free to send any updates to your application to bulawadm@bu.edu. If you have updated transcripts they should be sent to CAS so that we will receive an updated CAS Law School Report."

My status now says: File on hold
and my status date changed to today

[Houzy]

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[vcap180]

For anyone interested, my status checker is updated at the top with:

"Thank you for applying to the Boston University Distinguished Scholar Binding Early Decision Program. We appreciate your enthusiasm for BU Law and the fact that you completed your application early. Although we are unable to offer you admission at this time, we are impressed with your qualifications and would like to hold your application for review during the regular admissions cycle. Please feel free to send any updates to your application to bulawadm@bu.edu. If you have updated transcripts they should be sent to CAS so that we will receive an updated CAS Law School Report."

My status now says: File on hold
and my status date changed to today

That's how mine reads also.

So what now for you ashrice13? I know money is a huge factor for most people (myself included). Is BU still your first choice?

Sorry guys (or gals?). You both are going to have excellent options, so try not to let it get to you.