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

[hos9903]

Today I got my ED decision; I didn't get an acceptance but was passed on to the regular decision pool. I applied last year too (via RD) and was waitlisted for 6months. I'm wondering if my getting passed onto the RD pool is good, bad or somewhere in the middle. BU is my first choice too.

Last year a good number of people were moved to the RD pool and almost immediately accepted, often with good $$$. It just seems like their way of picking and choosing who gets the full-tuition scholly.

When you say almost immediately, do you mean the same day? I am just curious because I got an update today, and wondering if that means a round of RD decisions may be on their way soon.

[stillwaiting24]

Today I got my ED decision; I didn't get an acceptance but was passed on to the regular decision pool. I applied last year too (via RD) and was waitlisted for 6months. I'm wondering if my getting passed onto the RD pool is good, bad or somewhere in the middle. BU is my first choice too.

Do you think they're sending out all the ED decisions today? Do they usually release them all at once, or do ED people hear back on different days?

[04102014]

Today I got my ED decision; I didn't get an acceptance but was passed on to the regular decision pool. I applied last year too (via RD) and was waitlisted for 6months. I'm wondering if my getting passed onto the RD pool is good, bad or somewhere in the middle. BU is my first choice too.

Last year a good number of people were moved to the RD pool and almost immediately accepted, often with good $$$. It just seems like their way of picking and choosing who gets the full-tuition scholly.

When you say almost immediately, do you mean the same day? I am just curious because I got an update today, and wondering if that means a round of RD decisions may be on their way soon.

Last year it was anywhere from the next day to a few weeks later. I imagine it could take a bit since we're so early in the cycle.

[pompoms]

Today I got my ED decision; I didn't get an acceptance but was passed on to the regular decision pool. I applied last year too (via RD) and was waitlisted for 6months. I'm wondering if my getting passed onto the RD pool is good, bad or somewhere in the middle. BU is my first choice too.

Did you hear via email or phone call? Good luck getting in RD! Fingers crossed for you.

[Torque]

Thanks for the feedback. If I end up getting in via RD anytime soon I'll post here.

Today I got my ED decision; I didn't get an acceptance but was passed on to the regular decision pool. I applied last year too (via RD) and was waitlisted for 6months. I'm wondering if my getting passed onto the RD pool is good, bad or somewhere in the middle. BU is my first choice too.

Did you hear via email or phone call? Good luck getting in RD! Fingers crossed for you.

Thanks; it was via email.

[futurelawstudent14]

Deferred to RD via email

[swords.for.48K]

In via phone call, applied RD. At/above both medians.

[redsoxfan1989]

In via phone call, applied RD. At/above both medians.

Same, above 75ths.

[hos9903]

also in via phone call. Very excited/surprised considering I'm a 25th GPA/75th LSAT splitter. Didn't expect to hear anything this early.

[Rangers5]

For you folks getting phone calls, when was your last status update?

[kmiller]

also in via phone call. Very excited/surprised considering I'm a 25th GPA/75th LSAT splitter. Didn't expect to hear anything this early.

Also just got the phone call and also a splitter. Very excited!

For those wondering, I had I think 3 complete dates after the original complete and then a final complete date today.

[nicholasavallone]

Congrats to everybody! In via phone call as well, above both medians.

[Babum]

GPA does not get counted for the ranking (At least that's what I remember reading around). If I were to guess I'd say it is to understand why does a foreigner want to study law in Boston rather than in his own country.

You nailed it. I just finished my interview, it is nothing about YP, they don't even ask me why BU. I feel I may blow it since they didn't conclude with sweet words. They just told me to be patient, and the decision may take months due to large amount of applicants..

Awesome, I'm sure you are fine. but months?? Wow that is a long wait.

[BostonFuse51]

In RD via phone call. Went complete October 16. At/very slightly above medians.

Did anyone else's phone conversation seem oddly terse? They did not seem very interested in answering questions or anything other than saying Congratulations. I did ask about merit and need-based scholarships and got told that some information would be in the admissions letter.

[04102014]

In RD via phone call. Went complete October 16. At/very slightly above medians.

Did anyone else's phone conversation seem oddly terse? They did not seem very interested in answering questions or anything other than saying Congratulations. I did ask about merit and need-based scholarships and got told that some information would be in the admissions letter.

I bet you spoke with Laura Gitelson.

[BostonFuse51]

In RD via phone call. Went complete October 16. At/very slightly above medians.

Did anyone else's phone conversation seem oddly terse? They did not seem very interested in answering questions or anything other than saying Congratulations. I did ask about merit and need-based scholarships and got told that some information would be in the admissions letter.

I bet you spoke with Laura Gitelson.

Just checked and yep, it was her number. Is she notorious for being all-business, or something?

[04102014]

In RD via phone call. Went complete October 16. At/very slightly above medians.

Did anyone else's phone conversation seem oddly terse? They did not seem very interested in answering questions or anything other than saying Congratulations. I did ask about merit and need-based scholarships and got told that some information would be in the admissions letter.

I bet you spoke with Laura Gitelson.

Just checked and yep, it was her number. Is she notorious for being all-business, or something?

People have had very bad experiences with her at ASW, according to past threads. And she wasn't very friendly during my interactions last year.

[theoutpostmhs]

Also in via phone call. 3.73/170. Confused because last week I received an email saying my application was being put on hold until they received my fall grades.

[crimson34]

Also in via phone call. Complete early October. Hoping we will hear scholarship info pretty quickly

[orourkmk]

Deferred to RD via email, congrats to all who got accepted today! My application status is currently On Hold, is that the same for everyone else who was deferred?

Also, does anyone know the percentage of people who applied ED who got deferred vs. those who got denied?

[taylora]

Deferred to RD via email, congrats to all who got accepted today! My application status is currently On Hold, is that the same for everyone else who was deferred?

Also, does anyone know the percentage of people who applied ED who got deferred vs. those who got denied?

Same boat, mine says "On Hold" as well - wonder when we will hear! Not sure deferred vs. denied, would be interesting to see

[stillwaiting24]

Has anyone else who applied ED not heard back yet?

[pompoms]

Has anyone else who applied ED not heard back yet?

Me!

Edited: When did you apply?

[stillwaiting24]

Has anyone else who applied ED not heard back yet?

Me!

Hmm, well I just hope that means that they're saving the calls for tomorrow!
And I sent in my application on November 2nd or 3rd, I think. Went complete on the 4th

[pompoms]

Has anyone else who applied ED not heard back yet?

Me!

Hmm, well I just hope that means that they're saving the calls for tomorrow!
And I sent in my application on November 2nd or 3rd, I think. Went complete on the 4th

Date twins. Yes, calls tomorrow would be amazing! Fingers crossed for both of us.