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

[Dodocogon]

I wonder if they offer us ED deferred people more money. We have already proven that we will definitely go there for the right price. Wonder if this could also be a leverage point in negotiations

Not sure - in my case I was expecting $90k and was hoping for $105k - got $75k... not bad but makes the climb a little steeper!

[cyclawps]

FWIW didn't hear back from BU today. Accepted 1/3. Above both 75ths.

[SNightHighlights]

Got 75k offer. I know they usually under-offer but I'm a bit disappointed. It's going to take at least six figures to make me even consider hauling my ass out to Boston. Will try to negotiate.

[ashrice13]

I wonder if they offer us ED deferred people more money. We have already proven that we will definitely go there for the right price. Wonder if this could also be a leverage point in negotiations

Not sure - in my case I was expecting $90k and was hoping for $105k - got $75k... not bad but makes the climb a little steeper!

That sucks. It definitely makes you think harder about it. Are you applying for need based too?

[Dodocogon]

I wonder if they offer us ED deferred people more money. We have already proven that we will definitely go there for the right price. Wonder if this could also be a leverage point in negotiations

Not sure - in my case I was expecting $90k and was hoping for $105k - got $75k... not bad but makes the climb a little steeper!

That sucks. It definitely makes you think harder about it. Are you applying for need based too?

Nah, being 21 my parent's income will still count against anything I might get... Luckily in my case they are going to help out (I covered my undergrad with scholarship/work) so I'm not being unnecessarily shut out.

[ashrice13]

I wonder if they offer us ED deferred people more money. We have already proven that we will definitely go there for the right price. Wonder if this could also be a leverage point in negotiations

Not sure - in my case I was expecting $90k and was hoping for $105k - got $75k... not bad but makes the climb a little steeper!

That sucks. It definitely makes you think harder about it. Are you applying for need based too?

Nah, being 21 my parent's income will still count against anything I might get... Luckily in my case they are going to help out (I covered my undergrad with scholarship/work) so I'm not being unnecessarily shut out.

That's good they're gonna help you! It used to frustrate me that I needed to include my mothers info when I was in UG because I lived on my own and paid all my own bills. If you have the help though, that can make all the difference.

[Long shot hero]

I'm not that surprised but I only got 60k and was hoping for 75 and then bargaining to 90 but damn...BU is almost impossible now. D: ugh

[Dodocogon]

I wonder if they offer us ED deferred people more money. We have already proven that we will definitely go there for the right price. Wonder if this could also be a leverage point in negotiations

Not sure - in my case I was expecting $90k and was hoping for $105k - got $75k... not bad but makes the climb a little steeper!

That sucks. It definitely makes you think harder about it. Are you applying for need based too?

Nah, being 21 my parent's income will still count against anything I might get... Luckily in my case they are going to help out (I covered my undergrad with scholarship/work) so I'm not being unnecessarily shut out.

That's good they're gonna help you! It used to frustrate me that I needed to include my mothers info when I was in UG because I lived on my own and paid all my own bills. If you have the help though, that can make all the difference.

Yeah that plus the fact that I'm confident I'll get my offer raised (105k from GWU might do me a lot of good, idk) means I'm in a pretty good place... Still just want to be in the place where I can say I'm going to BU though!

[Dodocogon]

I'm not that surprised but I only got 60k and was hoping for 75 and then bargaining to 90 but damn...BU is almost impossible now. D: ugh

Work towards it! Crazier things have happened. I'm gonna try to work towards a 30k increase myself.

[SeanORaff33]

Welp, see y'all March 31st. Just registered, bought tickets, and am staying with a buddy in Natick. HMU if yah wanna get a beer or something. Im also going to BC on 4/1, im sure many of y'all are too, so we will probably be come pretty friendly before the weekend is over.

[WamBamThankYouMaam]

Status checker updated to decision made. Guessing it's a ding since I didn't get a call

[mrtux45]

Status checker updated to decision made. Guessing it's a ding since I didn't get a call

I wouldn't lose all hope, pretty sure they don't do calls until near close of business. Unfortunately I don't remember whether I went decision made before or after the call

[lawyerly46]

Status checker updated to decision made. Guessing it's a ding since I didn't get a call

When did you apply/go complete?

[WamBamThankYouMaam]

Status checker updated to decision made. Guessing it's a ding since I didn't get a call

When did you apply/go complete?

Submitted 1/5 complete 1/6. That's why I'm worried because a decision came pretty quickly

[chichi1992]

Status checker updated to decision made. Guessing it's a ding since I didn't get a call

When did you apply/go complete?

Submitted 1/5 complete 1/6. That's why I'm worried because a decision came pretty quickly

I submitted 12-25, went complete 1-6, and was accepted last Wednesday! Sometimes a quick turnaround is a good sign Best of luck.

[Ashleighjarm]

Status checker updated to decision made. Guessing it's a ding since I didn't get a call

When did you apply/go complete?

Submitted 1/5 complete 1/6. That's why I'm worried because a decision came pretty quickly

I submitted 12-25, went complete 1-6, and was accepted last Wednesday! Sometimes a quick turnaround is a good sign Best of luck.

Congrats! Stats? I went complete 12/14 and I'm GPA>75 AND 50th<LSAT<75th

[mrtux45]

Fair to say that the first wave of scholarships went to ED rollovers and 75<LSAT applicants?

Looking at LSN, almost everyone who posted $ was above the 75th. Maybe BU is waiting to see where they stand with their applicant pool by late Feb?

[Dodocogon]

Fair to say that the first wave of scholarships went to ED rollovers and 75<LSAT applicants?

Looking at LSN, almost everyone who posted $ was above the 75th. Maybe BU is waiting to see where they stand with their applicant pool by late Feb?

From my looking at past threads, looks like this is the case. First wave is to the group you mentioned, with other offers rolling out thru Feb.

[chasima]

<3

[magdalena92]

Fair to say that the first wave of scholarships went to ED rollovers and 75<LSAT applicants?

Looking at LSN, almost everyone who posted $ was above the 75th. Maybe BU is waiting to see where they stand with their applicant pool by late Feb?

From my looking at past threads, looks like this is the case. First wave is to the group you mentioned, with other offers rolling out thru Feb.

I'm above both 75ths and I haven't heard anything yet!

[mrtux45]

Fair to say that the first wave of scholarships went to ED rollovers and 75<LSAT applicants?

Looking at LSN, almost everyone who posted $ was above the 75th. Maybe BU is waiting to see where they stand with their applicant pool by late Feb?

From my looking at past threads, looks like this is the case. First wave is to the group you mentioned, with other offers rolling out thru Feb.

Right, it'll be interesting to see their scholarship strategy moving forward. Based on this thread, what's been awarded on LSN in comparison to years past, it seems they're giving less across the board.

While it's too early to tell maybe they're trying to push their numbers up, waiting to see who negotiates, or are just stingy to ED people who demonstrated their interest already? I just can't imagine passing on other opportunities to take on big debt for BU..which definitely sucks

[mrtux45]

If it helps, I'm neither an ED rollover nor a 75<LSAT Applicant, and I received scholarship info yesterday.

Mind if I PM for numbers/scholly?

[ekg212]

Status checker updated to decision made. Guessing it's a ding since I didn't get a call

When did you apply/go complete?

Submitted 1/5 complete 1/6. That's why I'm worried because a decision came pretty quickly

I submitted 11/18, complete Dec LSAT, and crickets - what ended up happening? good luck!

[Dodocogon]

Fair to say that the first wave of scholarships went to ED rollovers and 75<LSAT applicants?

Looking at LSN, almost everyone who posted $ was above the 75th. Maybe BU is waiting to see where they stand with their applicant pool by late Feb?

From my looking at past threads, looks like this is the case. First wave is to the group you mentioned, with other offers rolling out thru Feb.

Right, it'll be interesting to see their scholarship strategy moving forward. Based on this thread, what's been awarded on LSN in comparison to years past, it seems they're giving less across the board.

While it's too early to tell maybe they're trying to push their numbers up, waiting to see who negotiates, or are just stingy to ED people who demonstrated their interest already? I just can't imagine passing on other opportunities to take on big debt for BU..which definitely sucks

Yeah, I'm hopeful they'll be receptive to negotiations with some decently stingy offers so far... maybe the strategy is different this year, not sure.

[TudoBem]

waiting since 11/15