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

[Thomas Hagan, ESQ.]

Does anyone have any idea on how much more selective BU is compared to W&M? The only reason why I'm asking is because their acceptance rates and medians are basically exactly the same, but BU is ranked higher. Are they comparable at all in terms of admissions?

Rankings include non-admissions-related factors as well.

Gotcha, I got into W&M with $$$ but I would much rather be in Boston so I was just wondering if my chances were about the same. Thanks for the help!

np! I would say if you got into W&M you should be good for BU too but they might be slightly stingier with money

[Thomas Hagan, ESQ.]

If I was admitted back in December and still haven't heard anything regarding money, should I assume that I'm not getting any? Or are they doing waves throughout February?

I got my scholly offer with my acceptance letter in January. It's definitely worth asking if you'd be considered for one.

Ah thanks! Definitely will do!
I'm around median&75ths for both gpa and lsat so I'm really hoping that they didn't give me $0....

[floatie]

If I was admitted back in December and still haven't heard anything regarding money, should I assume that I'm not getting any? Or are they doing waves throughout February?

I got my scholly offer with my acceptance letter in January. It's definitely worth asking if you'd be considered for one.

Ah thanks! Definitely will do!
I'm around median&75ths for both gpa and lsat so I'm really hoping that they didn't give me $0....

That's a bummer...maybe they didn't offer as a YP sort of thing? If you're strongly considering it I'd definitely ask. I'm <25 GPA and >75 LSAT and got $22k/year, so at least numerically you should qualify for more.

[cyclawps]

If I was admitted back in December and still haven't heard anything regarding money, should I assume that I'm not getting any? Or are they doing waves throughout February?

I got my scholly offer with my acceptance letter in January. It's definitely worth asking if you'd be considered for one.

Ah thanks! Definitely will do!
I'm around median&75ths for both gpa and lsat so I'm really hoping that they didn't give me $0....

That's a bummer...maybe they didn't offer as a YP sort of thing? If you're strongly considering it I'd definitely ask. I'm <25 GPA and >75 LSAT and got $22k/year, so at least numerically you should qualify for more.

A YP on a scholly? Yikes, that would stink. Is it possible Tomas Hagan, ESQ. is under consideration for a scholarship (e.g. Public Interest Scholarship) and for that reason hasn't received a scholarship award yet?

[Thomas Hagan, ESQ.]

If I was admitted back in December and still haven't heard anything regarding money, should I assume that I'm not getting any? Or are they doing waves throughout February?

I got my scholly offer with my acceptance letter in January. It's definitely worth asking if you'd be considered for one.

Ah thanks! Definitely will do!
I'm around median&75ths for both gpa and lsat so I'm really hoping that they didn't give me $0....

That's a bummer...maybe they didn't offer as a YP sort of thing? If you're strongly considering it I'd definitely ask. I'm <25 GPA and >75 LSAT and got $22k/year, so at least numerically you should qualify for more.

A YP on a scholly? Yikes, that would stink. Is it possible Tomas Hagan, ESQ. is under consideration for a scholarship (e.g. Public Interest Scholarship) and for that reason hasn't received a scholarship award yet?

I hope you're right and that I'm still under consideration...I didn't apply for the PI Scholarship FWIW

[cyclawps]

If I was admitted back in December and still haven't heard anything regarding money, should I assume that I'm not getting any? Or are they doing waves throughout February?

I got my scholly offer with my acceptance letter in January. It's definitely worth asking if you'd be considered for one.

Ah thanks! Definitely will do!
I'm around median&75ths for both gpa and lsat so I'm really hoping that they didn't give me $0....

That's a bummer...maybe they didn't offer as a YP sort of thing? If you're strongly considering it I'd definitely ask. I'm <25 GPA and >75 LSAT and got $22k/year, so at least numerically you should qualify for more.

A YP on a scholly? Yikes, that would stink. Is it possible Tomas Hagan, ESQ. is under consideration for a scholarship (e.g. Public Interest Scholarship) and for that reason hasn't received a scholarship award yet?

I hope you're right and that I'm still under consideration...I didn't apply for the PI Scholarship FWIW

I hope I'm correct as well. Did you apply for any other scholarship?

[Thomas Hagan, ESQ.]

If I was admitted back in December and still haven't heard anything regarding money, should I assume that I'm not getting any? Or are they doing waves throughout February?

I got my scholly offer with my acceptance letter in January. It's definitely worth asking if you'd be considered for one.

Ah thanks! Definitely will do!
I'm around median&75ths for both gpa and lsat so I'm really hoping that they didn't give me $0....

That's a bummer...maybe they didn't offer as a YP sort of thing? If you're strongly considering it I'd definitely ask. I'm <25 GPA and >75 LSAT and got $22k/year, so at least numerically you should qualify for more.

A YP on a scholly? Yikes, that would stink. Is it possible Tomas Hagan, ESQ. is under consideration for a scholarship (e.g. Public Interest Scholarship) and for that reason hasn't received a scholarship award yet?

I hope you're right and that I'm still under consideration...I didn't apply for the PI Scholarship FWIW

I hope I'm correct as well. Did you apply for any other scholarship?

Just the alumni scholarships! Are there any others?

[Stylnator]

Submitted almost a month ago and haven't heard back yet. Does this mean I'm out of the running for PI scholarship?

[cyclawps]

I got my scholly offer with my acceptance letter in January. It's definitely worth asking if you'd be considered for one.

Ah thanks! Definitely will do!
I'm around median&75ths for both gpa and lsat so I'm really hoping that they didn't give me $0....

That's a bummer...maybe they didn't offer as a YP sort of thing? If you're strongly considering it I'd definitely ask. I'm <25 GPA and >75 LSAT and got $22k/year, so at least numerically you should qualify for more.

A YP on a scholly? Yikes, that would stink. Is it possible Tomas Hagan, ESQ. is under consideration for a scholarship (e.g. Public Interest Scholarship) and for that reason hasn't received a scholarship award yet?

I hope you're right and that I'm still under consideration...I didn't apply for the PI Scholarship FWIW

I hope I'm correct as well. Did you apply for any other scholarship?

Just the alumni scholarships! Are there any others?

It's possible they don't make Alumni Scholarship decisions until after the March 1 deadline. Though it is need-based, BU may just like to give need- and merit-based scholarships as one package at the same time. That would explain why you're still sitting without a scholarship with your numbers.

[cyclawps]

Submitted almost a month ago and haven't heard back yet. Does this mean I'm out of the running for PI scholarship?

The PI Scholarship hasn't been awarded until later in Feb, if the last two years make the trend. I wouldn't worry that you haven't heard back yet.

[MAqee9898]

If I haven't heard back yet does that mean I'm most likely getting a denial? It's been 10 weeks since I applied as of yesterday. I asked to take a self guided tour since I will be in the area in 2 weeks. Hopefully that shows them I am interested

[whodareswins]

If I haven't heard back yet does that mean I'm most likely getting a denial? It's been 10 weeks since I applied as of yesterday. I asked to take a self guided tour since I will be in the area in 2 weeks. Hopefully that shows them I am interested

I wouldn't worry for at least another month.

[jjcorvino]

I am assuming a YP waitlist since I have not heard back. Applied early December.

[VinnyGambini Jr.]

Just got a call from a 617 area code. Googled the number and it looks like its from BU admissions, but they didn't leave a message. Should I call back?

Applied in early January.

[RParadela]

Just got a call from a 617 area code. Googled the number and it looks like its from BU admissions, but they didn't leave a message. Should I call back?

Applied in early January.

100% yes. Call back!

[lcsslily]

Just got the call! Applied 11/2, complete 11/4. Hopefully we will see more admits today!

[gizmo1024]

Just got the call. I'm in!!! Complete 1/20

[ray.bee]

Just got the call!

Complete 11/18
Stats on my profile

[laqueredup]

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[jjcorvino]

In by phone, submitted early December

[jessmeesh]

Late checking in. Submitted 1/13.

For those of you getting the call - did your status checker update first?

[lcsslily]

Late checking in. Submitted 1/13.

For those of you getting the call - did your status checker update first?

No, I checked after and it still hasn't changed.

[ashrice13]

Congrats everyone!!!

[laqueredup]

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[brinicolec]

Ayyyyye, looks like there's a wave today



Congrats everyone!