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

[ashrice13]

Hello all!

Applications open September 1!
Regular decision apps need to be submitted by April 1.See below for early/binding decision dates

Stats for Regular Decision:

LSAT: 161.(+1), 164 (+1), 165 (+1)
GPA: 3.52 (+.11), 3.68 (+.01), 3.77 (+.02)
Class size: 257 (+21)

Full Class Profile

Application Instructions
Application FAQ
Financial Aid Info

BU now offers 2 different Binding Decision Options

Distinguished Scholar Program (from the BU site):
Applicants who are granted admission through this program will be named Distinguished Scholars and will be granted a three-year, full tuition scholarship. The admission process through the Distinguished Scholar Binding Early Decision Program is highly competitive.

In order to be considered for the Distinguished Scholar Binding Early Decision Program you must have a reportable Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score. The September/October 2016 administration is the last acceptable test date for candidates seeking admission through this program for the 2017 entering class.

Deadlines:
•Application Complete: November 14, 2016
•Notification by: December 21, 2016
•$1,000 Non-refundable Deposit Due: January 5, 2017

"BU-Bound" Binding Decision Program (From the BU Website):
Applicants admitted through the “BU-Bound” Binding Decision Program may be eligible for need-based scholarships, but will not be considered for merit scholarships. The admission process for the “BU-Bound” Binding Decision Program may be less competitive than the regular decision process, but no merit scholarships are granted.

In order to be considered for the “BU-Bound” Binding Decision Program you must have a reportable Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score. The December 2016 administration is the last acceptable test date for candidates seeking admission through this program for the 2017 entering class.

Deadlines:
•Application Complete: January 10, 2017
•Notification by: January 31, 2017
•$1,000 Non-refundable Deposit Due: February 15, 2017


**Thanks to Nicola16 since much of this is ripped from last years thread

[ashrice13]

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[UltimateSplitter]

Have you gotten a fee waiver?

[ashrice13]

Not yet. Hoping I get one after The sept test.

[ashrice13]

Apps open tomorrow guys!

[ashrice13]

I'll keep being excited for BU even if no one else is haha. Currently trying to decide if applying ED and for the PI scholarship looks bad...like I only want money or something

[raahookem2013]

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[ashrice13]

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Welcome! Nice to have some company haha. Did you apply yet?

[raahookem2013]

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Welcome! Nice to have some company haha. Did you apply yet?

Yep. Applied 09/07. Now to play the waiting game...

[ashrice13]

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Welcome! Nice to have some company haha. Did you apply yet?

Yep. Applied 09/07. Now to play the waiting game...

Ugh. At least you got it in early so hopefully you'll hear back early. I'm taking the September LSAT so I have to wait

Did you go for the PI scholarship or anything? Can't find any good stats on acceptance rates for their scholarships or binding decision applicants

[Dodocogon]

Heavily leaning towards a ED app here - also don't have any stats on people that have been accepted through that... would be nice to have! Planning on visiting around the time Sept. scores come back (end of October) to make sure I'm comfortable with the binding acceptance.

[ashrice13]

I'm thinking applying ED too. I plan on staying in Boston and BU is a great regional school. free tuition makes the choice for me a bit.

Based on the stats for the people who DIDNT get ED on last years thread...I definitely think you need to at least be above both medians...maybe even both 75th. I'm guessing the idea is that they get a bump in stats by offering free tuition to people who could get into much better schools. It would be nice to know how many people a year they accept ED and PI though.

[Dodocogon]

Yeah, I'm around the GPA median and hopefully coming in well above LSAT 75th - I'm thinking of writing up an email asking if they have/can give out info on it. I emailed earlier this summer to make sure there wasn't any excessive stipulation on the scholarship or anything (there's not; just good academic standing) and they were helpful on that front.

[ashrice13]

Yeah, I'm around the GPA median and hopefully coming in well above LSAT 75th - I'm thinking of writing up an email asking if they have/can give out info on it. I emailed earlier this summer to make sure there wasn't any excessive stipulation on the scholarship or anything (there's not; just good academic standing) and they were helpful on that front.

Good to know about stipulations!

If you do reach out let me know what they say. Any info is probably more than we have now.

[dietcoke1]

Was accepted last year with scholarship. I'm willing to answer any questions if needed.
Good luck to you guys

[ashrice13]

Was accepted last year with scholarship. I'm willing to answer any questions if needed.
Good luck to you guys

Thanks for the offer!! Did you apply ED or for for the PI scholarship?

[dietcoke1]

Was accepted last year with scholarship. I'm willing to answer any questions if needed.
Good luck to you guys

Thanks for the offer!! Did you apply ED or for for the PI scholarship?

No I did not. I imagine that those scholarships will be more competitive this time around though with BU's rise in the rankings.

[Dodocogon]

If you do reach out let me know what they say. Any info is probably more than we have now.

Got a response today; they average 160 apps for ED and accepted around 7 each year. I'm sure that number goes up or down based on the qualifications of the applicants though.

[ashrice13]

If you do reach out let me know what they say. Any info is probably more than we have now.

Got a response today; they average 160 apps for ED and accepted around 7 each year. I'm sure that number goes up or down based on the qualifications of the applicants though.

Good to know!! Thanks

[pipipipi]

Checking in!

[philipthegreat]

Currently a 3LOL at BU. 20k/yr Scholarship and firm job lined up after graduation (just outside of NY @ 160k, but lower billables). Taking questions.

[ashrice13]

Thanks for the offer! i am sure you can't say anything too negative on here but any specific pros and cons about the school you think are important to know? BU is my top choice as long as I can get enough scholarship money

[Dr. Nefario]

Current 2L. Open to answering any questions y'all have. you can ask here for all or PM if you ever need more personal thoughts.

[whatupbrobro]

Checkin in!

[BACsop]

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