Boston University
Students who got into BU:
Tips mention: Interview (0), ACT/SAT (38), Grades (66), Sports/Extracurriculars (30), College Essay (37)“Great university for internationals, so diverse, write anFeb 13 2006Political Science
great university for internationals, so diverse, write an essay on a pressing international matter.
ACT: 29 SAT: 1420 Female
great university for internationals, so diverse, write an essay on a pressing international matter.
ACT: 29 SAT: 1420 Female
“I filled out the app, and did the 2Nov 26 2005Economics
I filled out the app, and did the 2 essays. Pretty straightforward
SAT: 1080 Male
I filled out the app, and did the 2 essays. Pretty straightforward
SAT: 1080 Male
“Extracurricular activities!!! If you're applying to the college ofOct 22 2005Communications
Extracurricular activities!!! If you're applying to the college of communication, make sure you have a good essay, both in content and grammar. They really stress good writing skills here.
SAT: 1340 Female
Extracurricular activities!!! If you're applying to the college of communication, make sure you have a good essay, both in content and grammar. They really stress good writing skills here.
SAT: 1340 Female
“I discussed diversity in myOct 09 2005Other
I discussed diversity in my essay and participated in many multicultural things which gave BU an indication of my personality. I researched the college I was applying to, so I was able to talk about why specifically I wanted to go (in their common app supplement).
SAT: 1260 Male
I discussed diversity in my essay and participated in many multicultural things which gave BU an indication of my personality. I researched the college I was applying to, so I was able to talk about why specifically I wanted to go (in their common app supplement).
SAT: 1260 Male
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BE ORIGINIAL AND UNIQUE in your application!! The admissions offices sees a MILLION "I want to go to BU because I like Boston..." essays a day. Don't be afraid to be funny--I said I wanted to go because I was excited about going to the school with the the tallest law school in the nation and I got it just fine :)
ACT: 29 SAT: 1330 Female