How will you apply for UROP?
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UROP
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Two Academic Probations...
Been on 2 indefinite academic probations... Sigh... What does this mean for Grad. Admissions?
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500 Biology Sampler?
Hi everyone.
I decided to take my first BI500 (BI552) course. Could you please send me any sample exam questions?
-DY
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Learning disability support
I was wondering if anyone has had experience with Boston University's office of learning disability and the accommodations they might offer for a student with ADHD and executive function deficits? Are they known to be easy to deal with or does the office act more like a gatekeeper when it comes to accommodations?
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BU evening classes
I'm wondering if BU has any evening classes and if so how long are the evening classes usually.
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Does BU have any evening classes
I'm wondering if BU has any evening classes and if so how long are the evening classes usually. I don't want to be scheduled into an evening class when I choose my courses.
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Spring 2017 Transfer
Hey everyone! I am 100% interested in transferring for the upcoming spring semester, but I am starting to get nervous about my GPA. Although it isn't necessarily bad, it is just way too low to give me confidence with this. I have a 3.3 overall and a few solid extracurriculars. I will be transferring from a large state university further away, and I am ready to be in the city of Boston at a great school. I am studying business marketing, with a possible minor in graphic design. A lot of people who I have talked to who have transferred in to BU had higher GPA's, like 3.6 and 3.7. Let me know what you think my chances are, just be honest please so I can either feel better or get a reality check!!!! Thank you all!
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What are my chances?
Extra-Curricular:
Stem Club 3 years- (club vice-president) attended national robotics competition. Robotics team captain.
Red Cross- end of junior and senior-Volunteered with the Red Cross and Red Cross club founder and President.
Uil Teams for Math and Science- 2 years
Speech and Debate- 2 years – entered forensics league.
Participated in several art contests – Runner up to best of show at a rodeo art contest
Attended STEM related summer camps at the University of Houston-Downtown for two years 9th and 10th.
Over 100 hours of Volunteering in ICU and Recovery department of local Hospital.
Science Fair winner at district went on to regional level.
Participated in several art contests- Runner up to best of show at Rodeo art contest. Winner at regional Scholastic Art contest.
Attended a National Seapech (robotics) competition in Louisiana. Won at district and regional levels.
Academics:
Class Rank: 1
GPA Weighted: 4.65
GPA Unweight: 4.00
Took a total of 4 AP classes. All that were offered at my school. (5) On Spanish. (4) Human geography. (5) World History. (?-don’t know yet) –Microeconomics. My school also offers a multitude of dual credit classes(don’t know if they are as good as AP)- I have taken 20 dual credit classes and will be taking four more first semester of senior year.
SAT: I feel my sat is not doing too good. (1320/1600) that’s about an 1850/2400.
I feel I did much better on my second try- don’t have scores yet. I Plan to take the ACT on September and my subject sat in October. I plan to take Bio, MathI and Math II (should I do that?) then in December take US history and World History.
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How did you guys get into Boston University?
Hello,
I am very interested in Boston University and I was wondering what are some of the statistics and information from people who have gotten in already?
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BS/MD Program
Getting ready for application process
- Does anyone know if there is a place on the common app where you indicate you are applying to the BS/MD 7 year accelerated program?
Also does anyone have any information/insight regarding this program?
I know at one time I found a thread with what test scores and which BS to MD programs students had gotten in to, but I cannot seem to find it now.
Any help appreciated!
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Chances for statistics major at BU?
I'm a rising senior from northern California and am I'm an Indian female.
GPA: weighted 4.0333, unweighted 3.73
I got a lot of B's in freshman year. However, as high school progressed my grades improved.
ACT: 30 (32 english, 34 math, 31 reading, 24 science) and superscore is 31
SAT subject tests: math – 660, chemistry – 680
I realize that my test scores are low. I'm really bad at test taking. Going to try the new SAT in the fall.
I go to a really tough public high school that is nationally ranked and my course load was challenging.
APs taken: Calculus AB, Psychology, Chemistry
APs I'm going to take senior year: Statistics, Computer Science, Macroeconomics, US Political Science
EXTRACURRICULARS:
Sports: Basketball
Volunteer: 300+ hours at a hospital
Competitive Clubs: Mock Trial, Speech and Debate
Service Clubs: Make-A-Wish Club (granted a wish in 2016), Medical Club, National Organization for Women Club
Leadership: High School Orientation Leader and Mentor, Chairman of Hospital Volunteer Program, 3 Year Board Member of the MAW Club (president in senior year)
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Do I stand a chance?
Hi everyone,
I really like BU and was wondering if you would take the time to give me some thoughts on if it is a realistic option for me. I would plan on applying to the CAS for physics or possibly the physics education dual degree. Here are my stats as of junior year:
GPA (Weighted): 4.79
GPA (Unweighted): 4.00
SAT (Old Version)
Writing: 680
Reading: 640
Math: 660
Composite: 1980
11th grade schedule:
AP Language & Composition
AP Physics 1
AP Psychology
Math Analysis & Trigonometry H
Japanese H
US History H
12th grade schedule:
AP E&M
AP Calculus BC
AP US Government
British Literature H
Computer Science H
Japanese H
Keep in mind, APs are only offered during 11th and 12th grade at my school.
ECs:
4 year varsity crew (Coxswain) - this runs fall, spring, and winter
Learn to row mentor
Tutor 4th and 5th graders at inner city school in math and reading
Principals advisory (discuss school issues and ideas for improvement with faculty)
NHS in 12th grade (probably)
10th grade and 11th grade neuroscience lab research position (I might get my name on a paper this summer, maybe)
Video production work for local non-profit organization
Some volunteer work at local cancer center
I'd assume my recommendations and essays to be top notch.
I personally feel like I am a good fit, but I am really concerned about my test scores. I know that they are not bad, but are not great by any means. I have such a busy summer and do not feel confident that I can get them up with limited time and materials. I come from a notable and well known high school so I am hoping that my GPA and grades demonstrate high achievement and academic capability.
Thank you so much for your thoughts.
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Freshman Dorms at BU
I'll be studying in CAS as a freshman next year at Boston University and I need some help choosing dorms, West vs. Warren. I've gotten the basic ideas that Warren is good for convenience and West is good for pretty much everything else (correct me if I'm wrong) but what I haven't read about yet is if Warren holds most of the CAS students. As of now I'm leaning more towards West, but I want to make sure there will be a good amount of students in CAS in in West. Help please!
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Any 2015-16 year students have any comments /recommendations regarding Freshman housing? Thanks!
Looking through all the housing options at Boston University is a bit overwhelming at first. Any comments/recommendations for incoming freshman to consider when selecting would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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Boston University
Hi all,
I've been accepted to Boston University's College of Communication. I will be studying Film Production. I want to know more about the program and what it's like (other than what it has on the website). Could anyone offer any personal experience with the program? I particularly want to know about the availability of internships and work experience. Please help!
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iPhone app recommendations?
Hey everyone! I just finished up my Freshman year and wanted to give the incoming freshman some advice for school. Throughout my first two semesters, I always found myself coming back to use these apps to network and solve common problems.
Yik Yak: A great way to keep up with current news around campus.
LinkedIn& Facebook: In college, your network of friends and acquaintances is essential to finding job and internship opportunities.
Getmii: A great way to meet new people and buy/sell things around campus.
Grubhub: Late night munchies.
Uber/Lyft: Perfect for students without cars.
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Trustee Scholarship admission rates, # of applicants
Does anyone know how many of 52,000+ students that apply to BU also apply for the Trustee Scholarship? Also, I see that the BU site says "every year, Boston University welcomes about 20 outstanding students to the Trustee Scholars Program" but does anyone know how many students are offered the Trustee Scholarship (in order to yield ~ 20 students per year)?
Thanks!
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Chances of Getting Into Boston University
Just wondering everyone else's thoughts on my chances of getting to BU. Its my dream school and I want to know what I can do to prove I am what they want. I want to go into Computer Science and I am a Male.
I take AP classes in multiple subjects.
AP US Government
AP US History (2 year Course)
AP Computer Science
Honors World History
Honors English (1 year)
Next Year I am Taking:
Honors Advanced Java
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Calculus AB
AP Environmental Science
I'm hoping these classes show that I am challenging myself and also have a passion for programming and the computer sciences. I want BU to know if they accept me I will excel in their computer science department.
GPA (Weighted): Avg. 3.7
Freshmen: 3.3
Sophomore: 3.7
Junior: 4.1
I have become much more hardworking throughout high school so I'm hoping this upward curve in GPA will help my chances.
New SAT: 1300
I have taken the new SAT once and I plan to again the the fall. I did not study this first time but I plan to study for the next time and score a 1400.
Recommendations:
11th Grade Physics Teacher: Liked me because I put effort into the class and ended up getting a solid A
10th,11th, 12th Grade Computer Science Teacher: This teacher loves me. I do really well in computer science and not to sound arrogant but was by far the best in the AP Comp Sci Class. I convinced him to start a computer club, in which I now run along with him.
My strongest points I feel are my Extracurricular:
4 Year Member of the Marching Band
1 Year Equipment Manager of Band
Upcoming Band President of the Entire Band Program (150+ students)
1st chair French Horn 3 years
Soon to be Eagle Scout
4 Years of Ski Team
3 Year Ski Instructor at Local Ski Mountain (Paid Employment)
Captain of the Competitive Ski Team(20+ athletes)
3 Years of Varsity Throwing (Spring Track and Field)
President and Founder of the Computer Club (14 members)
Member of the TRI-M Music Honor Society
Next Year Member of the Academic Honors Society
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Is Questrom good for undergrad business?
Hey guys, I really love BU and could definitely see myself there. I would be a business major and I've researched Questrom, visited, seen its rankings, etc. etc. But of course I can't just go by that, so can anyone tell me if it's a good business school? Anyone who can at least give me some insight on what it's like to attend Questrom at BU? I just want to talk to someone who really knows what it's like there. Pls!! :) :)
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Is Boston University's Questrom good for undergrad business?
Hey guys, I really love BU and could definitely see myself there. I would be a business major and I've researched Questrom and seen its rankings, etc. etc. But of course I can't just go by that, so can anyone tell me if it's a good business school? Anyone who can at least give me some insight on what it's like to attend Questrom at BU? I just want to talk to someone who really knows what it's like there. Pls!! :) :)
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