very prestigious, well ranked university. beautiful campus and great location. all the resources you could ever need!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
take ap's if your school has them! you're not required to have straight a's to get in. try the sat and act once each, then compare composite scores and retake the one you did better on. (you will usually find one is easier for you, and the other isn't worth stressing about.) do well in school, work hard on your application, be thoughtful in writing your essays and get strong letters of rec. the first semester of senior year does matter so try!!! there are lots of schools in boston, so talk about why you like bu, not just the city. good luck :-)
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
hard to answer because i haven't started classes yet. i think it depends on your major as for how 'hard' your classes will be, but in general, all of bu's programs are strong.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
guaranteed housing for 4 years was a big plus for me, and rare for a city school (especially a bigger one like bu). lots of 'learning living communities' and a wide variety of places to live.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
ate in the dining hall when i was on a tour and it was really good! they have a lot of options (and really good brownies).
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
boston!!!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
obviously bu is very expensive. if you're military, check yellow ribbon deadlines early to make sure you don't miss them. it's an investment, so you get out what you put in.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
very prestigious, well ranked university. beautiful campus and great location. all the resources you could ever need!
take ap's if your school has them! you're not required to have straight a's to get in. try the sat and act once each, then compare composite scores and retake the one you did better on. (you will usually find one is easier for you, and the other isn't worth stressing about.) do well in school, work hard on your application, be thoughtful in writing your essays and get strong letters of rec. the first semester of senior year does matter so try!!! there are lots of schools in boston, so talk about why you like bu, not just the city. good luck :-)
hard to answer because i haven't started classes yet. i think it depends on your major as for how 'hard' your classes will be, but in general, all of bu's programs are strong.
guaranteed housing for 4 years was a big plus for me, and rare for a city school (especially a bigger one like bu). lots of 'learning living communities' and a wide variety of places to live.
ate in the dining hall when i was on a tour and it was really good! they have a lot of options (and really good brownies).
boston!!!
obviously bu is very expensive. if you're military, check yellow ribbon deadlines early to make sure you don't miss them. it's an investment, so you get out what you put in.
diverse, hardworking, cosmopolitan, open-minded, fun, spirited, driven, friendly, unique.
haven't heard much about it, it's not a huge part of student life but some choose to participate.
lots of bu/boston police. well lit street, blue light system.