2010-2011 Boston University Application Thread

[BostonFan]

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woohoo told u to not give up hope the other day after I heard someone dropping their spot in MD/PhD at BU. Maybe you got their spot. 😀 😀

CONGRATS

haha seriously! Thanks again for your encouraging sentiments guju!

I'm excited to have the opportunity to stay in Boston for med school. Love that dirty water! 👍

elodie: I got a call around noon today. Good luck to you!

 

[BaronVonZ]

Call #2 today!

Just got accepted off the MD waitlist! Wooooo! Need to see some numbers before I'll be able to make a decision, but its a very exciting option! 😀

 

[RogueUnicorn]

Accepted off of the MD/PhD waitlist!!!! Wow. Haven't made a final decision yet, but I'm pretty sure it'll be BU. This just made my summer. 🙂

i think i know whose spot you got. rock on bro! c's represent.

 

[gujuDoc]

i think i know whose spot you got. rock on bro! c's represent.

hehe didn't want to say your name on here. lol. That's what I was thinking too. 😉 😛

 

[gujuDoc]

Call #2 today!

Just got accepted off the MD waitlist! Wooooo! Need to see some numbers before I'll be able to make a decision, but its a very exciting option! 😀

 

[BostonFan]

i think i know whose spot you got. rock on bro! c's represent.

Thanks! Best of luck at your program!

As for the C's...they'll be back next year. Right now, I hope Dirk and the Mavs find a way to beat the Heat.

 

[converseallstar]

Hi all. I also got a waitlist email Friday before last saying that they're fully subscribed but I haven't heard anything yet. Has anyone else gotten the email and is still waiting? Not sure what to think... 😕

 

[newby000]

Hi all. I also got a waitlist email Friday before last saying that they're fully subscribed but I haven't heard anything yet. Has anyone else gotten the email and is still waiting? Not sure what to think... 😕

Hey Converseallstar,
I got the e-mail last week and still waiting, seems like it moves here and there depending on others' decision of not going to BU... I don't think we will hear anything unless they have a spot for us.

 

[converseallstar]

Thanks newby. I heard there was no ranking system so it's tough not to know where I am on the list. Wish I knew how they picked who to take.

 

[converseallstar]

Thanks newby. I heard there was no ranking system so it's tough not to know where I am on the list. Wish I knew how they picked who to take.

 

[BUMED2015]

Hi,

Does anyone know whether we are internally ranked during the pre-clinical years? I think I remember someone mentioning this during the interview day. Thanks! Also, congrats to the new acceptees! I hope you guys will choose BU!

 

[yossi]

Accepted off the waitlist today!!! There's still hope for those waiting!

 

[gujuDoc]

Thanks! Best of luck at your program!

As for the C's...they'll be back next year. Right now, I hope Dirk and the Mavs find a way to beat the Heat.

well it looks like its heading that way and mavs winning right now, which would put them ahead. 😛

 

[BaronVonZ]

Got my financial aid estimate, sadly I couldn't justify the cost 🙁

On the up side, that means there's another spot open everyone!

 

[newby000]

Got my financial aid estimate, sadly I couldn't justify the cost 🙁

On the up side, that means there's another spot open everyone!

Hey Baron,
Just curious, what is the estimate like?

 

[BaronVonZ]

For me personally it was no need or academic merit based aid at all... and my family is not well off by any stretch of the imagination. The school seemed to calculate my expected family contribution to be much higher than other schools did.

I loooved BU. Realizing that I couldn't afford it was rough... but I'm also very happy with the offer I'm holding, so life goes on 🙂

 

[newby000]

For me personally it was no need or academic merit based aid at all... and my family is not well off by any stretch of the imagination. The school seemed to calculate my expected family contribution to be much higher than other schools did.

I loooved BU. Realizing that I couldn't afford it was rough... but I'm also very happy with the offer I'm holding, so life goes on 🙂

I see,
well, glad to hear that you are happy with the other offer as well.
Congrats on the acceptance regardless of the fact that you can't attend BU.

 

[gujuDoc]

For me personally it was no need or academic merit based aid at all... and my family is not well off by any stretch of the imagination. The school seemed to calculate my expected family contribution to be much higher than other schools did.

I loooved BU. Realizing that I couldn't afford it was rough... but I'm also very happy with the offer I'm holding, so life goes on 🙂

sorry to hear that. But at least you have somewhere else that you will love equally. I've seen this happen with my cousin and a family friend too. Both loved the city of boston but couldn't justify the cost esp. when they had cheaper options closer to home.

But i'm sure you will do great at your other school. Good luck and congrats on finally getting off waitlists at places.

 

[cocacola142]

Hey guys. Just got into BU a month ago. I'm looking for a place to stay. Wanted to know if anyone that already rented/owned an apartment needs a roommate, or if someone wants to look for an apartment together. I'm looking for a non-smoking female roommate. I wanted to move in by August 1st. PM me or write an email to [email protected]

 

[slowbutsteady]

Hi,

Does anyone know whether we are internally ranked during the pre-clinical years? I think I remember someone mentioning this during the interview day. Thanks! Also, congrats to the new acceptees! I hope you guys will choose BU!

no grades, no rankings.

 

[tennisguitar]

Hi all! I will be starting the BU Masters of Medical Sciences program in the fall. I am currently looking for a third male roommate to fill a three bedroom apartment in South End. If you are interested, please message me!

 

[PrimCare]

Incoming Medical, Dental, Graduate students! Amazing 4 bedroom/2 bathroom apartment in South End for very reasonable price that is within short walking distance of BUMC. Most students have their roommates and apartments secured already, but if there are any stragglers or people coming off the waitlist- please reply if you want to fill an open room in this apartment or if you would like more details PM me ASAP. Thanks! 🙂

 

[gujuDoc]

Incoming Medical, Dental, Graduate students! Amazing 4 bedroom/2 bathroom apartment in South End for very reasonable price that is within short walking distance of BUMC. Most students have their roommates and apartments secured already, but if there are any stragglers or people coming off the waitlist- please reply if you want to fill an open room in this apartment or if you would like more details PM me ASAP. Thanks! 🙂

You might also want to ask the students in the BU MAMS thread in the postbac forums. u may find luck there.

 

[adenine]

Hi all, I'm applying to this school this cycle. I was wondering if anyone filled out the optional essay section? What did you write about? Were you accepted? Do you think it helped? Was it brought up in an interview?

Thanks!

 

[EuropaMoon]

Hi all, I'm applying to this school this cycle. I was wondering if anyone filled out the optional essay section? What did you write about? Were you accepted? Do you think it helped? Was it brought up in an interview?

Thanks!

I wrote somewhat of a "diversity" essay for that section, and I also include some information about a few of my other passions (a few poetic lines). As long as you are sincere and it doesn't sound like entire bs relative to your application, I don't think it will hurt you.

I do believed this essay was read, and that it helped me get the interview. I'm still waitlisted at BU, and holding a seat at an instate school. However, if I get off the WL (yea right), I will most likely attend. The essay was not brought up in my interview however. There is just too much to talk about in only one hour.

Bottom line, if I were you, I'd write the essay. and do a good job of it. my stats are average+.

EM

 

[adenine]

I wrote somewhat of a "diversity" essay for that section, and I also include some information about a few of my other passions (a few poetic lines). As long as you are sincere and it doesn't sound like entire bs relative to your application, I don't think it will hurt you.

I do believed this essay was read, and that it helped me get the interview. I'm still waitlisted at BU, and holding a seat at an instate school. However, if I get off the WL (yea right), I will most likely attend. The essay was not brought up in my interview however. There is just too much to talk about in only one hour.

Bottom line, if I were you, I'd write the essay. and do a good job of it. my stats are average+.

EM

Thank you for the info! 🙂 Still pondering what to write about... When you say "passions" do you mean other interests, or medically-related interests?

 

[DrHokage]

Has anyone heard anything??? im starting to lose hope at this poiny.. ahhhh come on!! BU!!!!!!!

 

[curious00]

Has anyone heard anything??? im starting to lose hope at this poiny.. ahhhh come on!! BU!!!!!!!

i'm still waiting too :/

does anyone know if theyre still taking people off the waitlist??

 

[Thom1986]

Thank you for the info! 🙂 Still pondering what to write about... When you say "passions" do you mean other interests, or medically-related interests?

I wouldn't try to generate something to write in the space. Keep in mind someone, actually multiple people, will have to read whatever you write. Unless you have something honest/profound/relevant to put there and that you can not place anywhere else in your application, consider just leaving it blank. I left all optional sections blank in my BU application, and was accepted. The essays were not discussed in my interview, which I think you will find is more of a conversation than a review of your "file."

Good luck.

 

[adenine]

I wouldn't try to generate something to write in the space. Keep in mind someone, actually multiple people, will have to read whatever you write. Unless you have something honest/profound/relevant to put there and that you can not place anywhere else in your application, consider just leaving it blank. I left all optional sections blank in my BU application, and was accepted. The essays were not discussed in my interview, which I think you will find is more of a conversation than a review of your "file."

Good luck.

Thanks for the input - I will keep that in mind. I don't want to hold onto this application forever, that's for sure! 🙂 I'm not certain that I have much to add, anyways.

 

[Thom1986]

Does anyone near BU have a room available/ is looking for a roommate? If so PM me, I am looking for housing. Thanks!

 

[lilshaq6497]

i plan on applying here this time next year, any advice from those of you who got accepted?