2012-2013 Boston University Application Thread

[zilef]

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Aw, c'mon... No one's hangin' out in Boston after their interview??? 😀

I plan on going to the Oyster House with my dad.

 

[Warren Peace]

Rejected. Complete 8/31

 

[MedPR]

Rejected. Complete 8/31

Sorry to hear that. Good luck elsewhere!

 

[Doctor Strange]

Aw, c'mon... No one's hangin' out in Boston after their interview??? 😀

If you're going on 10/26, we can drink together afterwards.

 

[betheltim]

If you're going on 10/26, we can drink together afterwards.

Hmm... It might a bit much to ask my professors and master's project committee to be excused for an extra 12 days...

You're more than welcome to hang out in Boston two weeks early though! 😀

I'll just be hanging out in Boston the evening after my interview and the following day with my cameras and a bus pass.

 

[MedPR]

Hmm... It might a bit much to ask my professors and master's project committee to be excused for an extra 12 days...

You're more than welcome to hang out in Boston two weeks early though! 😀

I'll just be hanging out in Boston the evening after my interview and the following day with my cameras and a bus pass.

Your mdapps is very impressive. My interview at BU is the last week of October, but I'm already apprehensive about being in a room full of students with much better stats than myself.

 

[betheltim]

Your mdapps is very impressive. My interview at BU is the last week of October, but I'm already apprehensive about being in a room full of students with much better stats than myself.

Wow, thank you for the kind words. Like it says on that page, I've had some incredibly opportunities, but I still have a lot to learn and see! Unfortunately, much of my experiences came as a direct result of missteps along the way in terms of planning (I've explained this in several threads), but I feel incredibly blessed and fortunate to have had those opportunities. However, I did graduate 3.5 years ago, so I've seen a lot of friends and even people I've personally mentored/tutored get into school before me--even though they absolutely deserve to be there, this is a humbling process, to be sure.

In any case, my mentor/boss at my current job always says if you've been invited for an interview, they already want you--you just have to find those two or three reasons why they should pick you. There's a reason you were selected to interview! Good luck, I'm sure you'll do great! 👍

 

[MedPR]

Wow, thank you for the kind words. Like it says on that page, I've had some incredibly opportunities, but I still have a lot to learn and see! Unfortunately, much of my experiences came as a direct result of missteps along the way in terms of planning (I've explained this in several threads), but I feel incredibly blessed and fortunate to have had those opportunities. However, I did graduate 3.5 years ago, so I've seen a lot of friends and even people I've personally mentored/tutored get into school before me--even though they absolutely deserve to be there, this is a humbling process, to be sure.

In any case, my mentor/boss at my current job always says if you've been invited for an interview, they already want you--you just have to find those two or three reasons why they should pick you. There's a reason you were selected to interview! Good luck, I'm sure you'll do great! 👍

Ah yes, I'm in a similar boat. I don't know your story, but I graduated in 2010 and didn't do myself any favors in undergrad. Had a rough time a few months after graduating, but all is well now. I have nothing against the traditional students, but I think there's a lot to be said for the additional experiences and perspective that students like us have to offer.

I don't know the exact numbers off the top of my head, but I think the MSAR says that BU gets ~11k applicants, ~1100 of which they interview for a class of around 170. Not the best odds 🙁

 

[espagueti]

Ah yes, I'm in a similar boat. I don't know your story, but I graduated in 2010 and didn't do myself any favors in undergrad. Had a rough time a few months after graduating, but all is well now. I have nothing against the traditional students, but I think there's a lot to be said for the additional experiences and perspective that students like us have to offer.

I don't know the exact numbers off the top of my head, but I think the MSAR says that BU gets ~11k applicants, ~1100 of which they interview for a class of around 170. Not the best odds 🙁

according to usnews, there were 1088 interviewed and 582 accepted (class of 2015?). >50% = great odds compared with other schools.

 

[Doctor Strange]

Ah yes, I'm in a similar boat. I don't know your story, but I graduated in 2010 and didn't do myself any favors in undergrad. Had a rough time a few months after graduating, but all is well now. I have nothing against the traditional students, but I think there's a lot to be said for the additional experiences and perspective that students like us have to offer.

I don't know the exact numbers off the top of my head, but I think the MSAR says that BU gets ~11k applicants, ~1100 of which they interview for a class of around 170. Not the best odds 🙁

You can't really tell from MSAR what the odds are. Just because there's a class of 170, doesn't mean they only give out 170 acceptances. The number of accepted applicants (which MSAR doesn't tell you) is a number that most people are interested in.

according to usnews, there were 1088 interviewed and 582 accepted (class of 2015?). >50% = great odds compared with other schools.

This.

 

[MedPR]

according to usnews, there were 1088 interviewed and 582 accepted (class of 2015?). >50% = great odds compared with other schools.

Oh wow I didn't realize they accepted so many more than they matriculate. I was guessing they accepted around 300-350 considering their class size of 170.

Good to know, thanks!

 

[giants25]

Last year there was no waitlist movement at all so I'd guess your figures are more accurate as of recently. I go to grad school here and was told this by admissions.

 

[MedPR]

Last year there was no waitlist movement at all so I'd guess your figures are more accurate as of recently. I go to grad school here and was told this by admissions.

I can almost guarantee that if I get a spot at BU I won't be giving it up. There are only three schools I'd rather attend than BU and I only have an interview at one of those and I'd need nothing short of a miracle to get into one of the others.

 

[frezz219]

This past admissions cycle we had a much higher yield (matriculated vs accepted) and the class was totally full. No one was taken off the waitlist. I think the brand new Medical Student Residence played a big part....its an awesome building and a very attractive thing for medical students.

 

[zilef]

This past admissions cycle we had a much higher yield (matriculated vs accepted) and the class was totally full. No one was taken off the waitlist. I think the brand new Medical Student Residence played a big part....its an awesome building and a very attractive thing for medical students.

I'm hoping for some in-state love. Do you know about how many were accepted last year?

 

[giants25]

There's no in state preference

 

[MedPR]

I'm hoping for some in-state love. Do you know about how many were accepted last year?

BU is a private school

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[follicle]

Yea but look at MSAR, compare interview and acceptance rates for is and OOS and tell me there's no preference.

 

[zilef]

BU is a private school

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Thank you. I am well aware. They still show a preference for mass residents it seems.

 

[MedPR]

Thank you. I am well aware. They still show a preference for mass residents it seems.

How so?

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[zilef]

Higher interview rate and matriculation rate according to MSAR and talking to BU adcom at a conference on my campus.

 

[MedPR]

Higher interview rate and matriculation rate according to MSAR and talking to BU adcom at a conference on my campus.

Almost 80% of their M1 is OOS. State schools and other schools with an IS preference are usually the opposite.

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[nxf114]

yes, received that and was rejected

 

[zilef]

Almost 80% of their M1 is OOS. State schools and other schools with an IS preference are usually the opposite.

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True, but I am looking at rates of mass applicants versus OOS applicants. Obviously there are more OOS applicants, so they make up more of the class. But as an in-state applicant, I had a better shot at an interview than an OOS applicant just from my residency alone.

 

[MedPR]

True, but I am looking at rates of mass applicants versus OOS applicants. Obviously there are more OOS applicants, so they make up more of the class. But as an in-state applicant, I had a better shot at an interview than an OOS applicant just from my residency alone.

Ok then you're about twice as likely to get an ii than an OOS.

I don't consider that an IS preference. To me IS preference means the majority of the class is made up of IS matriculants.

Edit: part of the reason BU gets so many OOS is because they are not known to have an IS preference.

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[cheechootrain]

Quick question guys. Do you think I still have time to send an app to Boston University? Is this a top tier school or mid tier? Thanks for the train of replies and help!

 

[zilef]

Ok then you're about twice as likely to get an ii than an OOS.

I don't consider that an IS preference. To me IS preference means the majority of the class is made up of IS matriculants.

Edit: part of the reason BU gets so many OOS is because they are not known to have an IS preference.

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Ok dude, whatever you say. I was saying Mass residents have more of a chance of getting an interview and getting in than OOS applicants. If you wanna call that something other than in-state preference it's fine by me. Cheers.

 

[MedPR]

http://www.bumc.bu.edu/admissions/applicationprocess/forapplicants/

Residency is not a requirement for Boston University School of Medicine. BUSM has no limitation on consideration of out-of-state or international students.

Quick question guys. Do you think I still have time to send an app to Boston University? Is this a top tier school or mid tier? Thanks for the train of replies and help!

I'd guess it is a middle tier school based on the fact that I'm a lower/lower-middle tier applicant and I have an interview invite to BU.

 

[espagueti]

http://www.bumc.bu.edu/admissions/applicationprocess/forapplicants/

in-state: 792 applied; 163 interviewed; 112 accepted
out-of-state: 10,616 applied; 925 interviewed; 470 accepted

which odds would you choose?

 

[MedPR]

in-state: 792 applied; 163 interviewed; 112 accepted
out-of-state: 10,616 applied; 925 interviewed; 470 accepted

which odds would you choose?

Ok then you're about twice as likely to get an ii than an OOS.

I don't consider that an IS preference. To me IS preference means the majority of the class is made up of IS matriculants.

Edit: part of the reason BU gets so many OOS is because they are not known to have an IS preference.

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😕

JHU interviewed 89/397 IS (22.4%) and 649/5087 OOS (12.8%). They then matriculated 17/89 IS (19%) and 99/649 OOS (15.3%). OMG JOHN'S HOPKINS HAS AN IS PREFERENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edit: WashU matriculated 8/47 IS (17%) and 111/1015 OOS (10.9%) OMG WASHU HAS IS PREFERENCE TOO! WTF!

Edit 2: Too lazy to actually post the MSAR numbers, but by your argument, Mayo also has an IS preference.

 

[Frazier]

Is this a top tier school or mid tier? Thanks for the train of replies and help!

It is a highly regarded [and very selective] mid-tier school.

 

[cheechootrain]

It is a highly regarded [and very selective] mid-tier school.

Thanks for the help!

 

[follicle]

😕

JHU interviewed 89/397 IS (22.4%) and 649/5087 OOS (12.8%). They then matriculated 17/89 IS (19%) and 99/649 OOS (15.3%). OMG JOHN'S HOPKINS HAS AN IS PREFERENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edit: WashU matriculated 8/47 IS (17%) and 111/1015 OOS (10.9%) OMG WASHU HAS IS PREFERENCE TOO! WTF!

Edit 2: Too lazy to actually post the MSAR numbers, but by your argument, Mayo also has an IS preference.

Dude relax. Schools will show a slight preference for their own residents, even if they don't explicitly say so. That's just how it goes.

 

[MedPR]

Dude relax. Schools will show a slight preference for their own residents, even if they don't explicitly say so. That's just how it goes.

Tell that to Stanford and Harvard.

Edit: I'm saying that my opinion of IS preference = majority of matriculants are IS.

 

[levodopa]

Tell that to Stanford and Harvard.

Actually Harvard interviews more Mass residents than OOS if you look at rates alone. Sorry, it applies there too. 🙂


Sucks you're not from Mass. Oh well.

 

[zilef]

in-state: 792 applied; 163 interviewed; 112 accepted
out-of-state: 10,616 applied; 925 interviewed; 470 accepted

which odds would you choose?

Thank you, I was looking for this! There you go MedPR. Is that clear enough?

 

[woodside9]

Tell that to Stanford and Harvard.

Edit: I'm saying that my opinion of IS preference = majority of matriculants are IS.

That's not what it is though...

 

[MedPR]

Thank you, I was looking for this! There you go MedPR. Is that clear enough?

Let me make it clear for you.

Ok then you're about twice as likely to get an ii than an OOS.

I don't consider that an IS preference. To me IS preference means the majority of the class is made up of IS matriculants.

Edit: part of the reason BU gets so many OOS is because they are not known to have an IS preference.

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That's not what it is though...

Then 99% of schools have an IS preference. Why even ask?

 

[MedPR]

Actually Harvard interviews more Mass residents than OOS if you look at rates alone. Sorry, it applies there too. 🙂


Sucks you're not from Mass. Oh well.

Doesn't matter. They matriculate a higher rate of OOS so it's safe to assume they accept OOS at a higher rate.

 

[zilef]

All right man, all I said was I wanted some in-state love. No questions.

 

[follicle]

I nominate MedPR for a 24-hour ban. I wonder what would happen if he couldn't access SDN for more than a day.

 

[MedPR]

I nominate MedPR for a 24-hour ban. I wonder what would happen if he couldn't access SDN for more than a day.

Probably be more productive on other things.

 

[betheltim]

Why does everyone have to get so worked up? Let's just watch some football and take it easy...

There are more important things to worry about than state preference...

 

[MedPR]

Why does everyone have to get so worked up? Let's just watch some football and take it easy...

There are more important things to worry about than state preference...

Idk if I can handle being in Patriots country.

 

[Strayaxx]

has anyone with a 30 day email received further correspondence? I got than email near the end of August and still no word!

 

[Geebeejay]

Idk if I can handle being in Patriots country.

Don't worry....unless you're a new york fan, you'll be a Pats fan in no time.

 

[MedPR]

Don't worry....unless you're a new york fan, you'll be a Pats fan in no time.

Idk, I hate Brady.

 

[cheechootrain]

Idk, I hate Brady.

Poor Brady. Lost to a sketchy field goal lol

 

[Frazier]

Idk, I hate Brady.

Why? Because you liked Gisele first?

 

[Geebeejay]

Idk, I hate Brady.

I heard on some interview that the four most hated athletes are Kobe Bryant, Michael Vick, Ben Roethlesberger (sp?) and Tom Brady. Ridiculous how he is as hated as a rapist, and dog-killer and a child molester.

I never understood all the Tom Brady hate. He's passionate, well-spoken, humble, and a damn good quarterback. He doesn't talk ****, and he's professional. I mean he's rich and has a hot wife and three super bowl rings, so I guess that's a good reason to hate 🙂