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From last year's thread, first interview invites came out on 7/25...so here's to hoping we'll start hearing back this coming week!
Do you think it would be a good idea to put my diversity essay for the optional essay section?
Ah yes. I remember my all-purpose photo being squished as well -- the problem is that their application program takes whatever you put in and turns it into a square (i.e., a 3x4 picture will either be stretched to 4x4 or squished to a 3x3 resolution).Has anyone figured out how to fix the squashed picture issue? I don't understand the suggestions earlier in the thread.
Other secondaries I've uploaded my pic too look fine.
Ah yes. I remember my all-purpose photo being squished as well -- the problem is that their application program takes whatever you put in and turns it into a square (i.e., a 3x4 picture will either be stretched to 4x4 or squished to a 3x3 resolution).
Just edit your photo to make it a square (e.g., 4x4) before you upload and you won't have that problem.
It wasn't working for me a little while ago, but I just tried it again and it seems to be fine now.
when do you guys think BU's sending out II's? Traditionally, they've already started sending out II's already.
Maybe things are pushed back because AMCAS submission was pushed back..?
Ahh, finally got an email saying my app is complete. Took quite awhile!
how long did it take to be marked complete after you submitted it?
Please provide a narrative or timeline to describe any features of your educational history that you think may be of particular interest to us. For example, have you lived in another country or experienced a culture unlike your own, or worked in a field that contributed to your understanding of people unlike yourself? Or, have you experienced advanced training in any area, including the fields of art, music, or sports? This is an opportunity to describe learning experiences that may not be covered in other areas of this application or your AMCAS application. It is not necessary to write anything in this section.
Is this supposed to be your typical diversity essay? Or perhaps some sort of extracurriculars essay?
Or is it truly suppose to be for something extraordinary like "I was a MLB baseball player" or "I'm a refugee from Pol Pot Cambodia" type of essay?
Extra essays are not needed for BU. It's better to not write anything unless you have something extraordinary to say that it not in the rest of your application.
why do you think it's better to leave it empty? to me it just seems like you have nothing to say and/or you're lazy
Because BU specifically says that adding a "Why BU?" essay offers very little to an applicant's profile. When forced to write a "Why us?" essay, 90% of applicants just go on the website, look up the curriculum, facilities, different programs, research opportunities, etc. and say why it sounds so great for them. Those just aren't convincing because they all sound the same. HOWEVER, if you went to BU for undergrad, are from Boston, have family members associated with the school, had your cancer cured in their hospital, etc. then that's worth writing about. Again, something extraordinary.
but it's not a why BU essay, it's giving you an option to talk about your strengths as a candidate.Because BU specifically says that adding a "Why BU?" essay offers very little to an applicant's profile. When forced to write a "Why us?" essay, 90% of applicants just go on the website, look up the curriculum, facilities, different programs, research opportunities, etc. and say why it sounds so great for them. Those just aren't convincing because they all sound the same. HOWEVER, if you went to BU for undergrad, are from Boston, have family members associated with the school, had your cancer cured in their hospital, etc. then that's worth writing about. Again, something extraordinary.
but it's not a why BU essay, it's giving you an option to talk about your strengths as a candidate.
why would you pass on an opportunity to sell your skills and what you bring?
Extra essays are not needed for BU. It's better to not write anything unless you have something extraordinary to say that it not in the rest of your application.
Interview Invite today! via email 😍
Congrats! Stats? Email or phone or login?
Congrats on the IIs ! Would you mind sharing when you were complete?
Yeah, absolutely!
3.9+, 30, Complete on 7/4.
Encouraging to see! I am a GPA heavy splitter as well.
Yes! I was expecting to have to wait this cycle out because of the 30, but I am proud of it nonetheless 🙂