2014-2015 Boston University Application Thread

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vesalius1992 said:
Hi all, looks like WL speculations were incorrect...got the acceptance call from Dr. Witzburg late this morning 🙂. From the sounds of it, the class is just about at capacity, but once other universities start making WL calls that could all change. Good luck everyone!
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congrats!! are you clear on where you are going to go? you've got two great schools in your hands!
 
vesalius1992 said:
Not yet! I have some serious thinking to do! I'll know by Monday morning, so I'll be sure to update you all then 🙂
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is that the deadline they gave you or your own personal deadline? Either way, at least you have the weekend to mull it over!
 
vesalius1992 said:
A bit of both. Witzburg asked how long I needed to make an informed decision, but obviously stressed that they are under a time crunch. Monday was a nice compromise between the two.
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that sounds reasonable. what's cool about it, at this juncture in the game, is that the seat you give up will mean someone else is called off the WL, so its just a matter of which one will move a fraction! Good luck in the decision process!
 
I was also accepted yesterday with a Dean's scholarship! I have one last waitlist decision pending at another school, but will likely attend here. Sending good vibes to everyone on the waitlist 🙂
 
For those accepted off the waitlist was there also an email to confirm in addition to the phone call?
 
sorry all! Internet crashed and ended up posting multiple times.
 
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I made my final final decision last week, and I will definitely be attending BU! So excited to meet everyone in August! Go (whoever the BU mascot is)!
 
Hi guys, I know I personally check the SDN threads to try and orient myself in this ridiculous medical school process but just wanted to let those that are still on the wait list that a spot has opened up because I am declining to take a seat at BU. I hope my spot and Dean's Scholarship goes to someone waiting here. Good luck everyone.
 
lqhstephanie said:
Been too scared to look at SDN. Got the acceptance call this afternoon. I guess my Terrier blood runs from undergrad to med school~! Scarlet heart forever!
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Congrats!!!!

I'm also a BU alum (twice over haha, just finished my second BU degree) and dying to get off the waitlist. Any word on how full the class is right now?
 
eatkalteenbars said:
Congrats!!!!

I'm also a BU alum (twice over haha, just finished my second BU degree) and dying to get off the waitlist. Any word on how full the class is right now?
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Thanks!
The Dean told me that they just "had a spot open" and that my application has been sitting on his desk "for months". All verbatum. So I'm guessing I took the spot of someone a few posts earlier..
 
Has anyone heard any further communication from BU since April 30th?
 
Hi guys, I need your help badly. I just got a call from the dean and got in from the WL. BU was my dream school but I've already signed a lease and whatnot at another school, so I'm still unsure. I'm also currently on vacation with crappy wifi/service, and so looking everything up isn't really much of an option. I only have a couple days to make this decision which makes everything even rougher (but i'm DEFINITELY not complaining).

Can anyone give me a quick breakdown of the basics of BU? I interviewed early and have forgotten alot of it. Like how the curriculum is, when clinical stuff starts, are lectures recorded, whats mandatory, the general vibe that you may have got from second look weekend, what rent might look like after first year in the MSR, anything else pertinent, ect.

Can't thank you guys enough if anyone sees this and has the time to help me out!
 
JingleChips said:
Hi guys, I need your help badly. I just got a call from the dean and got in from the WL. BU was my dream school but I've already signed a lease and whatnot at another school, so I'm still unsure. I'm also currently on vacation with crappy wifi/service, and so looking everything up isn't really much of an option. I only have a couple days to make this decision which makes everything even rougher (but i'm DEFINITELY not complaining).

Can anyone give me a quick breakdown of the basics of BU? I interviewed early and have forgotten alot of it. Like how the curriculum is, when clinical stuff starts, are lectures recorded, whats mandatory, the general vibe that you may have got from second look weekend, what rent might look like after first year in the MSR, anything else pertinent, ect.

Can't thank you guys enough if anyone sees this and has the time to help me out!
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FYI The MSR is currently full. People on the FB group have posted about not getting a spot after getting off the waitlist.
 
toska said:
FYI The MSR is currently full. People on the FB group have posted about not getting a spot after getting off the waitlist.
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:O

well thats a pretty big deal. thanks for the headsup, it will definitely play a factor in my decision
 
Does anyone know when the financial aid forms for the Direct and Grad Plus loans are due?
 
odyssey2 said:
Does anyone know when the financial aid forms for the Direct and Grad Plus loans are due?
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I'm wondering about Grad PLUS, too! Which finaid forms are you thinking of for the direct loans? If you haven't already done this stuff, what you can be doing now is your entrance counseling for both Grad PLUS and the direct loans and sending BU the form they need to authorize a credit check for GP.

EDIT: Oh, I know what forms you're talking about now. I don't necessarily think there is a deadline--at least, one isn't clear on any of the sites that have info re: financial aid--but the sooner your get everything turned in and take care of your MPNs and counseling, the more likely you'll have moolah when school starts. If anyone knows better, please correct me!
 
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This might be a stupid question, but what is Grad Plus? I didn't get that...🙁
 
lqhstephanie said:
This might be a stupid question, but what is Grad Plus? I didn't get that...🙁
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It's just another federal loan to take out beyond the amount allotted from the Federal Direct Loan.

For anyone filling out the loan paperwork now, would a Dean's Scholarship qualify as a "private scholarship/stipend/tuition remission"?
 
From 2013-2014 thread, it seems around this time last year BU started sending out rejections to some of the waitlisters. Anyone heard anything at this point?
 
Hey guys, long time lurker, first time poster. Just letting you all know that I just got off the waitlist about an hour and a half ago, so there is indeed still movement happening, although Dr. Witzburg did say that movement has been minimal. Either way, this was the last thing I expected this deep in the game, so don't lose faith just yet!
 
DRG23 said:
Hey guys, long time lurker, first time poster. Just letting you all know that I just got off the waitlist about an hour and a half ago, so there is indeed still movement happening, although Dr. Witzburg did say that movement has been minimal. Either way, this was the last thing I expected this deep in the game, so don't lose faith just yet!
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omg yay! congrats!!!
 
DRG23 said:
Hey guys, long time lurker, first time poster. Just letting you all know that I just got off the waitlist about an hour and a half ago, so there is indeed still movement happening, although Dr. Witzburg did say that movement has been minimal. Either way, this was the last thing I expected this deep in the game, so don't lose faith just yet!
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Congrats buddy. Would you mind sharing when you interviewed and when you were complete? Thanks.
 
The Tower said:
Congrats buddy. Would you mind sharing when you interviewed and when you were complete? Thanks.
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I'm not trying to be rude but does it really matter at this point? They're picking the best on the wait list right.. Unless you're asking for other reasons,
 
Vivalarevolution said:
I'm not trying to be rude but does it really matter at this point? They're picking the best on the wait list right.. Unless you're asking for other reasons,
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Well as I understand it, there is a time component involved. Earlier interviews get off the waitlist sooner. Correct me if you've heard otherwise though.
 
Any news regarding waitlist or speculations of there being movement 🙁
 
Just rejected off the waitlist 🙁 sad but I figured it was coming. Congrats to everyone who got in 😀
 
Vivalarevolution said:
Just rejected off the waitlist 🙁 sad but I figured it was coming. Congrats to everyone who got in 😀
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Sorry to hear that @Vivalarevolution , have you been accepted elsewhere or on any other waitlists?

lepen86 said:
Any news regarding waitlist or speculations of there being movement 🙁
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After speaking to the admissions dept, they said they have rejected a good number of students from the waitlist (as previous poster is evident from) but waitlist movement has been extremely slow. As for me, just checked and no change in status, still waitlisted...
 
Vivalarevolution said:
Nope and nope! Already in the process of reapplying. Everything happens for a reason right?

I read you're still on the waitlist so good luck to you 😀 it's not over until it's over
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Lol well if my end outcome is still a rejection then the luxury goes to those who knew earlier, aka it sucks hearing back a week before the school starts!

I was in denial of having to reapply but I am sending mine soon in as well, this process is ridiculously time consuming. So we will probably be in the same boat!

I think I read in another thread that you got a few interviews, great job landing those hopefully you get the same opportunity this cycle. Lets take this year to enjoy ourselves (and improve our application lol). Random question, your not a fan of immortal technique are you?
 
The Tower said:
Viva, sorry to hear that, I was rooting for you man. Stay positive.
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Aw thanks!! I hope your cycle went better than mine lol. If not, here's to reapplying woot woot. 🙂


Sanger Sequence said:
Lol well if my end outcome is still a rejection then the luxury goes to those who knew earlier, aka it sucks hearing back a week before the school starts!

I was in denial of having to reapply but I am sending mine soon in as well, this process is ridiculously time consuming. So we will probably be in the same boat!

I think I read in another thread that you got a few interviews, great job landing those hopefully you get the same opportunity this cycle. Lets take this year to enjoy ourselves (and improve our application lol). Random question, your not a fan of immortal technique are you?
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Yeah I've been sitting on the secondary bc I was like "maybe they'll accept me off the waitlist." I guess it's time to fill it out!
Thanks for the kind words. Here's to better luck in the future! 😀
I've heard some of his stuff but not enough to consider myself a fan. I've been meaning to check him out though. Why?
 
Yo is this too personal? Feel free to turn me down nicely.
I was just wondering if anyone would PM a personal essay after they were accepted to BU? Just to give me more of a feel. I feel like you can't really steal a personal essay because you'd have to have the background to back it up in the interview ya dig? A few examples would help give me an idea of what they're lookin for
BU's a reach for me, I just really love the school and the city so I wanted to prepare myself as best as possible. Thanks!
If this is the wrong thread to post in I'm sorry too.
Congrats to all accepted!
 
You could ask your friends who are currently in med school; that's what I did. They can also give better feedback on your own writing since they'll know your personality better and will be able to sense if you're going in the right direction.
 
My friends are in the Caribbean :/
I'm reading a bunch from Stanford's list and they're all really boring and cookie cutter. I thought the BU kiddos would be more interesting lol. #BostonBias #SorryNotSorry

Just to clarify, I don't want to send you mine, I want to read an accepted BU student's
Thanks!
 
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