2015-2016 Boston University Application Thread
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I just checked out your MDapps and you have a great app 🙂 I hope you get some love whether here or other places!
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End of July actually!
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HI Guys!
II late sept/early Oct
Complete early July
Lizzy M ~75
I am withdrawing my application and canceling my interview (accepted elsewhere). Best of luck to everyone and may the force be with you!
II late sept/early Oct
Complete early July
Lizzy M ~75
I am withdrawing my application and canceling my interview (accepted elsewhere). Best of luck to everyone and may the force be with you!
I'm in the same boat as you lol how were you gonna go about canceling? I find it so awkward lol
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It should be on the web portal...if nothing else I'll call their office. The staff was rude to me anyway and was unwilling/unable to help me a schedule a interview that would be doable. So I give no f**ks what they think.
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*furiously scrambles to check portal*
One open-file interview for ~1 hr
Complete August 6. I'll take the fact that I haven't been rejected yet as a positive yo. Fingers crossed!
II! Complete 8/7, thought this app was a lost cause 🙂
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yayyy II
Rejected. Complete 9/25
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Also complete 8/7
Are these interviews open or closed file?
Edit: Nvm I just saw another post that said it's open file.
Edit: Nvm I just saw another post that said it's open file.
I feel bad posting this after reading about all the rejections, and my heart goes out to all the people who did receive such a letter. A rejection is always a blow to one's pride, but it's far worse when it comes from a school you really wanted to go to. I was fortunate enough to receive an II, and my interview is tomorrow. It is my very first med school interview, and at one of my top choice schools. I don't really know what to expect and feel unprepared. To be honest, I'm scared. Does anyone have any advice as to last minute preparations (or things I can do to at least make myself feel prepared)?
My interview here was very low stress and conversational. I really loved the school and BU did a great job planning their day, having passionate speakers, and great faculty interviewers. At the beginning of the day you get a folder that has a sheet with your interviewers name and a short bio. As for prep, just know your story, know why you want to be a doctor, why BU, why you are a good fit, and be able to talk about your experiences. I had no trick questions and it was an enjoyable experience. This was my first interview so I was really really nervous beforehand, but looking back I really regret that because it was a really great experience and day overall. Also, because the interview is earlier in the morning, you can really just enjoy that day after you complete it. Hope that helps, good luck!
Thank you for the advice! My interview is actually later in the afternoon (I think they have to space them out throughout the day to fit everyone in), but it's good to know they are not likely to throw in trick questions. Plus I am hoping to learn even more about the school from the interview day itself.
Good luck to you!
Reeejjjeecctt!
Hurt a little but c'est la vie!
Complete 09/09.
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and their letter didn't make me feel any better either.
GL to everyone still in the running!
Hurt a little but c'est la vie!
Complete 09/09.
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and their letter didn't make me feel any better either.
GL to everyone still in the running!
Reeejjjeecctt!
Hurt a little but c'est la vie!
Complete 09/09.
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and their letter didn't make me feel any better either.
GL to everyone still in the running!
+1. 🙁
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Glad it wasn't a silent rejection (not that any form of rejection is nice).
Remember, Romz and ssgps, it's BU's loss! Keep the faith and surely another school will come through.
II today, complete early August
Also, where did people stay during their interviews? First time in Boston (also I can't seem to find the school's list of places)!
Rejected last week. Completed 8/20, Lizzy M 73
9/18 :/
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Does anyone know what percentage of OOS applicants are accepted post-interview?
II this morning!!
Congrats!!! Complete date?
Hey, so I found that Hampton and Doubletree give discounts if you tell them you're coming for a BU interview. I also checked Sheraton and Westin, but no discounts available for my date. Hampton is about 120/night, but there are noise complaints being so close to the hospital. Doubletree is about 200/night and in a good neighborhood.
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As a note, stay in the MSR if you really want to hear all the ambulances rushing towards BMC.
at least it's free? 🙂 Also, some student hosts live farther from campus if you want a free night + quiet
Oh no, don't tell me there is another blood bath happening again 
