2015-2016 Boston University Application Thread

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I'm exactly 12 weeks complete and no axe yet. They can quit sharpening it already!

 

[Lost in Translation]

Does anyone know what percentage of OOS applicants are accepted post-interview?

It's not a state school so it shouldn't matter. In fact, I remember one of their big talking points during the interview day was that they accept people from everywhere. So I'd imagine region isn't very high on their priorities list.

 

[azu0131]

How long was the interview itself? I heard it was 2 hours long??.

Oh ya. Got an interview invite 2 days ago and interviewing tomorrow

 

[catie_jane]

How long was the interview itself? I heard it was 2 hours long??.

Oh ya. Got an interview invite 2 days ago and interviewing tomorrow

Jeez, that is a very early date compared to the II. Are you from Boston or the nearby area?

What was your complete date/stats if you don't mind me asking?

 

[NaijaBoy0912]

I was looking on the BU secondary app at the interview scheduling portion: does BU have two waves of interviews (before Jan and after Jan-Feb)?

 

[Me.D.]

I was looking on the BU secondary app at the interview scheduling portion: does BU have two waves of interviews (before Jan and after Jan-Feb)?

Yes

 

[alannn]

How long was the interview itself? I heard it was 2 hours long??.

Oh ya. Got an interview invite 2 days ago and interviewing tomorrow

No it's not 2 hours. 45mins-1 hour tops

 

[azu0131]

Jeez, that is a very early date compared to the II. Are you from Boston or the nearby area?

What was your complete date/stats if you don't mind me asking?

completion was 7/19. MCAT: 32 GPA: 3.75.
I live in NY. I suspect someone cancels his/her interview last minute, and I am the backup dude.

 

[catie_jane]

completion was 7/19. MCAT: 32 GPA: 3.75.
I live in NY. I suspect someone cancels his/her interview last minute, and I am the backup dude.

That was the only date you had to choose from? Or was it assigned to you?

I doubt you were a "back up dude" but I am sure you are right about someone having cancelled their date so that one had opened up

 

[mstpormd]

For those who have interviewed at BU, when did you get your interview schedule?

 

[Buttered Toast]

Is Boston U receptive to ITA emails?

 

[Xenith]

II! Dates offered are january

 

[Ochemphd]

II, compete 8/13, LizzyM 76

 

[NaijaBoy0912]

II! Dates offered are january

Congrats! Complete date if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Xenith]

Congrats! Complete date if you don't mind me asking?

Early August 75+ LizzyM

 

[TurknJDandJD]

Oh god there's movement... OH GOD

 

[Buttered Toast]

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[Xenith]

Congrats! Which days of the week do they offer interviews? (MWF, or TTh?)

I think they do MWF, but I don't think any Mondays are left. Mostly W and F left for january.

 

[yellowjellybean]

Can anyone tell me if we will be outside for any part of the day?

 

[gyrfalcon]

Can anyone tell me if we will be outside for any part of the day?

Yes, for short durations during the tour while walking between buildings. Possibly up to 3-5 minutes at a time if your interview is across the campus. I would bring a coat for January interviews!

 

[alannn]

Yes, for short durations during the tour while walking between buildings. Possibly up to 3-5 minutes at a time if your interview is across the campus. I would bring a coat for January interviews!

when it's super gross/cold out we usually don't make you guys go outside for the tour 🙂

 

[NoCaribbeanPlease]

I have an interview on 11/30
Super nervous and not sure what to expect!

 

[dogsarecute]

Interviewed here in October...anxiously awaiting a decision!

 

[soswim]

I have an interview on 11/30
Super nervous and not sure what to expect!

Don't be nervous! They make the day really nice for everyone there. They want you there and they use the time to try and see if you like the school and if you fit their mission. Just be yourself, relax, and it'll go fine! Good luck!

 

[NoCaribbeanPlease]

Don't be nervous! They make the day really nice for everyone there. They want you there and they use the time to try and see if you like the school and if you fit their mission. Just be yourself, relax, and it'll go fine! Good luck!

Thank you!!

 

[NoCaribbeanPlease]

Is the interview style one-on-one?

 

[Marleywh]

Yup (answering the post above me)

 

[Xenith]

Do you guys know how we schedule a student host?

 

[Eccesignum]

Do you guys know how we schedule a student host?

If you look in the email that has your interview confirmation there's a section called Hosts. There's a link to a google doc with host names, email addresses, and instructions.

 

[sunshine93]

Rejected today, Lizzy M 73, complete around the beginning of August.

 

[TurknJDandJD]

God that stings..
Rejected just now. Complete August 6th
LizzyM 72.3

 

[SorensenMD]

+1, complete October

 

[Gingy]

Add me to the body count...

Complete early September.

 

[edward90]

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[BabyDoctor26]

Count me in with the rejections as well...really hoped to get an II after hearing non-trads/"career changers" having success getting in here.
Complete 9/16. OOS.

Same here. Non-traditional complete 10/20 and rejected today. Bummer!

 

[oceanic790]

I just got rejected as well... II completed early October

 

[CT9542014]

Rejected. Complete 8/10. Not sure why that took 3.5 months but oh well.

 

[Dirtybird]

Rejected about half an hour ago, complete 9/16. GL to those still in the running

 

[FreckleFart99]

Rejected. 521, 3.73

Complete 9/23

Rejections really really suck

 

[trailerparkjesus87]

Rejected, post secondary. Bummer, I really liked this school... Will Tufts show me some love? Come on Boston ☺

 

[MangoPotato]

Does BU send rejection/waitlis letters through snail mail?

 

[swearonmemum]

Does BU send rejection/waitlis letters through snail mail?

nah they have this thing where they try to care about the environment or someth idk (paperless?)

 

[manda7497]

II! Complete 8/31, LizzyM ~72

 

[MrRobot]

II as well! Complete early august. LizzyM is 64. Really bad gpa - good MCAT.
Edit: I guess my LizzyM should more like 68 if I average in my SMP. Not sure how that works.

 

[MissKitty2868]

II! Complete August 3.

 

[Jeremy44]

Congrats on the II's! Does anyone know if the interview is open or closed? Thanks!

 

[MrRobot]

Congrats on the II's! Does anyone know if the interview is open or closed? Thanks!

I believe its open file from what I have heard.

 

[SimonSwift]

Congrats on the II's! Does anyone know if the interview is open or closed? Thanks!

Open!

 

[dogsarecute]

Congrats on the II's! Does anyone know if the interview is open or closed? Thanks!

My interview was open file. Good luck with your interview!

 

[d.r.256]

Congrats on the II's! Does anyone know if the interview is open or closed? Thanks!

Mine was definitely open. One 45-60 minute interview, Good luck to all and congrats!