2021-2022 Boston University
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Awesome! Was this via email or on the portal?
I was notified via email!
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Congrats!!!! I can't help but keep checking that darn portal every day, haha.
seminolenumerouno
Full Member
II today!! Complete 7/19, OOS, URM, LM 70, strong mission fit. Top OOS choice so hype!
II today, OOS, URM, LM 74!! So excited!!
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deleted1111654
Congrats! When did you submit?
Submitted 7/15, marked complete 7/19
How long does it take Casper to update on your application page? I submitted my secondary and Casper scores about 2 days ago but it still says “no casper on file” and I know they get sent instantly so I wasn’t sure
I took it 2 months ago, got my score and everything. It just isn’t marked as received on my BU portal.
Still seeing “*** No CASPer score found in your record. ***”
I had the same issue! The status updated about a week after I sent my CASPER to BU. I think it transmits within 24 hours but BU just takes a while to update the portal.
itdobelikethatsometimes
Full Member
I had a similar issue too! I definitely suggest writing a short and sweet message to BU on the portal if you haven't already, as it was suggested by them to let them know if there is any updated material added as a part of your application. I did that and I was quickly notified that my scores were received a day or two after. Good luck!! 🙂
Drinking-coffeeeeee
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OOS II received today! LM 75 complete 7/26!
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I noticed that too! Also, I received an II yesterday and was complete 7/21.
LM: 75, ORM, OOS
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deleted1111835
lol at me being complete 7/20 and hearing nothing
cs_doc
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That doesn’t mean they review completely linearly. What I meant was that some schools very clearly push applicants way ahead of the queue based on their MCAT scores. Other factors likely play a role in how Boston queues their review, but unlike other stat ****** (looking at you Pritzker), submit date seems to heavily factor
Inbutanxious
Full Member
Did everyone who receive their II submit secondary within two weeks? I had to push to the 3 weeks deadline because of a family emergency and was wondering if that tank my opportunity 🙁
i submitted like a month after i got it!! secondary recieved 6/29 and i was complete 7/20, just got an II today so i think you are totally fine!!
Inbutanxious
Full Member
Okay thank you for sharing! Congrats on the II!!
np, thank you so much! i hope things are getting better with your fam, good luck with the rest of the cycle!!
Hi, can someone comment on the structure of the interview day or a general schedule? I only see the start time on my portal. Thanks
A new tab called "Interview Details & Events" should pop up after you refresh a couple times. There are 3 components to your "interview day" consisting of Intro to BUSM, Student Panel, and your interview itself. You can use the new tab to sign up for the Intro to BUSM (90 minutes) and Student Panel (60 minutes).
neuriobioliogy
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very chill and conversation-like! mine took about 45min-1hr
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I really enjoyed both but especially the intro session. Dr. Goodell seems like a gem. She gave great information about the school and was very receptive to questions.
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deleted1111654
Omg congrats! when were you complete?
Thanks! 7/30. I think I'll wait in case I'm being punked by admissions haha
212kindofgal
Full Member
Is it normal to not hear anything back from all of the schools you applied to? I applied to 23 schools and not a peep from any single one lmao * I was complete the first week of July for 90% of them
Yes, it's normal!
bluenette23
Full Member
Received II at 4:00PM!! 522/3.99, OOS with very strong ties to Boston. This is my top choice, I cannot believe that I'm writing this right now... Interview scheduled for 10/14
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deleted1074206
I had something similar happen to me around two weeks ago. I think the email inviting you for an interview is delayed. I scheduled my interview and ultimately never got an official interview invite email, only interview confirmation emails 🙂
Yup, that's exactly what happened to me!
psychedout!!!
Full Member
not me complete 7/26 and not hearing anything 🙃🙃 everything is fine
Lol complete 7/19 with a stupid number of service + research hours and checking the portal every day
what made it stressful if you don't mind me asking? im interviewing soon and im a little spooked!!
neuriobioliogy
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does anyone who has interviewed know how to send a thank you letter to the interviewer? do we upload it to the portal or send it to the interviewer directly?
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Wait are you for real…. Why was it stressful!? I thought BU was supposed to be a chill interview!?
I feel like it just comes down to the interviewer. I just had a ridiculously tough interview from a school that everyone claimed to be really chill, but my interviewer told me at the end that he likes grilling applicants.
my interviewer just asked me a lot of difficult ethical questions, I think it does depend on the interviewer which sucks because I feel like i'd have a better chance if my interview was chill and friendly
Actually, this is all over the place and there is really no way to know. The only thing that is for certain is that you leave the chill interview feeling better. You have absolutely no way to know whether or not the person conducting the stress interview is actually very generous in their evaluation of you, and vice versa. This is why the adcoms universally say we suck at judging our own interview performance.
Just to add to this thread... My interview here was very relaxed. Not any ethics questions. Very much just conversational about my experiences etc.
