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[clucky]

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are we expected to fill out BU's optional section with a 'why BU essay' or something else, or should we leave it blank? it requires you to check a box if you want to fill it out, and it just says "I wish to include the following additional information with my Supplemental Application." don't want to put myself at a disadvantage for not filling it out, but im not sure what i would say

 

[chilly_md]

are we expected to fill out BU's optional section with a 'why BU essay' or something else, or should we leave it blank? it requires you to check a box if you want to fill it out, and it just says "I wish to include the following additional information with my Supplemental Application." don't want to put myself at a disadvantage for not filling it out, but im not sure what i would say

I have moved your question to the school-specific thread for Boston.

It says that most applicants leave it blank. #3 also is already a why BU prompt

 

[Highest]

are we expected to fill out BU's optional section with a 'why BU essay' or something else, or should we leave it blank? it requires you to check a box if you want to fill it out, and it just says "I wish to include the following additional information with my Supplemental Application." don't want to put myself at a disadvantage for not filling it out, but im not sure what i would say

If you have something that isn't addressed anywhere else in your application that you want the admissions committee to know when reviewing your application then include it there. Otherwise leave it blank.

 

[Jahmez]

+1 OOS II LM 76.80 and completed 8/3

 

[shortienova]

+1 OOS II, LM 78, complete 7/24

 

[samplam]

+1 OOS II, LM 81, complete 7/10 🙂

 

[zangoose]

+1 OOS II, LM 75.6, complete 7/9

 

[CurledAlarmist]

Are you guys also getting 0 student info session dates?

 

[mattpk]

+1 II, also 0 student info sessions. I assume they will post more student sessions soon. Super excited!

 

[kemkeys]

+1 II
Saw it first on portal. Complete 7/24.

 

[dogsrcool]

+1 IS II this morning! complete 7/21ish. same ab the student info session, but i'm sure that will open up soon. so so stoked this is a dream!

 

[dustycrusader]

+1 OOS II, submitted 7/13, LM 75

 

[CurledAlarmist]

someone please post if you spot that they posted student sessions

 

[dustycrusader]

someone please post if you spot that they posted student sessions

There is conflicting information about the Student session. The email says that it is mandatory, while the website says that it is "strongly encouraged". So either way we should go to it I guess.

 

[CurledAlarmist]

There is conflicting information about the Student session. The email says that it is mandatory, while the website says that it is "strongly encouraged". So either way we should go to it I guess.

Either way, for some reason I can't book a session with the dean and I am guessing it is because I didn't choose a student session? Plus I would MUCH rather learn from students about the school than a dean

 

[CurledAlarmist]

Is that conflicting though?
Either way, for some reason I can't book a session with the dean and I am guessing it is because I didn't choose a student session? Plus I would MUCH rather learn from students about the school than a dean

LOL it has now allowed me to book the dean session

 

[mattpk]

has anyone reached out to them about the student sessions? I'll send an email by end of day if not

 

[deleted1216180]

has anyone reached out to them about the student sessions? I'll send an email by end of day if not

If you end up emailing them, could you let us know what they say please? 🙂

 

[5pinalc0rd]

OOS II just now, LM 79.5, complete 7/14

 

[clucky]

are you able to submit the secondary before they process your letters? ive never had this issue with any of my other secondaries and i usually submit the letters after i submit them, but bu isn't letting me hit submit with the LOR requirement not fulfulled

 

[Timetocrunch]

+1 OOS ii, still no student sessions but there are plenty of Dean sessions. LM 72

 

[MCCAT]

+1 INTL ii, LM75

 

[deleted1216180]

are you able to submit the secondary before they process your letters? ive never had this issue with any of my other secondaries and i usually submit the letters after i submit them, but bu isn't letting me hit submit with the LOR requirement not fulfulled

I don't think so cause I had the same problem. Had to wait until my letters were processed to hit submit.

 

[mattpk]

To everyone waiting on a student session, they told me they will be posting them soon and to watch out for an email about it

 

[deleted1224413]

+1 OOS II on 8/21, submitted secondary on 7/15 with a WARS of 75

 

[kemkeys]

Student Info Sessions are back!

 

[5pinalc0rd]

I've been reading up on BU after receiving an II, and I've been seeing that a large proportion of matriculants have previous ties to BU through various programs/attending undergrad there. I have no ties to BU whatsoever, and was wondering if my chances at an A are somewhat reduced due to this fact. Any insights?

 

[CurledAlarmist]

I've been reading up on BU after receiving an II, and I've been seeing that a large proportion of matriculants have previous ties to BU through various programs/attending undergrad there. I have no ties to BU whatsoever, and was wondering if my chances at an A are somewhat reduced due to this fact. Any insights?

You're fine. I know tons who never even stepped foot in Boston. Stop giving your brain reasons to stress. There is nothing you can do

 

[mattpk]

I've been reading up on BU after receiving an II, and I've been seeing that a large proportion of matriculants have previous ties to BU through various programs/attending undergrad there. I have no ties to BU whatsoever, and was wondering if my chances at an A are somewhat reduced due to this fact. Any insights?

They gave you an interview invite lol. Clearly they are interested in you!

 

[Timetocrunch]

Does anyone know what the dean session will be like or what to expect? I'm assuming its a group thing and I plan to dress professionally but was wondering if I should have prepared questions and how formal of a presentation it is going to be.

 

[CurledAlarmist]

TBH i think you can be chill. just dress casually but neat. It's just an informational session and tons of people will be there. They will not hunt you down to see if you are fitting some rigid standard.

 

[sunluvr36]

Would you have any advice on how to approach the educational history prompt by chance? My usual diversity essay has to do with reconciling my cultural identity through an arts experience, but I'm not sure if that fits here.

how did you end up approaching this? I would like to talk about a personal life experience that taught me something about important related to medicine, but i wouldn't say its really a formal part of my educational history??

 

[wysdoc]

how did you end up approaching this? I would like to talk about a personal life experience that taught me something about important related to medicine, but i wouldn't say its really a formal part of my educational history??

Your story could go in question #4, but does not sound like it fits in question 2.
Be sure to read and answer the prompts as asked

 

[888cheeseburger]

+1 OOS II 8/27, submitted secondary 7/27, LM score of 77

 

[FuturePediatricNeurosurge]

OOS R complete 7/28. Remind me not to discuss religion in my secondary essays if I end up reapplying. In hindsight it was cringy

 

[9_rin]

OOS R

 

[matted_chinchilla]

Omg ur all better than me I’m gonna throw up from the anxiety of waiting

 

[not_houseMD]

OOS R complete 7/28. Remind me not to discuss religion in my secondary essays if I end up reapplying.

I'd be surprised if you were rejected because you talked about religion...I mean if that's ALL you talked about then yeah that would make sense. But mentioning it? Or talking about an impactful experience through a religious organization? It's probably the overall application that garnered your R

 

[not_houseMD]

OOS R

When did you submit secondary?

 

[mrstruggle45]

OOS R 🙁
complete 7/30

 

[9_rin]

When did you submit secondary?

submitted secondary on 7/17, application complete on 7/30. LM 74.2

 

[viratkohli]

OOS pre-II R, application complete 7/29, LM 77

 

[TibiaOrNotTibia]

Dang, huge wave of Rs taking up the entire admit live results section! Don't wanna check my email now lol

 

[coobloobin]

OOS R! Redirection. Good luck everyone!

 

[happyplace333]

complete 7/22 no R... but LM 68. im scared lol

 

[happyplace333]

Omg ur all better than me I’m gonna throw up from the anxiety of waiting

same

 

[flykidfrombk]

+1 OOS R teehee

 

[not_houseMD]

+1 OOS R teehee

nice!!

 

[deleted1199420]

Shivering in fear about whether I’ll get rejected

 

[FuturePediatricNeurosurge]

Shivering in fear about whether I’ll get rejected

It’s been a massacre today