<p>about the admissions</p>
<p>is it really difficult to get in? My SAT scores arent that good i only got like 1220 out of 1600 and on the whole profile thing i’m like below average. I’m FREAKED OUT cuz I really want to go to BU. I’ve also taken the SAT IIs but scores haven’t come back yet. </p>
<p>I understand its really competitive and its got me totally petrified! lol</p>
<p>Can anyone give any insight/review of Sargent College? The human physiology major in Sargent sounds perfect, so I’m pretty sure that’s what I’ll do should I attend BU. Do you not have to take as many non-science classes in Sargent or something? I’m not sure I understand just how independent each “college” is, so I don’t really understand ALL the differences between doing this and doing some other pre-med major in College of Arts n Sciences…</p>
<p>moxess: [Health</a> Sciences | Academic Departments](<a href=“http://www.bu.edu/sargent/academics/health-sciences/bs-physiology/curriculum/]Health”>http://www.bu.edu/sargent/academics/health-sciences/bs-physiology/curriculum/)</p>
<p>these are the required courses. the human phys major is excellent, and as a current med student i definitely feel more equipped than i would had i not gone through this track. i’ve at least had an introduction to every course i’ve taken thus far. however, if you don’t get into med school/decide to do something else, you can’t really do much with a human phys degree besides go to grad school, do research, or teach (probably also requiring grad school). but the professors are awesome, and the courses actually teach you about the human body rather than a bio major which teaches you about, well, biology of just about everything. same with any pre-med major in chemistry. however, with those majors, you can come out of college and get a job doing something other than med school.</p>
<p>It sounds like you barely spend any time in Sargent at all… Does much go on in the actual place of Sargent with any of their majors?</p>
<p>at/ot/pt, etc. the reason much doesn’t go on in sargent until your junior year is because premed requirements are through CAS.</p>
<p>how would you describe the campus atmosphere politically? more conservative? liberal?</p>
<p>absolutely liberal. few conservatives make their opinions known. but I dunno, as a political science major I’d love it if there more republicans in my classes!!! the political atmosphere isn’t crushing though…I feel like I’d be comfortable as a conservative here. people do get very opinionated about things like gay marriage and abortion though.</p>
<p>Hey BU students :)</p>
<p>I’m really glad you are stepping out to help us! I have a question about financial aid, no problem if you’re not sure about it. </p>
<p>If I rank 16/700 in my class, have a 1960 on my SAT, 3.9 GPA, and have an EFC of 0, how much will Boston University most likely offer me per year? Will they combine the granted aid based on merit and financial aid?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance :)</p>
<p>Yes, they will combine the grants and merit aid, which really sucks - but is true for all universities. So, if you earn merit aid in addition to your regular grant aid, you will lose grant aid in proportion to your merit aid and vice versa. Of course there are no limitations on merit aid, so you could potentially get a full ride.</p>
<p>I also know a lot of people who came near full ride in tuition based on grant money, since they had low EFC (or so they tell me…)</p>
<p>Thanks TheMan777! I just feel like BU is such a good match for me, and it would suck if I decided not to go because I couldn’t afford it. I’m still going to apply and hope for the best though.</p>
<p>My perspective is a little different I have just graduated from BU after four years. </p>
<p>With any large school such as this, you’re going to have a wide range of experiences. The large size of the school provides both benefits and disadvantages.</p>
<p>Classes: I did the premed thing but I also was a political science/history double major so I got a wide variety of exposure to different things. The premed program is good, but it requires you to keep up. If you get behind or don’t care, you won’t do well. This is good as this is exactly how it is (exponentially more so) in medical school. My political science and history classes were hit or miss depending on the professor. I was also somewhat disappointed in how the student body at large is more politically apathetic than you would expect on a college campus. I had friends in SMG and they felt it was challenging but prepared them well. I had friends in Sargent as well and they had a similar experience as myself except they didn’t have to take a foreign language</p>
<p>Other resources: The school has more resources than you can imagine. It was unfortunate because I didn’t learn about a lot of them until my senior year. It is a big school and they to this point haven’t found a great way to disseminate information to breed school spirit and interest in activities. I worked in the Residence Life Dept as well as for SAO and this was one area they were trying to improve.</p>
<p>Housing: The housing varies depending on where you live. The freshman dorms are typical and maybe slightly smaller than most (but you have to remember you are in the city and real estate is astronomical). Sophomore housing was inadequate during my time but with Stuvi II that should improve. Stuvi and upperclassman brownstones and apartments were really nice (but pretty expensive). Off campus housing was expensive, but it also gives you breadth and a different experience .</p>
<p>Socially: Once again large student body so there is something for everybody, but you have to seek it out. The University will not draw you out socially and the school is large enough where it is possible to be lost in the crowd but if you are open and friendly as a freshman, you will have no problems making friends. A lack of school spirit did emanate in my day (besides hockey no sports really) and this makes it a little harder to build all-school sort of events like many other schools have.</p>
<p>The city/weather: I was from the South so I was a little taken aback by the weather but like everything else, you have to adjust. After a while it didn’t bother me as much. The city is one of the schools greatest assets and you must make sure to take full advantage of it. It gets easy to hole your self up in the Fenway area but there is so much more to explore in Boston. It is also very easy to take a weekend trip to Philly, New York, DC, or to take a trip to see traditional New England</p>
<p>In short you will hear a lot of experiences from people and they all are plausible. This is not a school that will hold your hand as you go. You have to reach for that hand if you need it and they will gladly help. If you make the effort at BU, I think you can and will have a good experience</p>
<p>Hi. Could you tell me what you think makes BU the “best choice” for studies in economics. I am a US citizen leaving abroad. I am finishing my selection of schools. BU is on my list but I don’t have enough info to explain why BU would be my choice of school. Could you help me</p>
<p>ahhh! exactly the group I was in NEED of!
could you guys chance me?
please and thank you!
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/817077-boston-university.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/817077-boston-university.html</a></p>
<p>What are some statistics of people from previous years that have received the Trustee Scholarship at Boston University? What do you think my chances are?</p>
<p>GPA: unweighted 4.0, weighted 4.32
ACT: 33
EC: cross country captain
soccer captain
Key Club officer
Student Council officer
Chinese Club creator and president</p>
<p>Just wondering…probably a common question…
but what are the parties like? I heard it is hard to because BU is literally right in the city, so theres probably a lot of cops around.</p>
<p>In general, BU parties are dorm parties. Lots of people go to MIT frats for bigger parties.</p>
<p>Have you been to the new dorms? whats the cost per year?</p>
<p>If partying is what you’re into, you’ll definitely find plenty of options. It’s true that many aren’t actually “BU” parties, but they’re still close enough that it’s not an issue. </p>
<p>StuviII (33 Harry Agganis Way) is the newest apartment & dorm style residence hall. It’s absolutely gorgeous inside, and the views from the top floors are unbelievable. You can go to the 26th floor to study and look out over Boston. However, it is more expensive than the other dorms, as is the original StuviI (10 Buick St). The apartments do not require a meal plan though. As a freshman, you can’t live in StuviI or StuviII. The prices for the different res halls this year can all be found at [Boston</a> University Housing](<a href=“http://www.bu.edu/housing/living/rates/year.html]Boston”>http://www.bu.edu/housing/living/rates/year.html)</p>
<p>Hello, I have been looking at the BU website trying to figure out what the requirements are for the core classes, specifically in regard to a foreign language. What are the core requirements and is a foreign language required? If it helps this is for a major in Computer Science.</p>
<p>Thank you</p>
<p>pk so ima a senior in high school and i just recieved a full ride to BU and so of course im going there lol…but it deff wasn’t my 1st choice…but im starting to like it more because of all the great things i hear about it. honestly, im a party girl and thats my biggest concern about the school. if the parties or clubs not poppin then it aint gon work lol so what are the frat parties like?</p>
<p>also i think im gonna major in a foreign lang or international business so how are those like?</p>
<p>and i’m african-american and i so that Boston is deff not a black city lol so how is it for the minority students…do they all hang out together or what??</p>