Boston University DREAM SCHOOL HELP

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<p>So Boston University is my dream school - I have looked into it and seen it and it is quite an amazing school, with all of the majors that I am interested in (marketing/advertising or communications), high ranks for each school, and the best place in the city of Boston. I would absolutely love to go there so much! - but I have to deal with its high price.</p>

<p>I don't know how much BU is into financial aid, but I am definitely needing some. My EFC is around $25,000 but because of family medical issues that is using money the realistic goal for me is $20,000. Of course, I don't want all of the financial aid to be loans, too. I read that (from CollegeBoard) the average financial aid package was about $35,000 with an average of 91% of need met (plus loans of about $6,000). For me, $35,000 of financial aid would be great.</p>

<p>Stats to help you figure out how much aid I can get:
3.5 GPA (Out of 4.0)
SAT: 1860 (630 Writing, 610 Math, 620 Critical Reading)
US History SAT Subject Test: 650
(Planning on taking ACT and Math SAT Subject Test in October)
2-3 Honors Courses Every Year Throughout High School (AP Class for Senior Year)
4-Time School Scholar Athlete Award
3-Sport Varsity Athlete throughout high school and 3-sport Team Captain
Times: 4:30 Mile, 9:56 2-Mile, 2:02 800m, 15:52 5K
Member of DECA, Earned Regional Marketing Award and Placed 2nd in Role-Play Event of State Competition
Been Fully Employed and Promoted Since Sophomore Year (2 Jobs)
Qualifying Score for National Spanish Exam
Webmaster For Four Web Sites (Over 2,000 Views)
Over 100 Hours of Community Service</p>

<p>SO what (really) is the most financial aid that I can probably get from Boston University? I would love any reasonable chance to go there since it is my dream school. Thanks for all the help!</p>

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<p>Look for a different dream school. </p>

<p>Need-based aid at BU is actually greatly tied to how strong your application is. While I think you will probably get in, I would not count on very much aid. </p>

<p>Moreover, their definition of financial need is liable to be much different from the amount calculated by FAFSA or CSS.</p>

<p>I would say there is a strong possibility that BU is not financially feasible for you.</p>

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<p>And to be honest, BU isn’t exactly a stellar school. BC, Tufts, Northeastern, etc. are all nearby and offer better programs.</p>