BU Class of 2021 RD Discussion Thread

Accepted
But does it mean I don’t get any scholarship and financial aid since i don’t see the decision status mention it?

@paveyourpath And then where does it say Scholarships?

Decision: Accepted

**Date applied: ** 12/16

Date decision postmarked/received: 03/18

Which school/major at Boston University: College of Arts and Sciences
Scholarships:

Objective:
SAT I (breakdown):
ACT (breakdown): 32 C
SAT II (place score in parentheses):
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.94
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): Top 10%
AP (place score in parentheses): Calculus AB, World History, American History (5), US Government & Politics, Comparative Government, Latin, English Language & Composition, English Literature, Physics 1
IB (place score in parentheses):
Senior Year Course Load: AP Physics 1, AP Calculus, AP Latin, AP English Literature, AP World History
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): 4th place state literary rally for chemistry, NLE winner Summa Cum Laude

Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parentheses): National Honors Society (Vice President), Mu Alpha Theta (Secretary), student ministry, science club, student ambassadors, etc.
Job/Work Experience: Raising Cane’s, Rosemary Food Mart
Volunteer/Community Service: Camp Climb, St. Anthony Parish campus leader
Summer Activities:
Essays (rating 1-10, details):: 9, worked really hard on it
Teacher Recommendations (rating 1-10, details)::
Counselor Rec (rating 1-10, details)::
Additional Rec (rating 1-10, details)::
Interview:

Other
Applied for Financial Aid? no
State (if domestic applicant): Louisiana
Country (if international applicant): US
School Type: Catholic, all-male
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: Male
Income Bracket:$150,000
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): First Generation College

Reflection
Strengths: Extracurriculars, personal qualities
Weaknesses: Standardized test scores
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected:
Where else you are applying or have already applied: Accepted: Boston College, University of Miami, University of Virginia, Tulane, University of Alabama, Texas Christian University
Awaiting: Vanderbilt, USC, Boston University, Emory, NYU, UNC Chapel Hill
General Comments/Advice/Hindsight: I wrote my common app essay about piano, which is one of my strong passions which could be a factor in my admission.

@nocturne21 If it’s not there, I can assume I didn’t get one?

@TexasMom2017 omg what? I have almost those same exact stats and the same amount/caliber of extracurriculars, now I’m nervous (and I’m not opening my decisions yet because my mom isn’t awake lol)

Nothing shows up under admissions decision, im confused??

I think I got this too… what did your letter say about it? @Quiteabeaan

@AllyssXx When you select Decisions, it will list Admissions Decision, Scholarship Decision and Dean’s welcome.

Accepted
College of Hospitality Administration
Financial aid: $42,500 a year

IB student
UW GPA: 3.8
W GPA: 4.6
SAT: 2180 old SAT
Community Service hours: 200
ECs: NHS, NEHS, Spanish Honor Society, Book Club (president), 4 years volunteering at hospice, part of hospice teen leadership board

@paveyourpath Thing is, it doesnt for me. Only shows Admissions Decision and Dean’s Welcome.

I hoped that, even if I did get denied from scholarships, they would tell me…

@AllyssXx I’m not sure. If you have the other links in that area of the screen such as Dean’s Welcome and some invitations (also Fin Aid) then I guess not. Sorry

@stressedlol4801 Click on admission decision. It displays to the left once you click on admissions decision. Are you using a computer or a mobile device?

@rebecca12345 I wouldn’t worry too much if I were you. I think it’s safe to say my son’s decision was an outlier. Really don’t get it.

Accepted! no housing portal access, yes this is my top choice

@ccoryat21 it started off as a rejection and then the second paragraph said that due to my accomplishments/potential for success/dedication to my studies, I’d be welcome after attending two semesters somewhere else

@nocturne21 With a 33 ACT and a 3.8/3.9 UW GPA I hoped to receieve one. Now the chances of me being able to attend are slim :frowning:

@TexasMom2017 I have a 3.7, and a 35 and I was rejected too

@paveyourpath I pressed that :frowning: but nothing shows up under the heading its just blank

@laurclassof2021 Oh maybe I spoke too soon. Sorry to hear that. No idea why. Who can understand these decisions? But I’m sure you have very good options elsewhere - good luck!

@AllyssXx Sorry. This is what is says when we first log in for the decision:

Freshman Applicants:
Admission decisions are now available.
Financial aid and scholarship awards have been posted.
All Kilachand Honors College invitations have also been posted.

It seems from this all scholarships are being posted with decisions.