Chance international for BU + Merit Aid

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<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>I’m an international living in Sydney, Australia. I’m interested in attending the Biomedical Engineering program at Boston University, and am also applying for Trustee and Engineering Scholarship (plus hoping for University Scholarship).</p>

<p>My stats are-</p>

<p>SAT-
M:750 CR:770 W:780 - 2300</p>

<p>SAT II -
Math IIC: 800
Biology M: 800</p>

<p>Extracurriculars and Awards:
Student Representative Council (SRC) Member, past 6 years
SRC Treasurer, 2008
School 1st’s Rugby Team
Da Vinci Decathlon, Team Leader - Winner
UNSW National Mathematics Competition - High Distinction
Australian Biology Olympiad - High Distinction, National Finalist
UNSW Sustainable Living Challenge - National Finalist
PwC Australian Economics Competition - High Distinction
NSW Titration Competition - Finalist, Certificate of Merit
Robocup Robotics Competition - State Finalist</p>

<p>Community Service:
-Bowden Brae Retirement Village 100 hours
-Schools-for-Schools Program: proposed by myself and set up with fellow student council members, this program goes to local primary schools, helping the transition from primary to high school by giving advice and creating friendships early on in the transition process.</p>

<p>Thank you everyone who contributes for taking your time to help me,
Shane King,</p>

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<p>bump~~plz reply</p>

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<p>What are your grades?</p>

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<p>If your grades (and your class schedule itself!) are as impressive as your standardized test scores, you can definitely expect a decent merit award. I got a University Scholarship with my 32 ACT and 600-700 in my SAT subject tests and a 3.55 unweighted GPA.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Well, in Australia, we don't have a GPA, and we won't get final exit exam results by the Trustee scholarship deadline. I have most subjects 95+, a couple 80-90+, and maybe one below 80.</p>

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<p>so with those grades, how are my chances for merit scholarship as an international?</p>

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<p>bump~~anyone know an international with merit aid at BU?</p>

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<p>relax man you'll get a good package but you already know this.</p>

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<p>I thought BU didn't give merit aid to internationals. Could be wrong though.</p>

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<p>dey don't give need-based aid, but they do offer three scholarships to all students (incl. internationals) - trustee, university and engineers scholarship.</p>

<p>but i cant find any international who has actually received any of these, that's why im asking on the BU forum</p>