I'm a Boston University Student. AMA

The title says it all. Mostly helpful for transfer students, but I can cast some insight on some general questions you might have.

hey! i’m currently a rising sophomore who’s looking to transfer to BU in the spring semester.
do you know whether it’s possible to apply for transfer as a double major within different schools? (i’m most likely trying to do a double major in music ed. and business/accounting concentration) i’ve contacted admissions to ask about it, and the lady told me that it was possible to apply for transfer as a double major (and that it was possible to apply for the questrom school of business for spring semester). however, i’ve gotten a mix of information when i go to different sites (on the questrom school site, it says they admit spring transfers, but on the ‘majors/minors by college’ page, it says that every major within the business school doesn’t allow spring admission). today, i was trying to fill out the common app questions for spring 2020 transfer, and it only allows you to select one major (and the questrom school of business isn’t an option either, it only appears as an option for fall 2020 transfer). sorry that this is such a mess of information, but i’m kind of frustrated with all the different information i’ve found and any info that you could give to me would be really helpful!

I would apply under one major and then do an internal transfer into whichever dual programs you want to pursue. If admitted, talk to your advisor and see what can be done.

BOSTON UNIVERSITY CHANCE ME
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Hi! Thank you for reading this I am just wondering what my chances are for being accepted as a transfer sophomore for 2020 Fall to Boston University with these statistics:

BOSTON UNIVERSITY Fall 2019 Transfer Academic Profile

(Total Applicants 4,380
Total Transfer Students 791
Percent Admitted 49%
Average College GPA 3.66 )

I will be applying this March 1st to transfer next fall

Intended Major: Archeology
HS GPA: 2.5-2.7
First Semester College GPA: 3.5
Second Semester College GPA Prediction: 3.4-3.5
No SAT/ACT

Extra Curricular:

President of my Residence Hall
Senator of Student Government Association
LAFE (Latin American Student Club) member
Student Conduct Board Judge (1 of 3 appointed positions)
Sit on 2 committees
Writer for the School Newspaper Voice (Newspaper/Student Life)

Internships:

Interned for Boston University Archeology Professor
Interned for Town Hall

Volunteering:

High School Tutor for Foreign Languages/ Tutor for Middle Schoolers
Head Chair of Youth Leadership Commission
Perkins School of the Blind

Employment:
Landscaping Company
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Things working for me:

Great recommendations + recommendation from Professor of desired major who is now an Assistant Provost of General Education

I feel like I might have an easier chance due to not many people being interested in Archeology as I am

Upward spiral with grades

Current Massachusetts state school does not have Archeology Major

I plan on applying to the College of Arts and Sciences: Archeology
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Things Against me:

Bad High School GPA

Taking 4 classes this semester but 5 next semester! Including Anthropology 101

Flat out hard to get into
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Thank you so much for your time!

decent chance. I think you’re more than qualified