<p>You know.. I don't know how I feel about this imminent decision. I feel that I've spent what, six years now adoring this school and had it at the top of my list but what if it doesn't work out? I don't think I can take it with "stride and smile" unless there's something greater awaiting for me at another university. But of course the package deal that we do end up accepting will not say "this is your destiny," so until that point in time where you feel gratification with your decision and the decision of a school that might have accepted you, you won't know. </p>
<p>I've applied to several other schools, some of which I have heard good things from which, others which I have heard nothing from. BU is the only sore spot for me right now. </p>
<p>It's scary and awkward and I don't know if next week is too soon or just something I cannot wait for. I don't mind waiting. I like not knowing and believing I still have a chance as opposed to having a decision that might might make me - sad. </p>
<p>I had a dream last night that I got in. Let's hope it comes true.</p>
<p>I also applied to SMG and my guidance counselor called them and they said i was accepted however it wont be posted till later this upcoming week</p>
<p>Good luck to everyone and I hope everyone is accepeted into the college, wazup3452 how exactly did you get your guidance counselor to call and find out?</p>
<p>abkid91, I am in the same position! I've been dreaming of BU since like 6th grade but my obsession really kicked in freshmen year. I can't imagine how depressed I will be if I get rejected. :(</p>
<p>I have visited their collegeboard profile and bu.edu SO many times! I am basically stalking BU now. :)</p>
<p>Chris, chill out! If BU is really your dream, then you must have written an excellent "Why BU?" supplemental essay. The adcom I met said this was one of the most important factors in BU's admissions. You'll be fine :)</p>
<p>I go to a small private school so my guidance counselor only has to work with about 50 kids most of whom applied to the same colleges. Therefore he calls all the schools just about daily tyring to find out if his students were accepted. I have a
1420 SAT math + cr
650 writing
730 math I
760 Biology M
5 AP Bio
5 Ap English Lit
94 gpa unweighted
104 weighted
ranked top 5% in grade</p>
<p>You mentioned the "Why BU?" Essay as very important in the application.
How do you see this one?</p>
<p>---------Last summer I took a trip to Boston to celebrate the end of my junior year in high school. I had been to Boston several times before, but I especially anticipated this visit because I was going to be visiting Boston University. Upon arriving on campus, I was struck by how the school was situated; branching off in the center of the city while holding its roots by the Charles River. My mother and I participated in the information session and subsequent campus tour, and I became infatuated with the school. I learned of the hundreds of school organizations and the involvement that the school has in the community. I learned of past students, namely Martin Luther King Jr., and the prestige Boston University has in collegiate ranks. As a student applying undecided, having a university with excellence in several schools is a luxury that is very accommodating.
---------After finishing the tour, I asked one of the students if I could have a list of restaurants near by the school. She handed us a pamphlet that had the names of dozens of restaurants. I chose a Vietnamese restaurant that was a block from the campus. As we had done in our past college visits, my mother asked me what I thought of the school. I told her that the University was exactly what a wanted: a diverse school with immense opportunities that was situated in a small city. The small city part was very important to me, as other schools that I had been to were either very small, or had no history. In Boston I would have everything at my disposal; a world class education, phenomenal social opportunities and a taste of the big city.
----------Walking around campus that day and later going to a Red Sox game, I envisioned myself living in Boston and experiencing the city. When we walked over to the stadium I felt at home. Growing up a Mets fan and experiencing the baseball “community”, the walk to Fenway felt natural. Overall, this was one of the best experiences in my life, and I hope to be able to feel the same way for four years!</p>
<p>gmailblows31: The first paragraph is the best. The whole thing is good, but it's too much about the city and not the school. On the other hand, it's well-written and persuasive. It sounds like you really mean it, too. You could have mentioned more specific things that attract you to BU - a teacher, a class, a club, a sport. But don't worry, you'll be fine :)</p>
<p>The adcom basically said something along these lines. "What's the most common answer to the 'Why BU?' question? Boston. And what's the worst one? Boston. You're applying to BU, not the city of Boston."</p>
<p>Hanita- you made a point there lol . i wrote about doing the SummerLab program, and now doing CityLab Scholars at BU Med School, it made sense too because I was there almost all summer, including I took the liberty of being there while our facilitators did their own independent research...it was cool. I'm a creative writer so I knew how to start it off...but then again that could have been his only impression of BU; the city I guess. Stinks he can't change it now...</p>
<p>"but it's too much about the city and not the school"
Yeah, I knew it when I submitted it, but I had about 2 hours to do my Upenn essay before I went on a flight to Mexico. LOL.
It was all I could muster after a week of essay writing, I thought any missing pieces about BU would be picked up by the "rather strong writing" (as my english teacher put it) and my stats.
We'll see in a week. </p>
<p>And yes, that is exactly how I feel about BU and Boston. By far my favorite city in the world, and BU is just amazing. </p>
<p>"The adcom basically said something along these lines. "What's the most common answer to the 'Why BU?' question? Boston. And what's the worst one? Boston. You're applying to BU, not the city of Boston." "
LOLOL</p>
<p>I got into NEU and NYU (Stern), I assume BU lies somewhere in between in admissions selectivity? Should I be expecting a big envelope in a week? lol.</p>
<pre><code> Five hours cramped in a car can make anybody’s day rather gloomy, though, the trip was well worth it. I opened my eyes expecting the cement monotony of highway driving but saw the urban jungle instead. The streets had no name to me, but their inhabitants marched in jubilant packs, all jolly and none alone. This enigmatic city fit me like a perfectly worn-in baseball glove. I was in Boston.
My cousin was graduating from a college in the Boston area. All he talked about were his experiences at school. He spoke of adventure throughout the ‘greatest city,’ despite ironically being Manhattan born and bred. I guess Bean Town is fresher than The Big Apple.
Attending my cousin’s commencement, the size of the graduating class amazed me; an army of red and black assembled across the field. Include families and friends, and Napoleon’s forces would be in proportion to his height in comparison. The chance to go to college myself and experience so many diverse people was suddenly an exciting possibility to a person who lives for being outgoing and making connections in life. There must have been some people in this massive crowd I could get to know.
My cousin graduated from Boston University, and the celebratory dinner afterwards was fuller of questions from me about the school than congratulations. This time, however, instead of asking about college parties, I focused on academics. I grew increasingly intrigued with the profound influence of higher education, mirrored by a newfound curiosity of the city of Boston.
That short trip altered my immature perspective and opened my eyes to the potential experiences available to a mature young scholar. Perhaps in several years I could find myself as one of the troops marching onto the field draped in red and black glory, self-enlightened, and armed with the power of knowledge.
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<p>Again, one of the points you make is how you love Boston. I totally understand that it's hard to refrain from it, especially since Boston is the ultimate college town and also the favorite city of many of us (me including, I've even considered getting a tattoo saying 'Boston', haha).</p>
<p>On the other hand, I can't deny you have great writing skills. What I like about your essay is that it tells a story. Mine is just a list of things I like about BU. I wish I could write with such style as yours.</p>
<p>By the way, here is my essay (because who am I to judge if I don't show you mine? lol). Take into consideration that English is my 2nd language, so my writing is very plain and simple. And it was late at night when I wrote it, haha. I don't think it's even close to perfect, I wish I would have written it more creatively, but that doesn't matter now.</p>
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I lived in Allston for over two months this past fall, so I took the B line train at least twice a day to get to school. Every time I was riding through the Boston University campus, I felt a strong sense of community which I wished I could one day be a part of.</p>
<p>In addition, I prefer colleges with a large student body because they have much more to offer than small schools. The number of student clubs and organizations at BU is really pleasing. I feel like BU is a place where I would never feel bored or lonely. There are already several clubs that I would definitely like to join – for example the Anime Club or the Choral Society. Being an enthusiastic fan of ice-hockey, I am also excited that BU's team is on a high level. I can definitely see myself frequenting the Agganis Arena to cheer on the Terriers.</p>
<p>But it is not just the rich social life that is appealing to me. Studying at a large college also provides more academic opportunities. I would love to explore other fields of business and management outside the major of my choice at the School of Management. Given all the advantages and opportunities that BU has to offer, I feel like it would be a perfect match for me.
<p>"On the other hand, I can't deny you have great writing skills. What I like about your essay is that it tells a story. Mine is just a list of things I like about BU. I wish I could write with such style as yours."</p>
<p>That is a great compliment. Thank you very much. </p>
<p>"Take into consideration that English is my 2nd language"
Technically, me too. I learned English and Spanish when I was 2. lol.</p>
<p>I liked your essay. It answered the prompt better than mine did. :)</p>
<p>Hahha, you guys have me all paranoid now. My essay barely answered the prompt.</p>
<p>I despise running. People automatically think that as a nearly 6 foot tall girl, my long legs would make me move faster than Roadrunner around a track.
My lack of coordination proves them wrong.
Though I am not the next great Olympian, I still played my fair share of sports throughout my lifetime. Freshman year of high school, I had a terrible thought: to try spring track. Maybe, if I became a thrower, it wouldn't be hard work, and I'd just get a good workout.
Needless to say, I misjudged track. I came home with sprains, bumps, bruises, aches, and pains. However, I also came home with new friendships. One girl in particular, Lucy, became more than a friend, but a mentor. Lucy was chockfull of smiles, personality, and brains, and I aspired to be just like her. She treated me like her younger sister, always encouraging me to try my best and not to let my determination waver. I would eagerly listen to her as she enthusiastically described Boston University, the school she would attend in the fall. I had never looked at the school, but I knew that if people like Lucy would be going there, I'd love it.
Fast-forward three years. It was now my time to choose where to apply, and at the top of my list was Boston University. Despite my hour-long standing ride on the T from South Station, I instantly fell in love as soon as I arrived. Smack in the middle of the bustling city was this great school, with friendly people around every corner. I talked to a biology major and saw his dorm, which had students singing and laughing through the halls. I met one student who claimed that BU was the best decision he could make, and went on to describe the joys of his unlimited food plan and intense Ultimate Frisbee games. The enthusiasm of the students blew me away.
To pick only one thing that made me fall in love with BU would be a crime. The city, the people, the classes, the culture: they all came together in a cornucopia of college happiness.
Best of all: no running required.</p>