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Anonymous wrote:I went to BU in the early 2000s and it was competitive, meaning above 3.0 gpa from a good school and 1300 sat. Now it seems impossible and highly competitive with the sat needing to be above 1500 if you’re coming from a top dmv public. It’s changed!!!

Also BU has some slightly easier “back doors”

College of general studies - do two years of gen Ed and then can transfer to Arts and sciences, communications, education or management

Education then transfer college within bu

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Anonymous wrote:I know several kids who attend BU and they love it. They've made great friends at the school and since Boston is a college town, they've made friends at several of the other universities in Boston. Academically, it's challenging and there isn't grade deflation as another poster mentioned, but they have maintained the same rigorous grading structure that most universities had 30 years ago (i.e., other national universities have grade inflation). I feel this helps students realize their actual standing relative to others and better prepares them for the realities of the workforce. Most employers hiring from BU understand the grading structure so we haven't noticed it impacting future employment.

Its a very selective school to get into and the bar is high (average 1430 SAT average / 32 ACT) but it's not the most selective. I know we need to take university rankings with a grain a salt, but it is a top 50 nationally ranked school and has been for years.

It's incredibly expensive for what it is though, and they are sheepish on merit unless you're a super stat kid or have something else unique to offer.

It's a campus located right outside of downtown Boston in the middle of a great place for students to live. That alone makes it attractive

"Great place" is in the eye of the beholder. It's not just a little urban, it's very urban, the campus is a mile long strip of Comm Ave. The campus is not traditional or distinct from the surrounding area. Whether that's what a student really wants will vary tremendously from person to person.

OP, I suggest visiting if at all possible. The Northeastern and BC campuses nearby offer contrasts that may be very helpful in deciding which style campus feels right for you, so try to at least drive by those if you can.

BU has taken to some of the same ways as Northeastern for score reporting, not including spring admits (though unlike Northeastern, BU may include internationals, I'm not sure). And of course note that classes of 2025 and 2026, as everywhere else, was test optional, which further skews score ranges. Nonetheless, BU remains popular for those looking for an urban university, especially with a sizeable international presence.

BU is absolutely distinct fro the surrounding area. Everything between Coomonwelath Avenue is BU. And being on the river gives it a different feel than a school that’s in the middle of a city like NYU. I think that when people say “great location” they’re talking about the fact that it’s within walking distance of Fenway Park which is a cultural phenomenon is Boston. It’s also within a couple of blocks of the Fens which is a linear park with a string of ponds which make it a lovely place for walking and just getting outdoors. Between the Fens and the Charles River there’s lots of opportunity for jogging, power walking, etc. and the Charles isn’t a big river like the Hudson or even the Potomac. It’s dammed as it gets closer to downtown. So without strong currents or heavy boat traffic,, it’s great for canoeing, kayaking or rowing. The adjacent neighborhoods of Kenmore Square and Back Bay are outstanding. After that is Boston Commin, just 2+ miles down the road, a short bike ride. Just 2 miles in the other direction is Harvard Square, which is student central for college town USA.

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Should have said in the previous post ^^ “Everything between Commonwealth Avenue and the Charles River is BU . . .”