Decisions should be out by 12/15

Anonymous wrote:Good luck! My kiddo applied ED, got accepted, and is loving it. (Highest rigor, 3.95 uw, 34, good ecs). Exactly the environment, academics, and classmates she was hoping for.

+1

Same for my DC with similar stats.

Loving freshman year thus far!

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Anonymous wrote:Over 85% of BU students rank in the top 10% of their class. Among students who submit test scores over half have a 33/1450+.

And yet only 44% submitted scores. Which is very hard to square with their data point that 85% are in the top 10% of their class. You would think those kids would have strong SAT scores.

No. Only 14% of students had a class rank to submit per most recent CDS. Top high schools very rarely rank anymore.

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Anonymous wrote:BU attracts a lot of hate in this forum which I don't know why. My TJ kid with 4.3/1550 felt challenged and yet supported for pre-med.

BU gets hate because there's no enclosed campus and it's maybe the 4th or 5th best school in Boston. Your kid had the stats to go to a better college - why did your kid choose BU?

Why not? It’s a great school for the right kids.
Your reasoning is pretty subjective.

Anonymous wrote:BU attracts a lot of hate in this forum which I don't know why. My TJ kid with 4.3/1550 felt challenged and yet supported for pre-med.

BU gets hate because there's no enclosed campus and it's maybe the 4th or 5th best school in Boston. Your kid had the stats to go to a better college - why did your kid choose BU?

Lots of international Asians at BU, if that is what you are looking for in a school.

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Anonymous wrote:Over 85% of BU students rank in the top 10% of their class. Among students who submit test scores over half have a 33/1450+.

And yet only 44% submitted scores. Which is very hard to square with their data point that 85% are in the top 10% of their class. You would think those kids would have strong SAT scores.

My kid had a 1430 - and did not submit.

Anonymous wrote:Good luck! My kiddo applied ED, got accepted, and is loving it. (Highest rigor, 3.95 uw, 34, good ecs). Exactly the environment, academics, and classmates she was hoping for.

+1

My daughter got in through RD with a WGPA above 4.6 and an IB diploma. She had great ECs, and her AP scores were all 4s and 5s. Her SAT wasn’t particularly strong compared to her other stats, so she applied TO. She ended up loving the school even more than she initially expected.

The environment is safe and fun, with lots to do and plenty of places to eat. The students around her are smart and hardworking. The school is very supportive, and there are many opportunities to explore if you take initiative.

1450 is a great SAT score. I'd absolutely submit it to BU.

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Anonymous wrote:Over 85% of BU students rank in the top 10% of their class. Among students who submit test scores over half have a 33/1450+.

And yet only 44% submitted scores. Which is very hard to square with their data point that 85% are in the top 10% of their class. You would think those kids would have strong SAT scores.

TO inevitably sees the 25th percentile scores jump up. It happened at every college, some more than others. Pre TO BU's test scores were lower but still very, very good. 25% of the class even at Harvard before TO got below a 1460. But suddenly a 1450 became a "bad" score. If you apply to BU, you read the tea leaves and leave out the 1450. This isn't unique to BU. NYU, Emory, Pomona, Tufts, Northeastern, BC, USC, Michigan, you name it, have all seen their 25 percentile scores rise to a level above Harvard's pre-TO.

BU attracts a lot of hate in this forum which I don't know why. My TJ kid with 4.3/1550 felt challenged and yet supported for pre-med.

Anonymous wrote:Over 85% of BU students rank in the top 10% of their class. Among students who submit test scores over half have a 33/1450+.

And yet only 44% submitted scores. Which is very hard to square with their data point that 85% are in the top 10% of their class. You would think those kids would have strong SAT scores.

If student is at a High School that offers AP/IB classes, yes!

If not, taking the most advanced course offerings is all that matters.

Regardless, of the High School’s offerings, taking a college course (Dual Enrollment) can be very helpful.

Anonymous wrote:Does BU want/expect students to take multiple AP classes if offered at their High School?

Absolutely. They value high rigor.

Anonymous wrote:Does BU want/expect students to take multiple AP classes if offered at their High School?

Yes