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Question 1

How do I know that my application has been received by BU?

Accepted Answer

The University will send you an email within 3-5 business days acknowledging that they have received your application.

Question 2

How do I know that you have received all of my additional application materials?

Accepted Answer

You will be able to determine the status of your application materials on your MyBU portal.

Question 3

What is a MyBU account?

Accepted Answer

The MyBU portal is a password-protected, secure site where applicants set up personal accounts to monitor the status of their applications. Once you set up a MyBU account, you can verify that all required credentials have been received by BU. You will also be able to view your admission decision on the portal when decisions are posted.

Question 4

What do I do if I haven’t heard from BU?

Accepted Answer

Boston University will contact you primarily through email and via messages on your MyBU portal.

Question 5

Is Boston University hard to get into?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It is a little difficult and challenging for international students to get admission to Boston University. The acceptance rate at Boston University is 22.1%. This means that for every 100 applicants, 22 are admitted as the school is very selective. If you meet Boston University's requirements for GPA, SAT/ACT scores, and other components of the application, you have a great shot at getting in.

Question 6

What is Boston University famous for?

Accepted Answer

It's simple to understand why BU is ranked among the world's finest institutions, with over 650 courses on global issues, faculty research on every continent, students from almost 100 nations, and alumni living in over 180 countries. Plus, our study abroad programme is widely regarded as one of the best in the country.

Question 7

What is the average GPA for Boston University?

Accepted Answer

Those who went on to enroll in the university for the start of the 2020-21 school year held SAT scores with a middle-50% range of 1340-1460; the ACT range was 30-34. The average unweighted GPA was 3.76 and 66% were in the top 10% of their high school class.

Question 8

Is Boston University an Ivy League?

Accepted Answer

No. Boston University is not an Ivy League school.

Question 9

What SAT score is required for BU?

Accepted Answer

A score of 1339 places you below average, while 1500 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute SAT requirement at Boston University, but they really want to see at least 1339 to have a chance at being considered.

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