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The Daily Free Press

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BU residence life

Students claim BU overenrolled Class of 2025, causing unconventional housing assignments for incoming freshmen

Olga Benacerraf September 2, 2021
Orientation workers claim the number is over 5000, compared to the typical class size of 3100.
information tent for prospective students outside the college of communication at boston university

BU sets up temporary informational tents for prospective students touring campus

Tanisha Bhat April 21, 2021
The tents are staffed by representatives to answer questions about BU and provide assistance.
prospective family tours boston university

With in-person tours still canceled, prospective students visit BU’s campus on their own

Emily Stevenson April 15, 2021
Families and students have taken it upon themselves to see BU's campus during the pandemic.
Standardized test answer sheet

BU extends test-optional admissions policy until Spring 2023

Sam Trottenberg February 23, 2021
Boston University announced it would extend its test-optional admissions policy for Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 applicants, nearly a year after the school initially made this decision.
Max Ferrandino

Politics Philosophized: Can you be moral in today’s society?

Max Ferrandino October 4, 2020
Trying to be a moral or kind person is often not defined by only yourself. The authority figures in your life, and society as a whole, define your morals.
BU Admissions now suggests that applicants from Korea, Taiwan and China attach a video interview through a third party called Vericant to verify their English proficiency. ILLUSTRATION BY NICOLAS TEPPER/DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR

International students to apply with video as English proficiency proof

Grace Li February 1, 2016

Boston University Admissions now recommends that Korean, Taiwanese and Chinese applicants use a third-party interview service called Vericant to send additional English proficiency proof to universities,...

A Harvard University report released Wednesday recommended college admissions offices to further promote not only intellectual but also ethical engagement in its application process. PHOTO BY EMILY ZABOSKI/DFP FILE PHOTO

Harvard report suggests “altruistic” approach to college admissions

Dave Sebastian January 26, 2016

It is recommended for college admissions offices to further promote not only intellectual but also ethical engagement in its application process, according to a report titled “Turning the Tide,”...

Second ED deadline allows larger applicant pool, increase in applications

Second ED deadline allows larger applicant pool, increase in applications

Ellen Cranley January 21, 2016

Boston University Admissions added a second early decision application deadline this school year to provide more options for students who are committed to BU’s binding application program, Kelly Walter,...

Fewer students applied early decision for fall 2015 compared to 2014, making this application period the second highest in Boston University history. GRAPHIC BY SAMANTHA GROSS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Early decision applications decrease after several years of upward trend

Inaara Tajuddin January 20, 2015

Boston University Admissions saw a slight decrease in early decision applications for the Class of 2019 compared to the Class of 2018 numbers, which were a record high for the university, said BU spokesman...

Admissions receive 20 percent more applications than in 2012

Daily Free Press Admin January 17, 2013

Boston University received about 20 percent more applicants for the fall 2013 semester than it did the previous year, BU officials said. BU received a record-breaking 52,532 applications, of which 51,036...

BU extends ED application deadline after Hurricane Sandy

Daily Free Press Admin October 30, 2012

Boston University announced Monday that its early decision application deadline will be extended as a result of Hurricane Sandy. The deadline was extended from Nov. 1 to Nov. 5 to give students affected...

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