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Boston University’s College of General Studies. After arriving on campus in January, CGS students await news of the Summer 2021 London program. LAURYN ALLEN/ DFP FILE

CGS Class of 2024 ponders effects of COVID-19 on London program

Amanda Cappelli February 11, 2021
Awaiting a decision about the annual London summer program, which was remote due to COVID-19 for students last year, CGS Class of 2024 students reflect on their hopes and concerns for the semester.
Boston University’s Class of 2025 admissions saw an increase in the number of early decision applicants, among other pandemic-related changes. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU admissions talk differences in applying during COVID-19

Molly Farrar February 1, 2021
Despite pandemic, BU Director of Admissions John McEachern said BU received more than 75,500 applications for Regular Decision, which is a “significant” increase of 24 percent since last year.
Michelle Prario was one of 1,285 students who received their early decision acceptances from Boston University last week. COURTESY OF MICHELLE PRARIO

Class of 2025 receives Early Decision acceptances, remains optimistic despite pandemic

Lily Kepner December 23, 2020
Despite being restricted from official in-person visits, tours and information sessions for the last nine months, 1,285 applicants became BU terriers last week when accepted in the university's first Early Decision round.

BU sees large percent increase in number of early decision applicants

Daily Free Press Admin December 3, 2013

Boston University saw a spike of more than 15 percent in early decision applications in 2013 compared to 2012, according to data released Tuesday. BU Admissions received 1,742 early decision applications...

BU extends early decision deadline due to Common App tech. glitches

Daily Free Press Admin October 21, 2013

Due to issues applicants have experienced with the Common Application, Boston University Admissions officially extended the deadline for early decision applications by two weeks, said BU spokesman Colin...

BU applicants face technical problems with Common App

Daily Free Press Admin October 17, 2013

While trying to submit applications by the Nov. 1 deadline, high school students applying early decision to Boston University have been experiencing technical issues with the Common Application, said...

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