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Boston University Student Body President Dhruv Kapadia speaks in the BU Student Government meeting on Jan. 29. Monday’s StuGov meeting featured a proposal to increase BU’s student applicant pool and a funding request from the BU Veteran Assist Club. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

StuGov discusses admissions process, hears proposal from BU Veteran Assist

George Lehman February 6, 2024
Boston University Student Government heard two presentations about the admissions process and funding for BU Veteran Assist on Monday night.
The Boston University’s Admissions Reception Center. According to BU’s admissions office, the university will remain committed to enrolling a diverse student body. ISABELLE MEGOSH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU prepares for first deadline following affirmative action ruling

Sydney Topf October 20, 2023
Despite the Supreme Court's recent affirmative action ruling, BU’s admissions office says they continue to be committed to recruiting a diverse class.
academic affairs report in a boston university student government meeting

StuGov presents annual update on academics, confirms Representation Oversight Committee

Anna Vidergar April 6, 2021
The Academic affairs presentation discussed LfA, student mental health and study space usage.
Massachusetts ranked 14th in the country for the average amount of student debt per borrower at $28,565, according to a study released Thursday by the Institute for College Access and Success’s Project on Student Debt. PHOTO BY MORGAN GARNETT VIA FLICKR

EDIT: Too Common Applications

Editors November 17, 2014

Everyone who has applied to college has experienced the quintessential panic associated with choosing and applying to schools. The joy of getting accepted and the pain of being rejected jolt high school...

College applications now show increased need for creativity

Daily Free Press Admin November 5, 2013

In an attempt to differentiate the academically-minded from independent thinkers, a new trend has recently emerged where colleges are revamping their essay questions to allow applicants to demonstrate...

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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