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The Boston University Admissions building. BU has admitted the first round of early decision applicants to the class of 2028. ISABELLE MEGOSH/DFP FILE

BU welcomes early decision class of 2028

Daily Free Press Staff December 14, 2023
Boston University released decisions for the first round of early decision Thursday evening, admitting 34.1% of applicants to the class of 2028 in the first round of admissions following the affirmative action ruling.
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.
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Record-setting number of students apply via early decision

Haley Lerner February 16, 2018

More than 64,400 students applied to Boston University for the Class of 2022, breaking the applicant record that was set last year. Making up almost seven percent of the total applicant pool are the...

Preview: Early Decision Class of 2022

Mike Reddy January 19, 2018

Boston University’s undergraduate admissions staff have begun accepting students who applied for the incoming class of 2022. Those who were accepted early decision were notified in December. Accepted...

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BU breaks record with 60,000 freshman applicants

Andres Picon January 26, 2017

Boston University announced Monday that the admissions office received more than 60,000 freshman applications this year, setting a school record. This figure surpasses the then-record 57,433 applicants...

A look at incoming Class of 2021 Early Decision students

A look at incoming Class of 2021 Early Decision students

Breanne Kovatch January 19, 2017

The Boston University admissions office has seen an increase in this year’s Early Decision applicants. The university has received 4,181 Early Decision applicants, providing a 22 percent increase from...

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,...

Boston University’s Class of 2019 applicants received notification of their acceptance Saturday. The university received the highest number of applicants in its history this year. GRAPHIC BY SAMANTHA GROSS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Record breaking number of applicants for Class of 2019

Chris Fergus March 26, 2015

Boston University Admissions received 54,757 applications for spots in the Class of 2019, setting a record high for the university. The Class of 2019 had an acceptance rate of 32 percent and admitted...

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...

BU officials report 40 percent rise in ED apps

Daily Free Press Admin December 3, 2012

Boston University received 40 percent more applications for early decision in 2012 than it did the previous year, BU officials said. For early decision, 1,505 people applied to BU for the fall 2013...

BU reports 40 percent more E.D. apps

Daily Free Press Admin December 2, 2012

Boston University received over 40 percent more applications for early decision in 2012 than it did in 2011, BU officials said. Colin Riley, BU spokesman, said 1,505 people applied for early decision...

BU extends ED app. deadline after Hurricane

Daily Free Press Admin October 31, 2012

Boston University officials announced Monday that they will extend the early decision application deadline as a result of Hurricane Sandy. The deadline was extended from Nov. 1 to Nov. 5 to provide...

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