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Overenrollment

After record-breaking number of applications, BU plans to avoid third semester of overenrollment

Seamus Webster March 2, 2022
The University is actively working to ensure it does not exceed its target enrollment size, an admissions rep
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BU Class of 2025 accepted among record-breaking pool of applicants, continues trend of decreasing admission rates

Daily Free Press Staff April 5, 2021
This year's admissions had an 18.3 percent acceptance rate out of the most applicants to date.
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.
East to West (COVID-19 Update #4): April 3, 2020

East to West (COVID-19 Update #4): April 3, 2020

Justin Tang April 3, 2020

This episode is also available on SoundCloud. Join us for East to West’s continuing special coronavirus coverage. This week, we’ll discuss the new credit/no-credit designation being implemented...

The Admissions Reception Center at Boston University. The university will make standardized tests optional for high school students applying for admission this fall in light of the coronavirus. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

BU goes test-optional for next year’s applicants

Iris Tao March 31, 2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic causing multiple SAT and ACT exam dates to be postponed or cancelled, BU announced it will allow next year’s applicants to not submit their standardized test scores.
Students participate in a walkout in support of tour guides on Friday afternoon. PHOTO BY MAGGIE LEONE/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Tour guides meet with admissions to discuss pay

Sophia Brown May 4, 2018
Representatives from Tour Guides of Boston University met with admissions representatives Friday as part of an ongoing campaign to secure pay for student admissions ambassadors.
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Boston University admits students to class of 2022

Armand Manoukian March 22, 2018
Boston University notified students who applied regular decision of their acceptance to the class of 2022 on Saturday. The number of applications received this year was the most in BU’s history, with 64,473 applicants vying for 3,300 spots in the freshman class.
A student at the anti-gun rally on Monday afternoon. PHOTO BY JOHN LITTLE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Admissions supports students who protest peacefully

Armand Manoukian February 27, 2018
Admission to Boston University will not be jeopardized for students whose high schools penalize them for engaging in peaceful protests, according to a tweet by BU Admissions on Friday.
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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...

BU, among other American universities, receives fewer international applications than expected

Haley Lerner February 6, 2018

The number of international students coming to American universities, like Boston University, has waned slightly in the last year. If the trend continues, it could have significant implications for universities’...

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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...

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