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BU Application status.

Short Essay (Characters up to 750) REQUIRED

In a few sentences, please tell us why BU is a good fit for you and what specifically has led you to apply for admission?

Essay 1 (Characters up to 5000) REQUIRED

Please respond to one of the following questions in an essay of no more than 500 words:

A. It is three weeks before the start of your freshman year at BU, and you are talking to your new roommate for the first time. Since you are trying to get to know each other, what are a few things you would want to share about who you are?

B. BU attracts students from more countries than are represented in the United Nations. Our global presence and reputation are important and are reflected in the perspectives, opinions, and experiences of our students. Why is this type of environment important to you?

C. While there is no typical BU student, our students have been described as smart, independent, innovative, and curious. What will you bring to this community?

D. BU has recently been named among the top 300 Green Colleges in the US. How do you see yourself contributing to BU's sustainability initiative?

Essay 2 (Characters up to 5000) required for University Honors College Essay

Please write an essay of no more than 500 words in response to the following:

Given what you know about University Honors College, what attracts you about its emphasis on creative inquiry and activity and how would you convey what is exciting about your own interests to other students coming from very different intellectual or artistic backgrounds?

Essay 3 (Characters up to 7900) required for Accelerated Programs Essay

The Accelerated Programs Admission Committee is interested in learning more about you. Please write an essay of no more than 750 words on why you wish to enter the health professions, including what experiences have led you to this decision and what you hope to gain from your chosen profession. Please make sure your essay is completely distinct from the one you submitted on the Common Application.