Frequently
Asked Questions: The Application Process
- What
is the deadline for applying?
- Do I have
to submit all required documents by the
application deadline?
- How do I
apply?
- If I apply
online, should I also submit a paper application?
- How do I
apply for financial aid?
- What is the
GRE institution code?
- It is past
the application deadline. Can I still
apply?
- How long
will it take before I receive an admission
decision?
- The
general deadline for applying for the
fall semester is January 15 and for the
spring semester it is October 15. Please
be aware that many departments have earlier
deadlines than the January 15 or October
15 date. Most departments adhere strictly
to the application deadline so it is in
your best interest to submit not only
your application but all supporting documents
well before the posted application deadline.
If you are using the online application
system, the application deadlines can
be found at the “Program Information”
tab. If you are submitting a paper application,
the application deadlines can be found
on pages 5 and 6 in the GRS application.
Please be aware that the downloadable
paper application may not have the most
up to date information. It is in your
best interest to check the department’s
website for any recently updated information.
http://www.bu.edu/academics/depts/
- It is
in the applicant’s best interest
to submit all supporting documents well
before the deadline. This will allow time
for the Admissions Office to match your
credentials with your application so the
complete application can be forwarded
to the department for review.
- You can
apply to the Graduate School of Arts and
Sciences online or by submitting a paper
application. The online application can
be accessed and the paper application
can be downloaded at the following: http://www.bu.edu/grs/academics/admissions/index.html
- No, you
should not submit a paper application
if you submit an online application. This
could delay your application and credentials
from being forwarded to the department
for review.
- There
is no separate application for financial
assistance. On the paper application,
answer the question, “Do you wish
to be considered for financial aid from
Boston University (excluding loans and
Work-Study)?” by checking the YES
box. If you are using the online application,
click on Application Questions and check
YES on the question, “Do you wish
to be considered for financial aid from
Boston University (excluding loans and
Work-Study)?”
- The GRE
institution code is 3087. There is no
need for a department code.
- Most
departments adhere strictly to the application
deadline. If you contact the department
and receive permission to apply after
the deadline, you must submit a paper
application and the application fee must
be submitted in the form of a check. No
credit card payment is accepted with the
paper application.
- Each
department/program has an admissions review
committee. The schedule for reviewing
applications is set by the review committee
at the department. The Admissions Office
cannot tell you when you will receive
an admissions decision.
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