How to Apply for Summer Preview

Please be sure to visit our website on December 15 for updated information about the 2010 program.

Admissions

Students must be entering their freshman or sophomore year of high school to apply for the Summer Preview Program. Admission is based on a combination of high school grades and a one-page personal statement.

Admissions are made on a rolling basis and completed applications will be considered until the sessions are filled. Decisions on admission will be made once we receive the completed application. A decision will be mailed to each student within three weeks from when we receive the completed application.

Some seminars may fill up more quickly than others. If you are willing to attend alternate seminars, please rank your selections on the application.

How to Apply Online

Online submission of application requires two steps:

  • Submit the online form electronically
  • Mail in or fax the rest of your materials that are listed below:
  • A one-page, single-spaced personal statement. Tell us why you want to attend Summer Preview.
  • An official copy of your transcript from your previous two years of school, including your fall 2008 grades.
  • A $50 non-refundable application fee. Please make checks payable to Boston University.
  • International students must complete an additional form with their application.*

How to Apply Using a Paper Form

To apply using a paper application form, please submit the following materials to Boston University Summer Term:

  • A completed application form.
  • A one-page, single-spaced personal statement. Tell us why you want to attend Summer Preview.
  • An official copy of your transcript from your previous two years of school, including your fall 2008 grades.
  • A $50 non-refundable application fee. Please make checks payable to Boston University.
  • International students must complete an additional form with their application.*

No recommendation forms are needed for Summer Preview.

Mailing Address:
Boston University Summer Term
Summer Preview Program
755 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 105
Boston, MA 02215
Fax: 617-353-5532

*For more information, international students should contact the High School Programs Office.

Application Deadline

There is no application deadline. Students are encouraged to apply early to ensure receiving the session and course selection of their choice. Please see Tuition and Fees for details on payment deadlines.

Contact Us

If you have questions or comments, please contact the program staff at:
Phone: 617-353-1378
E-mail: buhssumr@bu.edu