Boston University

Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide

for 2024-2025

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How do you apply to

Boston University

?

You apply to
Boston University
through their application portal through the Common App
or Apply Texas
or the UC App
or Questbridge
.
Apply Texas
Apply Texas
Apply Texas B
Apply Texas C
Common App
Common App
UC App
UC App
Questbridge
Questbridge

When are

Boston University

applications due?

Early Action:
Early Action II:
Early Decision:
November 1, 2024
Early Decision II:
January 6, 2025
Restrictive Early Action:
Regular Decision:
January 6, 2025

How many essays are required to apply to

Boston University

?

There's also
0
optional essay(s).
There are no optional essays.

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Boston University

essays?

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Boston University

Supplemental Essay Prompts

Boston: Choose 1 of 2

Reflect on a social or community issue that deeply resonates with you. Why is it important to you, and how have you been involved in addressing or raising awareness about it?Note: Prompt requests 300 words or less; Common App text box allows up to 350 words. What about being a student at BU most excites you? How do you hope to contribute to our campus community?Note: Prompt requests 300 words or less; Common App text box allows up to 350 words.

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350 words
or less.
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Tips for Writing Supplemental Essays

How to write the best supplemental essays.

Tip #1

Develop Your Personal Brand

Brainstorm all your experiences in high school that you believe will show that you will be successful in college and beyond. The strongest ones will be the foundation of your personal brand.

Tip #2

Highlight Your Strengths

Your essays should highlight one of the 5 traits: drive, intellectual curiosity, initiative, contribution, diversity of experiences

Tip #3

Add to Your Personal Score

Every essay counts to build the overall narrative. Increasing your personal score increases your chances by 10x.

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