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Looking back at my college essay

Thalia Lauzon September 27, 2021
I thought I had to be something I wasn’t and over exaggerate a problem I never really saw as one.
academic affairs report in a boston university student government meeting

StuGov presents annual update on academics, confirms Representation Oversight Committee

Anna Vidergar April 6, 2021
The Academic affairs presentation discussed LfA, student mental health and study space usage.
Our True Face: American college applications are not equally accessible

Our True Face: American college applications are not equally accessible

Maria Jimenez Moya March 31, 2020
Even with all of the support I received, the application process was still very daunting. I had no idea where to start, what to write about or even where to apply.
East to West: November 25, 2019

East to West: November 25, 2019

JenRacoosin November 25, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover a ceiling collapse in a BU brownstone, changes to ride-sharing at Boston Logan Airport, a BU global health reporting fellowship, and more. This episode...

Boston University will accept Coalition Applications from applicants for the Class of 2024 as an alternative to the traditional Common Application. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Coalition Application now accepted by Boston University Admissions

John Kim November 21, 2019
This year BU will accept the Coalition Application in addition to the Common Application for applicants seeking to join the Class of 2024. Previous to this change, the Common Application was the only way for prospective students to apply to BU.
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EDITORIAL: Students should not be judged by social media accounts

Editors March 21, 2017

For seniors in high school, the entire year revolves around the Common Application. They’re constantly editing college essays, updating applications and regularly refreshing their emails for news of...

College applications now show increased need for creativity

Daily Free Press Admin November 5, 2013

In an attempt to differentiate the academically-minded from independent thinkers, a new trend has recently emerged where colleges are revamping their essay questions to allow applicants to demonstrate...

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