Prompt's How-to Guide for BU's Supplemental Essays

Boston University's supplemental essay prompts, (including Why BU), and how to nail them.

BU’s essay supplements are mercifully reasonable. Still, there’s still a lot hinging on them. So we have an in-depth guide that we wrote for you at Prompt, from our long experience helping applicants succeed.

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BU application essay questions 2020-2021

Required: What about being a student at Boston University most excites you? (250 words)

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  • Our tip: Only answer this if you have something compelling to say.
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