gmailblows31 6 / 21 Dec 20, 2008 #1Prompt- Students consider many factors when applying to college. Briefly discuss who or what influenced your decision to apply to BU.Last summer I took a trip to Boston to celebrate the end of my junior year in high school. I had been to Boston several times before, but I increasingly anticipated the visit because I was going to visit Boston University. Upon arriving on campus, I was struck by how the school was situated; branching off in the center of the city while holding its roots by the shores of the Charles River. My mother and I participated in the information session and the subsequent campus tour, and I became infatuated with the school. I learned of the hundreds of school organizations and the involvement that the school has in the community. I learned of past students, namely Martin Luther King Jr., and the prestige that Boston University has in collegiate ranks.After finishing the tour my mother and I asked one of the students if we could have a list of restaurants near by the school. She handed us a pamphlet that had the names of dozens of restaurants. My mother and I chose a Vietnamese restaurant that was a block from the campus. As we had done in our past college visits, my mother asked me what I thought of the school. I told her that the University was exactly what a wanted; a diverse school with immense opportunities that was situated in a small city. The small city part was very important to me, as other schools that I had been to were either very small, or had no history. In Boston I would have everything at my disposal; a world class education, phenomenal social opportunities and a taste of the big city.Walking around campus that day and later going to a Red Sox game, I envisioned myself living in Boston and experiencing the city. When we walked over to the stadium I felt at home. Growing up a Mets fan and experiencing the baseball "community", the walk to Fenway felt natural. Overall, this was one of the best experiences in my life, and I hope to be able to feel the same way for four years!
EF_Kevin 8 / 13,321 129 Dec 21, 2008 #2I had been to Boston several times before, but I especially anticipated this visit because I was going to be visiting Boston University.After finishing the tour, I asked one of the students if I could have a list of restaurants near by the school. She handed us a pamphlet that had the names of dozens of restaurants. I chose a Vietnamese restaurant that was a block from the campus. As we had done in our past college visits, my mother asked me what I thought of the school. I told her that the University was exactly what a wanted: a diverse school with immense opportunities that was situated in a small city.YES, I agree that Boston is extremely cool. Good essay, this answers the prompt, for sure, but I think you should add some explanation of your academic aspirations. What is your intended major, and what special resources does BU offer.I think you should have one paragraph about the trip and another paragraph about other reasons you like BU.Good Luck!!!!!!!! :)