Boston University Academy review by Harvard University student.
Class sizes at Boston University Academy were small, faculty was somewhat accessible, workload was tough but manageable. The student body was very competitive. Sciences were probably the schools strong point.
I first discussed college counseling sophomore year. My advisor was very helpful but I felt.... Get the real inside story on college counseling at Boston University Academy as experienced by former pupil and Harvard University student — Login or Sign Up to access full review
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They have contacts at most of the major universities and feel perfectly comfortable picking up the phone and advocating for a student to get accepted somewhere they feel is a good fit for that student. However, these counselors are certainly not magic bullets. They cannot guarantee that a student will get into an Ivy League university...
For those wishing to move on to Oxford or Cambridge, the provision is second-to-none. In the months running up to application and interview, every subject faculty offers classes (often run by former Oxbridge tutors) exploring further areas of their subject as well as offering advice on personal statements, interview technique and more...
Take SAT prep courses if you can and do as many practice SAT's as possible.... Get in-depth insights and personal advice on admissions to Boston University Academy by former pupil and Harvard University student — Login or Sign Up to access full review
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For the interview, dress conservatively. Try to be very clean and put together. Also, I was a tour guide for two years and at the end of every tour, we were asked to evaluate the candidate so if you think the tour is not apart of the process, you are very wrong. Ask questions and be interested. Also, tip for the parents: the kids speak on the tour. Do not ask their questions for them...
Most younger siblings have an easy time in the admissions process. I can only think of one case of a younger sibling not being admitted. About half of the students who entered with me had come from public schools. The remainder came from private K-6 schools, or had transferred from other New York private schools The Elizabeth Morrow School and St. Bernard were two of the larger feeder schools...
Boston is an amazing city to be in; you will never find it a bore. Boston University Academy supplements the environment with several social activities and events. Dining is OK but overall the quality of life is excellent.... Get the real inside story on quality of school life and extracurricular offerings at Boston University Academy as experienced by former pupil and Harvard University student — Login or Sign Up to access full review