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The BU interview
No admissions interview. Here is how it works and how to prepare.
No admissions interview
No interviews offered for domestic undergraduate applicants; international applicants may optionally submit an InitialView or Vericant English proficiency interview
How to prepare for BU
- Focus energy on BU's single supplemental essay (300 words max) , it is your primary opportunity to show personality and fit beyond grades
- Demonstrated interest matters at BU; attend info sessions, virtual events, or campus tours and note them in your application portal
- International applicants should consider the optional InitialView or Vericant interview as a way to strengthen their English proficiency evidence, though it is not required
- BU is test-optional through at least fall 2028, so if your scores are below mid-50% ranges, omitting them will not hurt your file
Practice before the real thing
Rehearse real admissions-interview questions and get an honest read on your answers, what an interviewer hears, where you sound generic, and what to sharpen. We coach you; we never script you.
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