Match Requirements for:
Finalists who rank Boston University
If you are a finalist who ranked BU, your National College Match application will be sent to BU, and you will need to submit the following requirements by November 1. If you have questions after reviewing the information below, please reach out to the school directly.
Match Requirements DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1 | ||
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Boston University Applicant Portal Activation: QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to BU on October 19, and BU may need a week to import them into their system. Once processed, BU will then email you instructions to log in and activate your MyBU applicant portal, where you can track the status of the materials you submit to BU. |
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BU QuestBridge Questionnaire |
Once you have activated your MyBU portal account, you will be able to access the Boston University QuestBridge Questionnaire. This questionnaire will ask you questions specific to your BU application, including major of interest. This form is required to complete your application. Please note that National College Match candidates may not apply to the College of Fine Arts. |
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Official Transcript(s) |
Please have your high school counselor submit your official transcripts to BU Admissions (see Contact Information below). If your counselor uploaded your transcript as part of your College Match application, you do not need to resubmit it. |
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(Optional) Test Scores SAT code: 3087 |
Boston University is a test-optional institution. Students will have the ability to indicate whether they would like BU to consider their standardized test scores when completing the Boston University QuestBridge Questionnaire. If you choose to submit standardized test scores: Self-reported scores are accepted for students applying through the QuestBridge National College Match. Official SAT or ACT score reports are required prior to enrolling at Boston University. Your official score reports must be sent to BU directly from the College Board or ACT. BU superscores both the SAT and ACT. To take advantage of superscoring, BU recommends submitting all your test scores if you take more than one test or take a test multiple times. For both the SAT and ACT, BU will use the highest score of each section, regardless of test date, to best represent you as an applicant. For the ACT, BU will recalculate a new composite score using the highest score from each section, regardless of test date. |
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2023-2024 FAFSA FAFSA Code: 002130 |
US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens |
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2023-2024 CSS Profile CSS code: 3087 |
Boston University Admissions and Financial Assistance use your Social Security number (SSN) to ensure they are able to correctly match your BU QuestBridge Questionnaire with your CSS Profile, and FAFSA records. If you do not report or incorrectly report your SSN on any one of these three forms, they may be unable to match your records to complete your application. If your parents are divorced or separated:
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Options following the Match | |
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Early Decision |
Finalists who ranked Boston University for the Match and did not match to a binding college partner may be considered for Early Decision or Early Decision 2. Note that ED and ED2 are binding admission processes. Applicants must complete the Early Decision Agreement, which will be provided within your MyBU portal. You are encouraged to review BU's policy on Early Decision and to contact BU by email with any questions. Early Decision: Interested applicants must email (see Contact Information below) to indicate they wish to be considered for Early Decision no later than two days after the release of Match decisions. Early Decision 2: Interested applicants must email (see Contact Information below) to indicate they wish to be considered for Early Decision 2 no later than January 4, 2023. |
Regular Decision |
All Finalists who ranked BU for the Match but did not match to a binding college will automatically have their applications moved into the Regular Decision process. Please submit the Midyear Report when available and any relevant updates. If you no longer wish to be considered, you must contact BU Admissions to withdraw your application (see Contact Information below). |
Regular Decision Requirements:
Step 1: Select BU on the QuestBridge Regular Decision Form on your Application Management page between November 3 - December 11. Only check the box if you fully intend to submit a complete application to BU (including all of the materials detailed in the table below).
Step 2: Activate your BU Applicant Portal. QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to BU on December 14 and BU may need a week to import them into their system. Use the BU applicant portal, sent to you via email, to track the status of your materials you submit to BU.
Step 3: Submit all additional required application and financial materials by the applicable deadlines directly to BU as detailed in the table below.
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Regular Decision Requirements: Admission Materials DEADLINE: JANUARY 4 | |||
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Finalists who ranked BU and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college) |
Finalists who did not rank BU |
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Boston University QuestBridge Questionnaire and all supporting documents |
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Questionnaire is available in the MyBU portal account. You will receive instructions for setting up your account shortly after BU receives your Questbridge application. Submit along with official transcripts, School Report, and one teacher recommendation (additional teacher recommendations are allowed but not required). |
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Official Transcript(s) |
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QuestBridge Midyear Report |
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(Optional) Test Scores SAT code: 3087 |
Only if submitting scores and there are new scores to report |
Only if submitting scores |
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College of Fine Arts Program |
If you would like to be considered for a program in our College of Fine Arts, please contact BU Admissions directly (see contact info below). Please note that most such programs require an audition or portfolio. |
If you would like to be considered for a program in our College of Fine Arts, please contact BU Admissions directly (see contact info below). Please note that most such programs require an audition or portfolio. |
Regular Decision Requirements: Financial Aid Materials DEADLINE: JANUARY 4 | |||
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Finalists who ranked BU and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college) |
Finalists who did not rank BU |
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2023-2024 FAFSA FAFSA code: 002130 |
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2023-2024 CSS Profile CSS code: 3087 |
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2021 Federal Tax Returns and Forms |
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Contact Information
Boston University Contact (regarding QuestBridge applications and general questions):
Bode Wilson, Associate Director of Admissions
qbridge@bu.edu
Boston University Admissions
Boston University Contact (regarding Financial Aid questions):
Rebecca Cassely, Senior Associate Director of Financial Assistance
rcassely@bu.edu
Boston University Financial Assistance Office
Contact Information (for sending admission and financial aid materials):
If mailing forms or official transcripts, mail to:
Boston University Admissions
881 Commonwealth Avenue
6th Floor
Boston, MA 02215
If emailing, send to qbridge@bu.edu
Continue to monitor your MyBU Portal and upload any required financial aid documents through this secure site. Please note that Boston University does NOT have access to the College Board IDOC Service. You should submit all documents directly to BU though the MyBU Portal.