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Yeah it’s very very frustrating! I don’t know too much about UW’s program or Seattle in general but I’ve heard really great things. It’s also a great opportunity to see another part of the US. BU’s deposit is $300 which is a lot for me to risk throwing away if I end up choosing UW.

Hi everyone! I'm in a bit of a conundrum in terms of picking which program to go to. I got accepted to both Boston University and the University of Washington - Seattle for the 2 year day program. My biggest issue is that BU wants me to notify them by April 9th, but I won't be visiting UW until April 11th. The cost of both programs will be just about equal to each other. I'm in Boston now but am not opposed to moving across the country again (grew up in California). I don't know too much about UW, but am curious about it because of its high rankings (#5 vs BU's #10 via US News) and proximity to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (I'm going for a dual MSW/MPH). I asked for an extension to notify BU but they declined my request. I really hate the idea of declining my offer at BU in favor of UW before seeing the school and exploring the program. My interest is clinical, and I want to explore medical social work and also mental health. I've had a great experience working with BU SSW (current BU undergrad), but their rigidness in me notifying them so soon (I got accepted on the 21st) is a bit off-putting and I don't know what to do! Any input on both programs would be so so greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!

I applied 1st week of January I think? Their deadline is 4/9 (weirdly soon!) so I’m sure everyone will hear soon! I found out at 9:30 Boston time which I thought was also weird. Good luck!!!

Update: I just heard from BU! I'm in! Not sure if I'm going, but excited nevertheless!

I’m in Boston so I popped by yesterday since I was in the area. They said I’d know by the end of the day but still nothing! So frustrating and I’m pretty set on accepting a different program as well even though they moved up in terms of ranking. Hopefully we find out soon!

I feel the exact same!! I’m moving to Seattle from Boston. Excited for less snow, but not looking forward to the logistics of moving.

Has anyone heard from BU? I’ve hardly seen anything about them. Their admitted students day is April 7th so I feel like we should hear soon? I’ve called but haven’t been able to get a hold of anyone the last few days.