CMC_Kid

I submitted my application in January (I think the deadline is January or February), so I've waited quite some time. Has anyone heard on finaid yet?

I received two - an informal email, but before that a more formal email with attachments, an ID number, and a little form to fill out to accept/decline.

No problemo. Congrats on admission! Congrats LeeSu! Check out the housing thread, i copied a bunch of recommendations there from last year by ghanada. Also, possibly a bit out of date but still some useful tips: http://busage.wikispaces.com/

Alright, I did it:

I am starting off this thread by pasting the housing-related posts from Hopefully this thread will be a housing resource for incoming LEAPers, and possibly a place to connect current LEAPers with the incomings. ----------------- AndrewGGG Posted 30 July 2011 - 06:07 AM Hey! My name's Andrew and Im applying for fall 2011 leap in EE/CE. I expect to get a firm (and hopefully positive!) admissions decision on Aug 1 or 2. Im desperately looking for a place to live in boston this coming year- does anyone want to share an apartment with a fellow leap student? -------------- armoluv7 Posted 02 August 2011 - 01:51 PM I haven't seen a post on this forum for a while. Hi Andrew I was also accepted to the leap program. What was your undergraduate major, and what drew you to the leap program? I need an apartment for the Spring 2012 semester only. Would you be interested in sharing an apartment for one semster only? -------------- StaNg72 Posted 02 March 2012 - 10:30 AM Ghanada - Thanks! I'll be starting summer. Any tips on where to live? My friend is taking a job in Boston as well, and we're looking for a place. CMC - I think most people will hear back within the next two weeks if you made the Feb. 15th deadline. And thanks! I hope you get good news soon. -------------- ghanada Posted 02 March 2012 - 11:25 AM I'm assuming neither you nor your roommate will have a car? If that is the case, you should def live either walking distance or off a green line branch (maybe a bus, but most people prefer the green line). Most students in general live in Allston, but it is heavily dominated by undergrads and very "party" oriented type of area. Brighton neighbors Allston and is a bit older crowd and more quiet, however, the train doesn't have a stop in Brighton so you would have to find a bus route or have a car or if you don't mind biking, it is a VERY easy bike ride (which is really popular in Boston). If you head a bit south of BU you will be in Brookline. Brookline is great, but it is a big area so depending on where you live in Brookline, you can be as close as across the street from BU or as far as a 20 min train ride away. I lived in Brookline for 2 years and really like it except that there is no overnight parking and most places don't have any type of parking garage. Basically, if you will have any desire to own a car while you are in Boston, Brookline is a terrible place for it. But Brookline is fairly inexpensive and close to campus. If you live a bit further out from BU in Brookline, find a place that is either close to the C or D line trains. The D line is the fastest of the green line branches because it does NOT go in the middle of the street with car traffic like the B, C, and E lines do. The B line is ridiculously slow because of traffic, but the C line is reasonably quick and it is nice because it goes through Coolidge Corner, which is a great area. If you want more of a city vibe you can live closer to downtown. Some people live near Beacon Hill or the North End. These are very busy areas with lots of tourists but are close to all trains and have LOTS of things to do. Also, the South End is a really nice and cool area to live in, but public transportation options are bit limited. And finally, Cambridge/Cambridgeport area is another big area for BU grads. However, you would be living across the river and definitely can't take a train into BU. You would have to either do a long walk, short bike ride, or a bus. ok, that is what I can think of off the top of my head. Dealing with housing in Boston is a pretty terrible experience. 90% of all apartments have a move-in date for Sept. 1st. This means if you need a moving truck you have to reserve it very soon otherwise you can end up renting on in NY and driving it over here. Also, like more than half of all apts for rent require a move-in brokers fee which can range anywhere from half a month's rent to a full month's rent. You should feel free to message me about specifics if you need some more help. -------------- StaNG72 Posted 07 April 2012 - 09:04 PM 'CMC_Kid', on 07 Apr 2012 - 14:14, said: Helaine was out this week (got an autoreply) but the director of admissions says financial aid stuff should be out "within the next week." I was told that on Wed. So, *crosses fingers* hopefully this coming week. BTW, is anyone taking summer school and looking for an apt? I feel like I'm way behind, haven't found anywhere yet.... Let's hope so. I'm doing summer and signed a lease two days ago. Leases tend to begin at the beginning of the month, so if you're taking classes starting May 22nd, you'll want to jump on it. -------------- ghanada Posted 10 April 2012 - 08:15 AM there are TONS of summer sublets available in Boston since everyone has to sign leases until August 31st and many people are either done with school or gone for the summer. Often times you get a better deal on these places as they are furnished and already setup with cable and internet. It would also give you some time to look for fall apartments.

Anyone have any leads on housing? There is some good info on this forum about housing. I was thinking maybe we could take that and create another gradcafe forum if possible, one called "Boston University LEAP - Housing," We could just paste in all the relevant info and go from there. It might be a good place for incoming LEAPers to look for housing as well as current LEAPers to connect with the incomings. What do y'all think?

welcome musiccity! here you go: quant - 160, verbal 165, writing - 4.0 from what i am told mine are about average for the LEAP program. Number43, have you heard anything about financial aid?

WOOHOOOOO! Congrats!!

Thanks! I was told via email.

Cool! Just wondering - trying to get a feel for what everyone is majoring in. Did you have a focus within computer engineering? Anyone else narrow down within their respective majors areas they'd like to concentrate in?

Thanks 43! Can I ask - what is your concentration going to be?

Thank you!

I heard back this Friday without having to call them up! They didn't say anything about financial aid yet but I was admitted.

You're welcome! I got a reply that they are hoping to get the decisions out soon... FYI they recommend getting FAFSA in by March 15.

Yes, I was accepted a year ago and I deferred. I had to resubmit so I'm waiting on the decision. My admission letter was dated 3/15/12, but I actually never received it. I had to follow up to get it resent. I got the financial aid decision 4/13/12. I followed up earlier this week but haven't heard back. If I don't hear back next week, maybe I'll call around.