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BU supplemental essays example?

Hey fellow applicants! I'm working on my BU supplemental essays and experiencing a bit of writer's block. Can anyone provide some examples or ideas on how to approach these prompts in an interesting and engaging way?

10 months ago

Hey! BU's supplemental essays give you an opportunity to showcase your personality and what makes you unique. CollegeVine's many resources can help you achieve this goal!

Here's a guide to tackling the current BU essays: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-boston-university-essays

And here are some example essays submitted by real students: https://blog.collegevine.com/boston-university-essay-example

Of course, these are just examples to help you with the writer's block—you should develop your own stories and ideas. Good luck with your essays!

10 months ago

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