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Boston University: Supplemental Essays & Deadlines 2026-27

Every Boston University application deadline and writing prompt for the 2026-27 cycle, verified against the school's own materials on August 7, 2026.

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2026-27 Application Deadlines

RoundDeadline
Early DecisionNovember 2, 2026
Early Decision IIJanuary 5, 2027
Regular DecisionJanuary 5, 2027
ScholarshipsDecember 1, 2026

Supplemental Essays & Short Answers

  1. What about being a student at BU most excites you?
    300 words
  2. Are you going upload additional information, materials, or writing samples to the BU Common App? Please let us know what you plan on submitting
    50 words

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Deadlines and prompts change. This page was verified on August 7, 2026; always confirm on Boston University's official admissions site before submitting.