Hey y'all, so I know that some colleges need letters of recommendation on your application. My question is around Boston University - how many letters of recommendation do they need for the undergraduate applications? Any insights?
For undergraduate admissions at Boston University, they require exactly one recommendation from a counselor, and one recommendation from a teacher who has taught you in a core academic subject. This means a total of two letters are needed.
Keep in mind, these recommendations should ideally be from individuals who can speak to your capabilities, strengths, and areas of improvement holistically. They should complement your application and provide different perspectives about you that aren't necessarily reflected in your essays or extracurriculars.
It's important to provide your recommenders with enough time to write thoughtful letters, so make sure to ask them early in the application process if they're willing to provide a recommendation for you. It can also help to provide them with some talking points or remind them of various achievements or qualities you'd like them to highlight.
Lastly, they will submit these recs directly to BU through the Common Application so you won't have the ability to review them before submission.
Good luck with your application!
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