How long should I expect to wait for an answer once I have submitted


my application? It will take at least 48 hours for us to receive your application once you have submitted it via UCAS. We will then aim at making an initial decision within 10 working days. If your application is incomplete or if we need any further information from you, it will take longer to make a decision. It is important that you always check myHub, our applicant portal, and respond to any requests as soon as possible. Some courses will require an interview and / or portfolio submission, which will also affect the time it takes for a decision to be made.


What is myHub? What documents should I submit with


my application? The more complete your application is, the faster a decision will be made. A complete application should contain the following documents uploaded to myHub at the moment of submission:


• Copy of your final or current High School transcript


• Copy of your High School Diploma should you have already completed it


• One academic reference • One personal statement • A copy of your passport


• Official scores for required / relevant tests such as SATR, SATS, APs and ACT. You will also need to ask College Board to send the score sheet to us directly. Our Designated Institution code is 7427.


How do I write a personal statement?


Writing a personal statement is one of the hardest parts of the application process because it requires you to really think creatively about how you present yourself to a host of people who have never met you before. You need to make it stand out in all the right ways and, of course, showcase your skills. On your personal statement, please include:


• Your reasons for applying to the course and how it will benefit you in the future


• Your reasons for applying to study at BU


• Emphasize where you have achieved an exemplary standard in your studies and how it relates to your course


• Your career aspirations upon completion of your course


• What motivates you and how it relates to the course you are applying for


• Relevant extracurricular activities (voluntary work, paid work, hobbies, interests, etc).


How do I write an academic reference? Your reference letter should:


• Be written by a tutor who knows you well


• Demonstrate how you can cope with the academic demands of the course


• Include your grade predictions • Explain any possible low performance during your studies


• Emphasize your strengths and how they relate to the course you are applying for


• Compare your performance to the overall performance of other students in your class / school


• Give a brief and relevant profile of your school (in a separate document).


“Once I received my unconditional offer, BU was there for me every step of the way!” (Jaime Gorman, Colorado)


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