More News of Boston U. Being Lame-o

By: T.R. Slyder, TRSlyder@yahoo.com

First a deal with the devil, now this.

The Wall Street Journal just ran an article about some of the cruel and unusual Acceptance and Denila letters colleges send out to applicants. Obviously, Boston University does theirs stupidly.


Most Discouraging: Boston University. To students who have family ties to the university, its letter begins: "We give special attention to applicants whose families have a tradition of study at Boston University. We have extended this consideration in the evaluation of your application, but I regret to inform you that we are unable to offer you admission." Consideration of family legacies is common practice at many universities. But Rob Flaherty, 17, a North Reading, Mass., recipient, said he felt the wording in BU's letter translated to "we made it even easier for you and you STILL couldn't get in." Admissions head Kelly Walter says BU tries to deliver such bad news "with as much sensitivity as possible." Most applicants appreciate an acknowledgement of their family ties, she says, and she regrets that "our efforts fall short with some.


Great job BU.