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Admissions

Application Deadlines:

Fall Semester: April 15
Spring Semester: November 15

Admissions Calendar:

Review of applications will begin according to the following timetable.

Admissions Requirements:

• All students must complete the full 8-credit program, enrolling in one academic course and one internship

Applicants should submit the following:

• • General Background Information Form (from the Boston University International Programs Application) or “Personal Information” and “Program Information” from the on-line application at www.bu.edu/abroad
• • Information Release Form (from the Boston University International Programs Application) or Information Release from “Submission Checklist” of the on-line application
• • A one-page essay describing why this experience is right for you at this point in your training/career.  Why do you think your ''voice' as a writer is a good match for the kind of film and television projects that are currently (or likely to be) produced.
• • Two letters of recommendation from teachers or others who can comment on your writing.
• • Two short (no more than about 2000 words each), contrasting writing samples.  Preferably, at least one of the pieces should be in the form of a stage, film or television scene.
• • Transcript/proof of graduation
• • $50 non-refundable application fee

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Program Fee

The 2009/2010 program cost is $9,900 per semester.

The following are included in the program fee:
• Tuition
• Housing
• Field trips
• Emergency travel assistance coverage

Additional expenses to consider

The cost for 2010/2011 has not yet been announced and will be subject to approval by the Board of Trustees at Boston University.

Spring Semester
January 12th to May 1st, 2009

For more information please visit our dates page.

Participants will be notified of any changes in the program calendar.

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Boston Staff

The Boston University LA Programs are administered by staff in both our Boston and .A offices. In Boston, a program manager facilitates the admissions and orientation procedures, and maintains contact with students prior to their arrival in LA The Boston Office also houses administrative personnel who are responsible for everyday operations. In LA, the staff comprises a resident director, administrative, academic and housing personnel.

Assistant Director, Program Management
Debbie Miller


Full BUIP Staff List

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