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Students must be entering their senior year of high school in fall 2008 to apply for the High School Honors Program. Admission is based on a combination of high school grades, courses taken, class rank, standardized test scores, personal statement, and letters of recommendation. Research Internship placements are also based on space availability.

High School Honors Application Form:

Online submission of application requires two steps:

• Submit completed application electronically.
• Mail or fax your transcript, recommendations forms, personal statement, research statement (for Research Internship applicants only), and $50 application fee. Application fees can be paid by credit card or by check made payable to Boston University.

To apply for the High School Honors Program, please submit the application online or mail the following items to:

Boston University Summer Term
High School Honors Program
755 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 105
Boston, MA 02215

• A completed application (if not submitted online)
• A one-page, single-spaced personal statement. Share a story that illustrates your individuality or something you are passionate about.
• Research Internship applicants must also submit a one-paragraph statement on their area of research interest (selected from astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, medicine, physics, or psychology) that addresses their background in the area and the reason for their interest. International students are not eligible for the Research Internship track.
• An official copy of your high school transcript, including your fall 2007 grades.
• A copy of your most recent PSAT, SAT, or ACT scores. If you have not yet taken these tests, please explain why in your application.
• Two letters of recommendation (one from an academic teacher and one from a guidance counselor). Research Internship applicants' teacher letters must be from either a math or science teacher.
• A $50 non-refundable application fee. Make checks payable to Boston University.

International students must complete and include additional forms with their application.

Students applying for Financial Aid

• A letter describing your general financial situation and the particular circumstances that prevent you from paying the full cost
• Pages 1 and 2 of your parents 2007 Federal Income Tax Form

Financial aid applicants have their applications due on April 1, 2008 for Research Internship and on April 21, 2008 for General Honors.

Application Deadline

For General Honors, the application deadline is May 15, 2008 (April 21, 2008 for those requesting financial aid). For Research Internship, the application, including financial aid material is due April 1, 2008.

Admissions are made on a rolling basis, and completed applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis until the application deadline. Please allow about three weeks after receipt of your completed application for an admissions decision to be mailed to your home. Research Internship applicants will begin receiving their responses by mid-March and responses may take longer than three weeks.

Contact Us

For any further questions or comments, contact the program staff at 617-353-1378, or e-mail buhssumr@bu.edu.