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Overview

The mission of Boston University Academy is to educate talented students who are passionate about learning and who share the joy of inquiry.
Engaging with dedicated teachers in a small and caring community, students first immerse themselves in a classically based curriculum and then continue their intellectual interests at Boston University, a major research University.
Boston University Academy With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool
A+ Day
A+ Matriculation
A+ Academics
B Extracurricular activities
A+ Community
B+ Reviews
Day S. Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: No
Day S. Tuition: $55,234
# of Students: 234
Teacher:Student: 1:10%
International Student: 3%
AP Courses: 0
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 95%
SAT: 1491/1600
IB: No

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2
#3 Harvard College 2
#3 Yale University 3
LAC #1 Williams College 1
#6 University of Chicago 1
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1
#10 Northwestern University 1
#12 Dartmouth College 1
#13 Brown University 1
#17 Cornell University 2
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 2
#25 New York University 2
#32 Tufts University 2
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#36 Boston College 1
#41 Boston University 1
#44 Northeastern University 4
#62 George Washington University 1
LAC #13 Smith College 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
LAC #18 Barnard College 1
LAC #18 Haverford College 1
#151 Oregon State University 1
LAC #31 Bryn Mawr College 1
Bentley University 1
McGill University 1
Oberlin College 1
University of Maryland: College Park 1
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Ranking University/College Students
Stanford University 1
Brown University 1
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AP Scores

(2021-2022)
81%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Sports

(Total 7)
Crew
Cross Country
Sailing
Soccer
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Crew
Cross Country
Sailing
Soccer
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 41)
Art Club
Asian American Culture Club (AACC)
Baking Club
Biology Club
BUA Model United Nations BUA YouTube Tech Reviewers Club
Bullet Journal Club (Bujo Club)
Chemistry Club
Chess Club Computer Science Club (CS Club)
Community Service
Cooking Club
Art Club
Asian American Culture Club (AACC)
Baking Club
Biology Club
BUA Model United Nations BUA YouTube Tech Reviewers Club
Bullet Journal Club (Bujo Club)
Chemistry Club
Chess Club Computer Science Club (CS Club)
Community Service
Cooking Club
Debate Club
Drama Club
Fashion Design & Sewing Club (Fashion Club)
FIRST Robotics Team 246 Overclocked (Robotics) Fitness Club
Geography Club
Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)
Indian Alliance Club
Informatics and Programming Team
Jewish Student Organization (JSO)
Koi Comic Club (KCC)
Literary Magazine (LitMag; MUSE)
Math Team
Mental Health Awareness Club
Mock Trial
Music Production Club
Nerdy Games Club
Outing Club
Pickle Ball Club
Political Economic and Philosophical Theory Club (PEP)
Philosophy Club
Science Team
Senior Play
Shakespeare Club (or Bard Club)
Social Games Club
Stock Market Club
Student Council
Student Life Improvement Club (SLIC)
Sustainability Club
Yearbook
Model United Nations (MUN)
Music Fusion Club
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Arts

(Total 8)
Chamber Orchestra
Chorus
Drama
Jazz
Music Theory
Musicianship
2D Design
Art
Chamber Orchestra
Chorus
Drama
Jazz
Music Theory
Musicianship
2D Design
Art
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Contact Info

Official website
One University Road, Boston, MA 02215
617-353-9000
academyadmission@bu.edu
Massachusetts

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1993
Campus Size: 133 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Interview: On Campus
School Code:
TOEFL: 4622
SSAT: 1761

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 11)
5.0/ 5
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Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation
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Frequently Ask Questions about Boston University Academy

Tell me a bit about Boston University Academy.
Boston University Academy is Co-ed private day school located in Massachusetts, US. It was founded 1993 , and currently has about 234 students, 3.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.buacademy.org/home.
Does Boston University Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
In recent years, 81 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Boston University Academy also have 95% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Boston University Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 17.31% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 23.08% go to top 25, and about 19.23% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Boston University Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Boston University Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Boston University Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Boston University Academy in 2024 is $55,234 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at academyadmission@bu.edu .
Where is Boston University Academy located?
Boston University Academy is located in the State of Massachusetts of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 2 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Boston University Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Boston University Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 145 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Boston University Academy has been favorited by 170 users.
How to start with an application with Boston University Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Boston University Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Boston University Academy’s official site: http://www.buacademy.org/home or call them at 617-353-9000.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Boston University Academy?
Yes, here are few: The Winsor School, Ivy Street School and St. Mary Of The Assumption Elementary School.

The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Boston University Academy?
The overall rating for Boston University Academy is A+.

The section ratings of Boston University Academy are:
A+ for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
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