RISE Program Application

RISE Application

Both the $50 application fee (paid via credit card) and the personal statement are required at the time of submission of the online application form.

Applicant Information
Applicant Name*
First Last
Applicant Preferred Name or Nickname

Preferred name or nickname will be used in correspondence with the applicant.
Applicant Address Type*
- United States
- International
Applicant Address (United States)*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Applicant Address (International)*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region (enter "N/A" if this does not apply) ZIP / Postal Code (enter "N/A" if this does not apply) Country
Applicant Home Phone*
Applicant Cell Phone*
Applicant Email*

This field is for the applicant's email address only. Please do not enter your parent's email here, and inform us if your email address changes after you submit your application.
Applicant Date of Birth*
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Applicant Sex Assigned at Birth*
- Male
- Female
Applicant Gender Identity/Expression
If you would like to share more information about your gender identity and/or expression, please use the box below.
Applicant Citizenship*
- U.S. Citizenship
- U.S. Permanent Resident
• International students are not eligible to apply.
• U.S. permanent residents must upload a copy of their permanent resident card via the supplementary material upload form after submitting their application.
Country of Citizenship*
Parent/Guardian Information
Parent/Guardian Name*
First Last
Parent/Guardian Relationship to Applicant*
Parent/Guardian Day Phone*
Parent/Guardian Cell Phone*
Parent/Guardian Email*

Email is our primary form of communication, and parents/guardians are copied on all correspondence during the admissions process. Please inform us if your parent/guardian's email address changes after you submit your application.
Alternate Parent/Guardian Name (optional)
First Last
Alternate Parent/Guardian Relationship to Applicant
Alternate Parent/Guardian Day Phone
Alternate Parent/Guardian Cell Phone
Alternate Parent/Guardian Email
High School Information
High School Name*
Entering Grade in fall 2023*
High School Address Type*
- United States
- International
High School Address (United States)*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
High School Address (International)*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region (enter "N/A" if this does not apply) ZIP / Postal Code (enter "N/A" if this does not apply) Country
Primary Language of Instruction at School*
High School Counselor/College Advisor Name*
First Last
High School Counselor/College Advisor Email*
Contact Information for Recommenders
Please enter information for two recommenders in the fields below. One recommender should be your science or math teacher. The other recommender should be a counselor, advisor, or teacher who knows you well. Once you submit this application form, an email will be sent to your recommenders with information on how to submit a recommendation. You will be notified by email once a recommendation has been submitted on your behalf. It is your responsibility to ensure that the recommendations are received by the deadline.
Recommending Science or Math Teacher Name*
First Last
Recommending Science or Math Teacher Email*
Recommending Counselor/Advisor/Teacher Name*
First Last
Recommending Counselor/Advisor/Teacher Email*
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)*
Important Privacy Notice: Under the terms of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), you will have access to your recommendations unless you waive your right to access below.
Do you waive your right to access and understand you will never see these recommendations?
- Yes, I waive my right to access, and understand I will never see these recommendations.
- No, I do not waive my right to access and may someday choose to review these recommendations.
Standardized Test Scores
For summer 2023, we have adopted a standardized test-optional policy. Should you choose to submit a SAT, ACT, PSAT, or Pre-ACT as part of your application, please upload an unofficial copy of the score along with your other supplemental materials.
Test Name
Composite Score
Test Date
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Test 2 Name
Composite 2 Score
Test 2 Date
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Test 3 Name
Composite 3 Score
Test 3 Date
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Have you participated in a BU Summer Term High School Program previously?*
- Yes
- No
Program Name*
Program Year*
For which RISE Track would you like to apply?
Select your first choice. If you are only interested in one track, you are not required to submit a second choice.
First choice of RISE Track*
If you choose the Practicum track as your first choice, you will not be able to select the Internship track as your second.
Optional second choice of RISE Track
You may also select a second choice, if interested.
Note: The specific focus of the 2023 Research Practicum is Computational Neurobiology.
Subjects of Interest for Research Internship
Select your preferences for research internship subject.
Please include the names of up to three professors at BU whose research interests align with your own and explain why.*
We will use this information in our matching process, but we cannot guarantee matches in specific labs. For more information about the research interests of BU professors, please use the link to the RISE Internship page. (Limit 250 words/1800 characters)
Are you comfortable conducting research with animals?*
- Yes
- No
How do you plan to participate in the RISE program?*
- Residential
- Commuter
Will you be applying for financial aid?*
- Yes
- No
In order to be considered for financial aid, supporting documents must be submitted by the application deadline.
How did you hear about the Research in Science & Engineering program?*
Please check all that apply.
- Advertisement
- BU Website
- Brochure
- Counselor
- Friend
- MySummer Website
- Parent/family
- Postcard
- Poster
- TeenLife
- Search Engine
- Summer Activities Fair
- Virtual Fair (e.g. Brazen)
- Other
Please specify the Advertisement*
Please specify the Search Engine*
Please specify the Summer Activities Fair*
Please specify the Virtual Fair*
Please specify how you heard about the program*
Ethnicity and Race
Required for government reports.
Are you Hispanic/Latino?*
- Yes
- No
- Prefer not to disclose
Check all that apply*
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- Black or African American
- White (including Middle Eastern)
- Asian
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
- Other
- Prefer not to disclose
Personal Statements
Formatting from Word or any other word processor will be stripped out. Please make sure your essays are legible in the fields below.
Explain why you selected your subject of interest. Students who selected Practicum as their first choice, explain why you are interested in computational neurobiology.*
Limit 300 words/2000 characters
Please provide examples of academic achievements that illustrate your research background and interest.*
Limit 250 words/1700 characters
Please describe why you want to be a part of the RISE program.*
Limit 200 words/1400 characters
Certification
Certification Statement*
- I certify that the information on this application is complete and accurate and that I have completed this application with the full knowledge and consent of my parent(s) or legal guardian(s).
Applicant Signature*
Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Parent/Guardian Signature*
Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
The online application and supplemental materials for the Research in Science & Engineering program must be received no later than February 14, 2023. Recommendation letters must be received by February 21, 2023; no recommendations will be accepted after this date.

Before submitting your application, please verify that all of your information is complete and your personal statement is included.

Once you click submit, you will be directed to the Boston University Cashier Services secure credit card payment system (Nelnet) to pay your non-refundable $50 application fee. In some cases, it may take up to a minute for the secure credit card payment system to load on your screen. Please do not close your browser or navigate away from the page until the credit card payment system loads and you are able to pay the application fee. No applications will reviewed until payment has been made.

When you complete your transaction, you will receive a confirmation email message from the Boston University Summer Term High School Programs office. This message will include information on how to submit your supplemental materials.
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Work Notes

RISE Program Application

RISE Application

Applicant Information

Parent/Guardian Information

High School Information

Contact Information for Recommenders

Standardized Test Scores

For which RISE Track would you like to apply?

Ethnicity and Race

Personal Statements

Certification

Telegraph Fields

Payment Fields

Review and Approval Fields