Upcoming Events
MasterClass Monday Series
Monday, October 23 | Monday, December 11 | Monday, January 22
Back by popular demand, the BUA MasterClass Monday Series!
BUA teachers are the heart and soul of our school, and we want applicants (and their parents!) to experience the dynamism of our academic program for themselves. Join us on zoom for interactive sessions with our amazing teachers to learn more about our academic community.
Monday, December 11:
History MasterClass with Mrs. Brown | 6:30 p.m. — Register now
Math MasterClass with Ms. Rowny | 7:45 p.m. — Register Now
Monday, January 22:
English MasterClass with Dr. Alvarez | 6:30 p.m. — Register now
Chemistry MasterClass with Dr. Karnaukh | 7:45 p.m. — Register now
BISC
Wednesday, May 8
Join us to hear from a panel of Admissions Directors from 19 Boston-area Independent Schools talk about mission-driven education, high academic standards, individualized student experiences, educating the whole child, and other topics relevant to the applicant’s journey towards enrollment. The program will begin with a panel, followed by zoom meeting rooms to allow families to connect with individual schools and learn more about their specific programs and admission processes.
The link for the May 8 event will be available early in the spring.
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Past Events
Open House
Join us via Zoom to hear from our Director of Enrollment Management, Head of School, teachers, students, and current parents about our distinctive program of studies and warm, tight-knit community. Following the welcome program and student panel, there will be sessions to learn more about specific subject areas, financial aid, our parent network, and clubs and activities offered at BUA. Once you register, we will follow-up with more details and an agenda prior to the event.
Watch the recording here.
A Path to Affordability
Understanding and Applying for Financial Aid at Boston University Academy
Independent school education is an investment in your child’s shining future. Yet, the financial aid process can be overwhelming. During this live webinar, we gave you all the details and wisdom for a seamless application process.
How K-12 financial aid works.
Understanding your household budget.
Walk-through of the Clarity application process.
Milk & Cookies
Hear from BUA’s recently graduated seniors about their experience at BUA, as well as what they will miss most about our community when they head off to college in the fall.
Watch the recording here
Alumni Panel
Prospective families joined us via zoom to hear directly from our Alumni about their experiences at BUA, what they are up to now, and how they stay connected with their alma mater. The panel was be moderated by Head of School Chris Kolovos.
Watch the recording here
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BUA Financial Aid Webinar: “Affordability Night”
Our financial aid program is designed to help make a BUA education accessible to qualified students who otherwise could not afford the cost of attendance. Attend this webinar to hear from Nastaran Hakimi and Meg Shannon, who chair the financial aid committee, and learn more about BUA’s financial aid program and application process. There will be an opportunity for Q&A.
Watch the recording here
Commuting Webinar
Curious about how BUA students get to school each day? Join our live Commuting Webinar to hear first-hand from our students about how they manage their daily commutes. Over 85% of our community takes advantage of public transportation options to commute to school from over 50 different cities and towns around Massachusetts. We welcome applicants and their parents to join and there will be ample opportunity for Q&A!
Watch the recording here
BUA + Commonwealth Joint Information Session
Join Directors of Admission from Boston University Academy and Commonwealth School for a virtual event to learn more about our academic programs and unique communities. We will share information about our respective schools and outline our plans for our engaging and exciting admission processes this year. There will also be an opportunity for Q&A.
Watch the recording here