<p>A-- are you sure that deposit is non-refundable? I seem to remember it being refundable until Jan. 15 or something… (with the long waiting list they’re sure to fill the spot.) B. My daughter did the BU summer program (known as BUSTI) last summer and felt thoroughly challenged and inspired. They audition for the BFA at the end of the program. And it seemed as if most of the people who applied got in-- as SD said, they’re looking for diligence and responsibility, and kids who will write a serious essay and get good recommendations tend to be diligent. There was so much class time and rehearsal time, and homework-- they didn’t have much chance to get in trouble–and they all seemed like lovely kids. D was a rising junior and she had an absolutely wonderful summer.</p>