<p>Are you saying you will be the Val upon graduation next year? How do you know already?The BU website is very clear as to the expected scores for merit aid and it does seem to be geared toward the middle class kids that do not qulaify for need based help. Check out the site or search this forum for that topic.
As with any school, if you wish to attend show interest and make it known that you are interested in merit aid. I think scores and grades are more important than acticvities when you are applying to a large school and for merit aid.</p>