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Boston University: Academic Immersion (AIM) - Introduction to Experimental Psychology
Overview
A 3-week residential course for rising juniors and seniors that provides an immersive introduction to experimental psychology research. Students learn research design, data collection, and analysis while conducting observational and experimental research, culminating in presentations to the BU community.
At a glance
Deadline
May 29199 days
Sessions
Jul3 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Boston, MA
Entering grades
11th, 12th
Acceptance
Selective admission; track capacity limited and may close to new applicants during application cycle.
Application requirements
High School Transcript
Full transcript from 9th grade including fall 2025 grades; minimum quarter 1, trimester 1, or semester 1 progress report required; unofficial acceptable as screenshots
Personal Statement
500–750 words describing motivation for attending AIM
Teacher Recommendation
One letter from teacher via emailed form with multiple-choice questions and open-field response; science teacher recommended for psychology applicants
International Student Documentation
Copy of current valid passport and English language proficiency scores (TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo) if English is not native language
Application Fee
$75 nonrefundable, paid by credit card at submission
Cost & sessions
Application fee $75 (nonrefundable). Program tuition not stated.
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