BSM APPLICATION FORM

BSM Application

Thank you for your interest in the BSM program. To apply, please complete this application form and have your official transcript sent to Budapest Semesters in Mathematics. It is assumed that you are the author of all parts of the application for admission and we ask you to refrain from using generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) for any part of it. Applications are read by human beings and we hope that you, a human being, will take time to reflect on why you are applying to BSM and what you would like us to know about your mathematical experience and interests.


Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning on the following dates:

Spring - September 1

Summer - January 15

Fall - February 15

"*" indicates required fields

Choose the semester you are applying for.

Applicant Information

Legal Name*
Preferred Pronouns*
Date of Birth*
Age Verification*
I confirm that I will be at least 18 years of age when the program begins. We do not accept applications from students who will be under the age of 18 at the time of participation in the program.
Address at School*
Please enter your address at college/university.
Permanent Address*
Please enter your home address (where you live when you are not in school).
Parent/Guardian Name(s)*
Include Area Code
Leave blank if not applicable.
Emergency Contact*
Name of person to be notified in case of an emergency.
Please enter the city where you were born.
Please enter the state where you were born.
Please enter the country in which you were born.
Please list your citizenship and all countries to which you hold a passport.
Mother's Maiden Name*
Please enter your mother's maiden name (i.e. the name given to her at birth). BSM's host college in Budapest requires that we provide this for all participating students.

Academic Information

Please list the college or university that you currently attend.
Please state your declared or expected major(s).
Please list any other colleges attended if applicable and dates of attendance.
College-Level Mathematics Courses Taken*
List up to 5 of the most advanced college-level mathematics courses you have taken along with the grade you received. Please enter the letter grade (i.e. A, A-, B+, B, etc.) you received in each course.
Course
Grade
 
How many proof-based math courses have you taken (including those you are currently enrolled in)?
Please list all scholastic and academic honors you have received in college including scholarships, fellowships, prizes, honor societies, etc.
Please list any international experiences (i.e. travel, living abroad, other study abroad programs, etc.).

Recommendations

The BSM application requires two recommendations letters from mathematics faculty.

Once you submit your application, an email requesting a letter for your application will automatically be sent to each of the mathematics recommenders.
Recommender Contact Information*
Title
College
Email Address
Recommender Contact Information*
Title
College
Email Address

Home Institution Approval

You are required to obtain approval from your home institution prior to studying at BSM. Please provide contact information for Study Abroad staff or official at your school. An email will be sent to this person requesting approval upon completion of this application. Do not list a mathematics professor in this section.
Home Institution Approval Contact*
This is typically a contact in your Study Abroad office.
Email Address
Phone Number

Budapest Semesters in Mathematics

Courses You Are Interested in Taking at BSM*
Please select up to 6 courses you would be interested in taking at BSM. You will not be bound to these courses and will be free to elect the courses that best suit you at the beginning of the semester. Please note that this is not a comprehensive list and course offerings are subject to change.
List other courses you may like to take from the list on the BSM website.
Hungarian Intensive Language Course (non-credit)*
Indicate whether or not you are interested in attending the optional intensive Hungarian language and culture course for the two weeks preceding the Fall/Spring semesters and one week prior to the Summer term. The cost of this course is included in your tuition. (Information can be found on the BSM website).
Please explain what motivated you to apply for this program. Particularly helpful would be a discussion of your mathematical interests and your interest in living in a foreign country. Please keep your response to 3 to 4 paragraphs.
Describe a situation in which you faced an academic challenge, how you responded and what you learned from this experience. Please keep your response to 1 to 2 paragraphs.
List any additional information which you believe may be helpful in reviewing your application.
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