I planned to visit Boston College with my parents on April 9th, because I want to attend a 3 day overnight program at another school of interest 22nd-24th (overlaps with the BC’s 2nd admitted students day on the 23rd). I tried registering for the April 9th session, but the screen refreshed and the only option left was the 23rd. Do you think my parents and I can still attend without registering? Do they check in families etc? I’m wondering if the registration is for head count for they’ll have name tags etc. We would like to visit during the Sunday open houses and the only option is the 9th, and not attend an Admitted Eagle Eye sessions which take place during the week. Thanks.
Correct me if I’m wrong - because I could very well be, but isn’t the 9th date through invite only? I remember calling last weekend and Paul Bonitto (one of the people involved) and he told me that this weekend is specifically for OTE students and those invited. Again, I could of heard wrong but as far as I know the space was limited and only certain people were invited.
You should call to make sure!
@yodiemagical What is OTE? I just found the aditted eagle day website through google and it let me sign up for the April 9th date lol. Maybe it does not show up for OP anymore because its filled. I registered for it before RD decisions came out(accepted EA), and especially with only about 10 days left, its probably booked.
Edit: I went on the admitted eagly day website and it says the April 9th date is at capacity. There is a waiting list though that you can join.
@penngirlpending My son did the Admitted Eagle day during the week. They did check in the students. They also listed the students names on a welcome notice that was at the front desk. Admitted Eagle day events are much smaller (10 students) and they assigned the students to a host vs the 750 students they are expecting for the Sunday programs. I doubt they will turn you away if you show up but I would factor in how far of a distance it is for you to travel there.
@paveyourpath Is this called something different? The admitted eagle day webpage showed only the two Sunday dates that have 750 people. Was your event an eagle for a day or something else?
These programs are capped at 750 students, and the April 9th date is full. That’s why it’s not available, but you can always put yourself on the waitlist for then just in case any spots open!!
@HSStudent938 I don’t remember exactly what it is called but when we registered, we could choose from the Sunday dates but it said if you could not come on one of those Sundays to consider one of the weekday events. I believe they are called Admitted Eagle Days? These are now limited only to admitted students so they can accommodate students during the week. It also said if you couldn’t come to campus to consider attending one of the local events in your area and have the map where you can look up to see if there is a local event in your area.
Admitted Eagle Days are the day-long events on April 9 and 23, capped at 850 registered students. The April 9 Admitted Eagle Day is at capacity; generally, a number of students tell us they will no longer be attending mid-week, which is when we utilize the waiting list. Candidly, we will not turn anyone away who is unregistered, but we must set a cap to avoid overcrowded sessions across the board.
Admitted Eagle Eye Sessions are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in April. They are an hour-long info session geared specifically toward Admitted students, followed by a campus tour.
Eagle for a Day is an opportunity to shadow a current student for four hours – attending class, seeing their dorm, going to lunch, etc. This is exclusive to Admitted students during April.
Hope this clears things up.
–Boston College Undergraduate Admission
@HSStudent938 OTE is basically for high needs kids and get a grant that basically covers their tuition all four years. Like I said, I’m just repeating what I was told lol but I did look into it as well (the weekend) and there are over 700 kids going already…at least those who have rsvpd and now there is a waiting list. I just got an email from them, basically telling me I have to confirm my flight information by tomorrow or else my spot will be given away to one of the students on the waitinglist lol
Hope the OP finds a way to go.