<p>The stats for those in CGS on average are lower than that of the rest of the freshman class…If there are space limitations for the program one applies to and BU feels the student is well qualified, they will offer CGS as an alternative. Otherwise, I believe you can apply directly to the program.</p>
<p>Do not apply directly.. You will be considered for CGS no matter what school/major/degree program you are rejected from if in fact you get rejected that is. Applying directly isn’t a great move on a few levels.</p>
<p>I disagree; if your stats fit CGS and if you prefer that program, then you should apply. The stats are lower, which means the school isn’t necessarily a reach, and some kids and parents may feel that kind of more structured, more intimate 2 year program that links then to the rest of BU is a good option for them personally. That may be for a bunch of reasons, from the purely personal to worries about workloads if, for example, you want to go to SMG.</p>
<p>That is not true. Kids who apply to CGS have first preference over kids who applied to the other schools. For example if all the spots for CGS were taken already, then people rejected from their applied school besides CGS would not be attending BU at all. It all depends on the amount of spaces left in CGS after their acceptances. Do you honestly think BU would let other kids who applied to other schools get an equal chance as someone whose first choice was CGS.</p>
<p>That would be a valid argument if the amount of direct CGS applicants was significant. It’s not. CGS accounts for 20% of the freshman class and all rejected applicants will be considered. I’m pretty sure even after all that is said and done there are still spots available. At least this was the case for our class.</p>
<p>Yes will either way, a student whose first choice is BU and whose grades aren’t necessarily there for other schools except CGS should apply to CGS assuming they do not mind the two year program. There would be more competition between other students that get rejected from the other schools than if one applied directly to CGS.</p>
<p>There is still no reason to apply to CGS directly. Any applicant will be considered for CGS automatically as long as you specify consideration on your application. I’m not sure why you think BU would give priority to those who apply directly. Admissions officers will admit the most worthy candidates no matter what. I mean they hardly give any extra priority to early decision applicants- In fact, I believe in recent years the percentage of applicants admitted was less than regular admissions for early decision applicants..</p>
<p>I have a history with BU that goes back to 1980 as both an alum (GSM) and an alum of BC back in the eighties, but had numerous friends that were in CGS (then known as CBS).</p>
<p>I have some friends in both admissions and alumni relations at BU and have learned a great deal about CGS. Hopefully anyone considering CGS will pretty much take DJglover’s posts on the subject with a huge grain of salt. I’m not sure what his agenda is, but let’s just say he is grossly misinformed.</p>
<p>Admissions absolutely will weigh a candidate’s interest in CGS by applying directly. This is a candidate more likely to accept admission and therefore aids in the schools overall yield. This is pretty much Admissions 101.</p>
<p>CGS is not going anywhere. And even if they did eliminate it and I am not sure why they would, what do you think would be the fate of the applicants accepted into CGS? They would be accepted into their school of choice. This is the university’s second largest enrolled school. Do you think they would cut enrollment by 700?</p>
<p>Thanks Vis2000 :)</p>
<p>Vis2000 - Thanks for the info. In general, is it easier to get into CGS? Do you know if they post a student profile for this program anywhere?</p>
<p>Off the top of my head, class of 2012 had average SAT scores of 1800 for CGS and 1950 for all other schools. CGS GPAs are around B+ versus A- for non-CGS.</p>
<p>From what I understand CBS/CGS was in trouble back in the 80s. Enrollment was falling and SATs scores along with it. But Dean Gilbane and now Dean Wells have done a tremendous job building this program. The statistical gap between CGS and non-CGS has narrowed the past few years.</p>