<p>My niece is taking her portfolio to Boston tomorrow to show them for some kind of arts day for interested students…she thinks this is her “ticket” to get in, but has made it clear she is not sure if she would continue with art, though she is very talented. I think she is borderline on the credentials, and we were both wondering if she has a slight edge getting into this particular school given her strength in this area despite her so so academic credentials, she is a solid B student with average ACT scores…any thoughts or input?</p>
<p>Transfer within the university is not guaranteed. If she gets in, but doesn't get good grades in her liberal arts coursework, she will not necessarily be able to complete a BU degree in some other subject. Furthermore, the CFA programs are intense and competitive to get into; it's likely her lack of commitment will be evident and will damage her chances of admission.
I view what she's suggesting as unwise for her-- what's the benefit of tolerating a year of an intense pre-professional program she doesn't want to be in, and then being in an academic environment for which she may not be fully qualified? It's also somewhat unethical. The CFA programs are small and have limited spaces available; to take one with no intent of keeping it would be unfair to more devoted but less accomplished applicants.</p>
<p>Plus...if this students portfolio was accomplished enough for a CFA scholarship...the student would NOT retain that scholarship if he/she withdrew as a CFA major.</p>