Hey everyone,
I graduated from BC’s business school (CSOM) in May and, among other things, volunteered in the Student Admissions Program on campus. I figured I’d make this post to answer any application-related or general questions about BC, so ask away!
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Is it possible get in w a 3.6 uw/ 4.2 w gpa and 30 act if my recs and essays are very strong?
How would you describe the student life there? Such as parties, intramural sports, greek system, etc.
No greek life on campus. Party’s are a plenty…especially in the mods-
Hello: When is the new fitness center opening? It was under construction this summer…
What do you think about living on Newton? Is Upper a better situation? I get homesick and I am afraid the whole bus thing will be hard.
Upper better for access to campus. Newton better for forming a tight group within your class. Really supportive in the friend making side of things. Both perfectly great.
@coco4848 Your GPA/ACT are both on par, I think it really comes down to extracurriculars at that point. What are you involved in? Did you apply EA or considering RD?
@nicolecampb No Greek life, but I never felt like I was missing out (compared to my high school friends at colleges with frats/sororities). And as cliche as it sounds, I met most of my friends at my on-campus job and through clubs/classes. Party scene is great overall, with the mods being the coveted senior year living space (and the go-to for freshmen trying to crash college parties). Plenty of bars nearby, but Boston is notoriously strict for being 21+. Very easy and affordable to get into Boston for 21+ (and non-21+ events), like the Bruins/Celtics/Red Sox games, the North End, etc.
I didn’t play intramural sports but some of my friends did, and they loved it. Easy and free sign-ups through the recreation website, and there are options for recreational and competitive. Above that, you can play club sports (which compete against nearby schools, like BU and Northeastern).
Hope this helps!
@havingfunismy last I heard, Spring/Summer 2019! I visited a month or so ago and they’ve made a lot of progress since I left in May.
@goodjob I lived on Newton as a freshman and it wasn’t bad at all. I think part of it is that you don’t know any better, and the other part is being surrounded by other freshman in dining halls and dorms. My freshman RA was awesome and our floor got along well. The bus ride is 5-7 minutes to the Linden Lane dropoff, and then another few minutes to any academic building. (For context, I could get on the ~10:15am bus and make it to my 10:30 class.) You’ll get used to it fast! Plus, Newton Reslife and Dining staff are really nice, and study spaces in the law school building and Alumni House are huge bonuses.
@bceagles2018 Thanks for the update on the fitness center!
Do you know what percentage of Freshman end up at the Newton dorms?
@bceagles2018 I’m reading that some admitted students get 3 years of guaranteed housing and some get 4. I’m guessing that that 4 years is more desirable. Is 4 years of on-campus housing highly desirable at BC? At many other schools, students look for off-campus housing as early as sophomore year for many reasons (including financial). What are your thoughts on this?
Thanks
I’m planning on applying regular decision but I’m pretty nervous because I’m coming out of a really competitive public highschool with crazy smart students. My ECs aren’t the most impressive because of a health issue colleges will be made aware of. I’ve done ballet and tap dance since fifth grade, I babysit regularly, I’m a peer tutor, I help w my mom’s small business and I volunteer at my church. I’m hoping that BC will see my health issue as something I’ve persevered through and not something that makes me incapable.
@havingfunismy no problem! About 40% of the freshman class is on Newton, and it’s random (aside from medical accommodations and a preference towards forced triples/special housing, which you can indicate in the online housing portal over the summer).
@STEM2017 I wouldn’t necessarily say 4 year guaranteed housing is more desirable. I had 3 years of housing and that’s the norm (though their goal is to offer 4 year housing to everyone eventually). There’s a tradition that juniors live off campus either for a year or a semester (if studying abroad) and then return to campus for senior year.
I’d argue that all upperclassman housing is excellent. They recently renovated 2000 Comm Ave (“2k”) and 2150 Comm Ave (“2150”) which house juniors and seniors. As a junior without guaranteed housing, you can appeal for housing - most of my friends who appealed got approved. But personally, I really enjoyed living off campus my junior year and would recommend it.
@coco4848 sorry to hear that, hope you’re okay. Your ECs sound great! Stress those in your essay and demonstrate your genuine interest in helping others despite your health condition (potentially) holding you back. For what it’s worth, I applied EA from a competitive public high school and got admitted RD.
Thanks so much for the help!
Hi @bceagles2018 : Thank you for answering the dorm question. I was wondering if you “less likely” to get a “forced-triple” if you are assigned to the Newton campus as a freshman?
As a recent CSOM grad, I’m curious about job opportunities for you and your classmates. Number of IB placements and opportunities in finance as well (I.e. location and companies).
My daughter was just accepted to CSOM…
Thanks!