Hello y’all,
I got into BC, BU, UMich and UNC ~
I will decide between bc and umich
any insights?
costs is not an issue. My dad can make tuition in a week.
What is your likely major? Alternately, what majors are you considering?
What state do you live in? Have you considered the travel time? As one example of a possible minor issue, we have had a daughter’s travel from university to home or from home to university delayed by a day in a few cases due to snow. Of course this could happen in either Michigan or Boston.
Boston College and the University of Michigan are both very good universities. You can get a strong education at either of them.
Do you have a preference?
I have only been to the University of Michigan once, on a very cold week in the winter. I sort of liked it anyway but I did not get to see much of the area around the university. I have been in Boston quite a bit (I got my bachelor’s degree in the area) so I am a bit more familiar with it. There are of course a very large number of universities and therefore a very large number of university students in Boston and the surrounding towns.
Congratulations on your acceptance to multiple very good universities.
Updated post - OP clarified this is for Spring Transfer. Thanks for clarifying and congrats on the great options.
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Was thinking the same or gap year ? But would be one school.
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hey! I’m actually looking at transfer for spring term! (which is why haha)
I have a soft spot for bc because I also got in there as a senior in high school, but ended up somewhere else.
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Hey! Thanks for the reply!
I’m from LA actually, but both parents live in Paris so I’m technically international.
I went to schools in la before college so I call la home! Travel time really isn’t an issue since both are far from la and I wanted to go to college on the east coast anyways.
my friend from bc: ngl bc is one of the best colleges in america. you def get the rah-rah experience
my friend who goes to umich: yo come here this is one of the best schools in america!!
immense school pride from both institutions
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I’m already in college and my major is International Studies + Econ!
Got into Umich LSA and BC MCAS
I have no shot at business schools at either hahah
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Also friends,
you guys do agree that UMich and BC are >>>>>> than BU and UNC in terms of prestige right?
I heard people who got reject from BC ED got into BU RD. Also I want a campus so;
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The last response on prestige. Prestige is in the eye of the beholder.
Some may agree with you. Others may not.
I personally don’t.
I see four excellent schools that are vastly different.
And I see all four as excellent and similarly academically. And I’d imagine employers and grad schools would as well.
Some employers favor certain schools over others. For example Caterpillar might favor Bradley over Michigan or at least have roles specific for Bradley students.
But in general terms while a magazine may agree with your statement, I don’t believe that most that matter (companies, grad schools) would.
These four are very different. Go see them and decide for yourself.
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Surprised no one else has called you out on this:
“costs is not an issue. My dad can make tuition in a week.”
Sorry but that’s just rude and obnoxious. It’s sufficient to say “cost is not an issue” and leave it at that.
Back to question asked - If (based on your comment) you are looking for the school that’s higher on the income scale/social pecking order then I would think BC would be better.
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No.
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Leave prestige at the door and determine what is going to be the best fit and prepare you for your future.
BC sounds like it may be a good fit and their philosophy may be good for your development of some humility. I know your comment about your father’s income did not come from a malicious place, but be mindful of how that comes across to others.
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Of the four, BU may have the strongest International Relations/Studies program, but that’s not the point. We’re talking about four very good schools and their relative placements in the published rankings are distinctions without much of a difference, especially at the undergraduate level.
I agree with others, the differences that matter are really about fit: the environment you want and where you will thrive. Regarding your two finalists, Michigan has 32K undergrads, while BC has 9.5K. That’s a difference worth considering: big public university that’s a city unto itself, or a medium-sized private, Jesuit university at the edge of a major U.S. city?
You write that you feel the tug of BC. Maybe you feel some regret for not going there when you first had the chance? Listen to that. It’s an excellent school for econ. You want school spirit? It certainly has that.
Anyway, to add to the chorus, don’t worry about prestige between these options.
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These are all excellent schools with healthy academic reputations.
Concentrate on cost, academic fit, and location/environmental/social fit.
If you do that, you will make the right choice.
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Pathnottaken,
Thank you so much!
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hoya 91,
I’m sorry I was being ignorant and rude. I see that the last sentence is inappropriate and insensitive.
Is there anyway I can edit the post? I don’t see an edit icon.
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Sorry the topic sound insensitive and rude, I wasn’t being mindful.
New to CC can I edit a post after posting?
I would like to get an MBA within 4 years after undergrad !
I would like to get an MBA within 4 years after undergrad !
Which of the 4 are best at preparing for top mba admissions?
My finalists are bc and umich because these two are IBD + Consulting targets
Do well in undergrad, establish some faculty relationships that will serve you when you need recommendations, get a couple of years of work experience, score well on the GMAT and you will be set for MBA admissions, regardless of which of these schools you attend.
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Not sure if you can edit but more important is lesson learned. Good for you.
Good luck with choice. I’m familiar with both schools and they’re quite different - private/Boston/Urban vs. public/midwest/college town(AA). I applied to both - BC for undergrad and Michigan for grad (MBA). Ended up at different schools in the end but a similar path to you - international relations at Georgetown and then an MBA after 3 years of working.
One thing to think about is if business/MBA is the plan, is access to Ross classes at Michigan appealing?
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