<p>Dear PaulAtBC : Any approach to looking at the Transfer Admission versus the Regular Decision Admission rates that reaches back to 1972 completely ignores the transformation of Boston College from a largely commuter based school to a Top 40 internationally recognized institution. Whether you use the “Flutie Effect” (1984) as a fulcrum or the last ten years of data as detailed by Reddune, the data overwhelmingly supports the statement that Transfer Admission rates statistically trail Regular Decision rates. As one deeply involved in the Boston College scene, I can assert that the data supplied by Reddune is correct, audited, and factually accurate.</p>
<p>Now, if it helps anyone considering a transfer to Boston College in their sophomore or junior years to think the transfer acceptance rate is better than during the freshman admission pool, thus ignoring the data, fine. </p>
<p>Our goal in sharing data here on College Confidential is to supply the hard numbers and cold facts that properly point young people, freshmen or otherwise, down an appropriate path where their academics, aspirations, and the University all can come together. The truth is that you are doing a disservice to young people who are looking to leave their current situation and attempt a transfer to Boston College.</p>