<p>Hi all! So I'm down to my final three choices on where to go for undergrad - Boston College (honors college), Notre Dame, and University of Michigan (honors college, in state). Does anyone have any insight or recommendations with regards to these three? Thanks so much in advance!</p>
<p>Did you apply to a certain major at each school or are you undecided?</p>
<p>University of Michigan without a doubt. The quality of undergraduate education and undergraduate prestige is at least equivalent, if not exceeds, those of the other two. Throw in Honors College, in-state tuition, an athletics program returning to its prime, and I don’t see how you can choose either of the other two.</p>
<p>I say this as a BC student so there’s not much bias at play here (besides Go Blue!).</p>
<p>University of Michigan without a doubt. The quality of undergraduate education and academic reputation is at least equivalent, if not exceeds, those of the other two. Throw in Honors College, in-state tuition, an athletics program returning to its prime, and I don’t see how you can choose either of the other two.</p>
<p>I say this as a BC student so there’s not much bias at play here (besides Go Blue!).</p>
<p>If you are in-state for University of Michigan, why would turn it down and pay more to attend a college that’s in the same academic level ? We might have to take legal actions against you.</p>
<p>You didn’t mention the respective costs and whether this is an important factor.
Or what you are looking for in a college.</p>
<p>Major ? </p>
<p>Costs?</p>
<p>Thanks for the help! Millertime, I’m undecided for major at this point</p>
<p>As for costs, Michigan is public and in-state, so it’s cheaper than the other two. I’m not sure what I want to go into exactly, I’m thinking something in liberal arts. I was looking for a school a little smaller than Michigan, but I figured honors might help make it smaller.</p>
<p>If you’re undecided, go with the cheapest option (in this case Michigan). It will save you money while you decide on a major, but is still a great school that will allow you to explore your academic interests and find a major that fits you.</p>
<p>Do you want to go to a school with a “Catholic” atmosphere? If so, the answer might not be as obvious as other posters claim. Though you can certainly can find Catholic student groups at UMich, it won’t be as encompassing as Notre Dame, or to a lesser extent, Boston College. </p>
<p>If you’re thinking about the liberal arts, all are fantastic schools. I seriously doubt you’d notice much of an academic difference between ND and Michigan, although the atmospheres of the schools are extremely different. </p>
<p>How much is the price difference between Michigan, ND, and BC? Would choosing one of the more expensive options cause significant hardship for yourself and/or your family?</p>
<p>What is the price difference? It is hard to turn down Michigan at in-state prices.</p>
<p>The price difference is significant, especially with in-state tuition, but it is manageable for my family. I agree that it’s hard to turn down in-state tuition all the same, though. And I do like the idea of having a Catholic atmosphere, but like you said, I should be able to find groups wherever I go. Thanks again for the help, you’ve given me a lot to think about, now I’ve just got to decide :)</p>
<p>Consider yourself lucky rrcooper that you live in a state with a public school as good as Michigan. Most students aren’t so fortunate. Good luck to you!</p>
<p>My son had similar choices and selected BC. He has NEVER looked back. The school is amazing and the students, faculty and administrative are exceptional. It really depends on what you are looking for as a student. I suggest you identify a set of criteria and then see where each school ranks. Congrats on amazing choices. I truly believe students land where they are suppose to.</p>
<p>If Michigan is the cheapest - you should save the money.</p>
<p>“And I do like the idea of having a Catholic atmosphere, but like you said, I should be able to find groups wherever I go.”</p>
<p>That may be true at Michigan but it may also be that you’ll encounter disdain and sometimes out right hostiliy from others on campus who intensely dislike Catholicism and , by extension, Catholics, whereas at Boston College (Notre Dame too, although its atmosphere, it seems, can be overbearingly pro-Catholic) you’ll find no such hostility. Would that give you more peace of mind while pursuing your academics? I think so. After all, who needs the aggravation?</p>
<p>Michigan without a doubt. If you are undecided about your major, you could end up needing to attend an extra semester or two, and with Michigan, that wouldn’t be as big of a deal as it would be with the others.</p>
<p>Notre Dame has the best alumni network of the 3 by a large margin. IMO, ND>Mich>>>BC.</p>
<p>^^^Wishful thinking. Michigan also has a very well developed alumni network; one of the largest in the world. Strong Alumni networks are helpful of course, but not as important as keeping costs down for a comparable learning experience.</p>