<p>I’m looking forward to $428 worth of really great food, bluebayou. 
And adult beverages. It IS Jesuit, so the wine is usually good, in my experience. Does that price include two adults and the incoming Eagle or do they prorate if only one parent shows up?</p>
<p>Bumppp. Keep the questions coming! If you’ve got them, I’ll answer them!</p>
<p>I know that at NYU, students get tickets to Knicks games for a lower price. Is this the same for BC for Celtics games?</p>
<p>Hey guys! I’m excited to go to BC…Chose this school over Duke because of financial aid… and I just have a few questions:</p>
<p>Is it better to be a Bio or Chem major if I’m planning on doing premed?</p>
<p>If I am doing pre-med, what courses should I take Freshman year? (so far… I’m thinking Bio, Gen Chem, Chem with lab, Calc, Freshman writing)</p>
<p>And is it worth having a laptop on campus?</p>
<p>Thank you in advance!!</p>
<p>Major in what you like; if you prefer memorizing stuff, do bio…if you have great spatial-temporal skills do chem. I would guess that the majority of premed are bio majors, but some are in the Chem dept. The advantage about Chem is that it is a smaller dept, so you could get closer interaction with profs in upper division classes. Of course, all premed prereqs are large lecture courses.</p>
<p>You are planning on the typical premed curriculum for someone who will apply at the end of Junior year. Note, the Bio lab is a double block, and while a great course, it is a sink hole of time.</p>
<p>Orientation time does not much matter. BC blocks out several spots in typical Frosh courses so they are available at every orientation. </p>
<p>Yes, definitely get/bring a laptop.</p>
<p>@hello810 There will occasionally be discounts and opportunities to go into the city and watch professional teams. For example, my RA organized a trip to a Celtics game once for $10 tickets.</p>
<p>@KrnKidDanny It really shouldn’t matter what you major in, as far as bio vs. chem, just choose what you will excel in, but that looks like a good schedule for you to get a feel for what bio and chem will be like in college. And yes, a laptop is definitely a must.</p>
<p>a good idea would be to bring a computer</p>
<p>I posted this on the transfer thread, but I wanted to see some other people’s opinions because i need all the help i can get, any input is helpful, thank you… I was accepted into CSOM as an accounting major, I could not be more thrilled, I love Boston College a lot, I was wait-listed last year when i applied coming out of high school and did not feel like waiting to find out, so I went on and decided to attend university of miami (at the time both schools were tied for my first choice, not getting into BC right away made that decision easier). However, if i could get some advice, I’d really appreciate it because this is the toughest decision I have ever had to make, whether or not to leave UM for BC. I did like UM, but at times I felt like i didn’t really fit in, it was a beautiful campus with some great people, but it just never felt like home. I visited BC plenty of times, and I love it there. But I’m just wondering if it is really worth it to transfer from UM to BC. At UM i am on an academic scholarship that covers almost half of tuition, so essentially BC would cost an additional 75K over the next three years, basically my question is whether or not it is really worth it to pack up my bags, transfer schools and spend an additional 75K for a business school with a prestigious reputation over UM’s BSchool which is really just considered maybe a little above average. I love Miami’s weather, I like the campus, the people could be a little better, but overall I had a decent experience freshman year. However, I do feel I would like BC as well, especially since I already have a friend there which would help ease the transition into a new school as a transfer student. I guess my main concerns are is transferring worth the extra 75K and pretty different lifestyle for an education from BC’s CSOM? Any input would be appreciated, please help me out, thank you very much.</p>
<p>When do you normally receive housing and roommate forms and when are they due? Also can you tell me a little about Orientation? I know what they say we do there, but can you tell me about your experience at Orientation? Thanks a lot Bronovan and bcgirl this thread is really helpful.</p>
<p>@philposill</p>
<p>The housing/roommate stuff is all done through Agora portal, and pretty much stays open for most of the summer. This gives students a chance to meet potential roommates at Orientation. As for the experience at Orientation, it’s actually pretty awesome. Definitely made me excited to attend in the fall. You get placed into 8 man suites in Vanderslice on Lower campus, and get a chance to hang out with other kids. Most nights you’ll probably roam around Vandy, going into random rooms meeting people. You might also just kick it in your suite with your suite-mates and chat about whatever. By day, you’re broken up into groups with about 10~ other students (not your suite-mates) and do reflection activities/ice breakers/etc. You also sit in on some lectures where they talk about life at BC and such. The reflection activities might seem boring at first, but you really get a feel for what to expect at BC. They also let you ask tons of questions about BC to your Orientation leader (a current student), who will usually answer pretty honestly. Like I said, I really enjoyed my Orientation, and it made me super pumped for school to start.</p>
<p>just got a package from reslife about the linens from an outside source. It seems cheap and easy but does anyone know how the quality is or how many students use them?</p>
<p>I personally bought it and the bed sheets were decent. I liked them, but nothing special. I think it would be better to get them from other places, like Target or Walmart, but make sure they are XL long twin size sheets. Everything was good, but not fantastick, but the best part is that they have a warranty until graduation. I think many students use them, but not all. I think it’s best if you only buy the sheets because if you buy anything from them, they ship them to your house and then you have to ship them there somehow (only a real hassle if you are flying or live far away.)</p>
<p>I bought my own sheets, I’m almost positive all of my friends did too</p>
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<p>Those sheets are indestructible for a reason – low thread count and lotsa plastic fibers. If you want softer sheets, look for higher thread counts. In addition to Target, Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond is a good place to stock up on dorm essentials. But it may still be premature, since the retailers haven’t yet stocked their fall selections.</p>
<p>Ziggy, keep in mind that if you want to be a CPA, now you need 5 years of college. So switching to BC will cost you more than the additional $75k. I highly recommend BC and have done very well in my career, but as a parent now, I would advise you to consider staying where you are. Save the $$. Get your BS from Miami and get your 5th year via a Master’s or MBA program in a more “prestigious” (read: BC) school. Consider it.</p>
<p>How difficult is the average course load and coursework at Boston College (especially for first year students in Carroll)? Any idea what the average GPA?</p>
<p>No idea what the average GPA is, but if you do some good research on your professors/classes before you pick them each semester and put in a decent amount of work, you should end up with at least a 3.5 and no less than a 3.3 honestly. People who complain and don’t do well are the ones who do no work and begin studying for the exams the day before. Most classes are not that hard to do well in if you put forth the effort. Some classes might require more than others, but if you are organized and prepared there is no reason you can’t pull off 3-5 A’s a semester. I have a 3.7 btw and definitely could be putting in more effort, but I don’t put everything off till the last minute either.</p>
<p>@askjeeves It really depends on what classes you are taking and with who, but BC is not a school to be known for any sort of grade deflation. A’s are quite common to come by in core and intro classes if you do just a bit more work than average. I can’t say anything about CSOM but the middle 50% of A&S, at least for the class of 2015, is roughly a 3.4 - 3.5.</p>
<p>Suggest ordering your own sheets and having them shipped to school. Order high thread count twin xl (reg twin are too short). I ordered my D a full size size blanket and comforter. There is more selection and sales. She used the wider comforter to hider the mess under her bed. A few weeks before school starts BC will provide your shipping address.</p>
<p>What kind of laptops do CSOM students usually have? Fashion-wise, is the school as preppy as it seems? What clothing and accessories designers are popular for girls on campus? Do people regularly venture to Boston or is social life generally centered around Chestnut Hill?</p>