<p>@annamations All the freshman dorms are pretty good, although I’m pretty sure none of them have AC. It’s not a huge problem, just cracking the window open and a good fan will work fine. As bcgirl2 mentioned, heating works really well when you’re going to want it in the winter! I’m almost positive that there are no dorms with bathrooms or sinks on Newton, and rooms on Upper that have them are rare, so I wouldn’t count on getting one. But a communal bathroom, at least for me, was just another part of the freshman year experience and I still wouldn’t trade it for my own bathroom, but I’m a guy so you may think differently when you get here haha. You also run into people from your floor much more often if you have a communal bathroom which is nice.</p>
<p>I would definitely get football and I would highly recommend hockey too, but stay away from basketball. Practically all freshman come into school with season football tickets and many will end up getting hockey too.</p>
<p>As a guy, I would probably recommend things you don’t need haha but as far as things I think everyone should have, I would say an air freshener spray like febreeze, shot glasses if you’re into that, clorox wipes, lint rollers, paper towels, an extra bath towel or two, a hand vacuum or something along those lines. I know there is a TON of stuff I’m missing but there are some good lists on CC that may give you some ideas.</p>
<p>While Boston can get cold, it isn’t quite Canada or something like that. I would say the coldest nights might be in the low 20s which was quite extreme for the mild winter we had this year, so nothing super crazy but there will be some super chilly nights. As far as style and popular clothing and such for girls here, good rain boots are very popular around here, especially Hunter rain boots. Boots of all types are always in style too, and shearling boots could come in handy when it starts to snow. Leggings are also huge here. But as bcgirl2 said, you are really going to want a warm winter hat, scarves, gloves, etc. just in case. Nothing worse than not being able to enjoy the snow because it’s too cold!</p>
<p>Sorry if this has been asked before. I am little too lazy to look through 11 pages of posts to check.</p>
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<li><p>Is there a sentiment across campus that BC wasn’t most of these kids’ top choice and that they were rejected from ivies? Or do these type of people tend to get over it once the first few months pass by?</p></li>
<li><p>What is the reputation of CSOM department and its students on campus?</p></li>
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<p>@askjeeves
There are certainly kids here who did not get into the college of their dreams and are now here, but there are also many kids who have wanted to come here for years. I’ve met kids who maybe would rather be at an Ivy, but also kids who have turned down Ivies to come here. Point being, it can vary. But overall the students are extremely smart, whether they had Ivy offers or not. The only people I’ve encountered that hold a grudge that they aren’t at Harvard have an over inflated sense of intellect. </p>
<p>CSOM was recently ranked by BusinessWeek as the 9th best undergraduate business school in the nation, interpret that however you wish. All the CSOM professors I’ve had and encountered are extremely enthusiastic and helpful, Professor John Gallaugher comes to mind. As for perception on campus, it varies. For example my Literature professor has occasionally referred to it as the “Carroll School Of Money”. Some students also like to think of BC as Hogwarts from Harry Potter, and correlate CSOM with Slytherin. Most of it is in jest, but there’s always the pre-med kid who looks at CSOM kids with disgust as he/she is on hour 9 of biology or chemistry homework.</p>
<p>you will find Ivy rejects at every college. </p>
<p>CSOM is great, but the reputation on campus is no different than b-schools at other colleges (save perhaps Wharton and MIT). Engineering types and premeds everywhere think their undergrad biz is a cake-walk in comparison to their own major.</p>
<p>Thank you for answering my questions, Ortsac and bluebayou.</p>
<p>I visited the campus on Eagle Day just yesterday and it convinced me to submit my deposit right away. I’ll likely be attending unless a certain wait-list just happens to magically turn in my favor.</p>
<p>@askjeeves Those are both good questions that bluebayou and ortsac answered very well. BC certainly wasn’t my top choice but it was never a matter of feeling like I was settling for something I didn’t want. Many kids have turned down “higher ranked” schools for BC, others have dreamed about BC since their childhood, and a minority of course thinks the Ivy admissions process screwed them over, but these are very few in number.</p>
<p>There are much more running jokes on campus about CSOM than any other school but they are all in good fun. Some kids poke fun at the overwhelming pre-professionality of it, but at the end of the day it is probably BC’s most recognized school.</p>
<p>Got accepted into CSOM! Have a couple questions…</p>
<p>1)Do you know if BC has a bloomberg trading room (I’m most likely going to majoring in finance so a trading room would be a great asset)? If not, are there rumored plans for one in the future?</p>
<p>2)I know it’s getting down to the wire here, but I honestly cannot decide…besides BC, I was accepted at Robins at URichmond and to the b-school at Bucknell. I’ve read a ton of stuff about all 3 and I know CSOM just got a great ranking in businessweek but I can’t help but feel that URichmond and Bucknell have a slight edge in overall academic quality, although BC does boast a stronger academic reputation. Basically, what has stood out to you during your first year that convinces you that your choice in going to BC was the right one (not to be snobby, but I am hoping for something specific haha)?</p>
<p>You do see the disconnect between your two points, don’t you? (How can R & B have a edge in “academic quality” while at the same time BC has a “stronger academic reputation”?</p>
<p>Sorry, my statement was a little vague. I do have the perception that as a whole institution Bucknell a.d Richmond have the better raw academic quality (mainly because of the strength of the surrounding programs in addition to the b-school). It is also a fact that BC has the best/highest rated b-school. Maybe CSOM strength makes up for my earlier point, that is a piece of what I’m hoping someone can address. </p>
<p>To clarify my earlier post, there is a difference between academic quality and academic reputation. In the world of hiring there is a piece of perception becoming reality. What I’m getting at is that even if B and R are in fact better schools overall, does BC’s renown, in essence, cancel that out?</p>
<p>Additionally, lookibg for info about CSOM having a bloomberg trading room, and a specific quality about BC (personal anecdote perhaps) that should put it ahead of the others.</p>
<p>All in all, I know all three are great fits for me (I’ll have fun, meet some great people, and get a stellar education), I’m not worried about that. I’m simply looking fir something that makes BC the best fit! Thanks.</p>
<p>There is no Bloomberg trading room, unless it’s very well hidden somewhere. I have not heard anyone talking about plans to build one either.</p>
<p>In regards to CSOM, I think it’s your best choice out of the 3 you mentioned, unless the financial aspects of attending are significantly different/a factor in your decision. In terms of location, BC has Richmond and Bucknell beat. In terms of ranking, BC has them beat. Honestly, in my opinion, the professors I’ve encountered in CSOM are ridiculously awesome. They really want you to succeed, and will go out of their way to help you succeed. They’re incredibly enthusiastic about the material, and the students’ lives. My academic advisor for CSOM, who was also my Portico professor in my first semester, (All CSOM students must take Portico, and your Portico professor is your freshman academic advisor.) was fantastic. In our one on one conversations, she was genuinely interested in what I did outside of the class, my other classes, and what I wanted to do with my education. She sat down with me and we went through how to best schedule classes to meet my needs, and when she didn’t know the answer to something, she called someone else and put me in touch with them. She would also regularly send out emails to the class encouraging us to attend the games/artistic productions of the athletes and dancers in our class. When we met again to discuss scheduling for next year, she had baked us cookies. She’s awesome, and she’s not alone. I can’t vouch for professors at Richmond or Bucknell, but at BC, there’s a real sense of community, and professors establish real relationships with students.</p>
<p>I would also question your understanding of the other academic fields, outside of CSOM, at BC to be lacking. I’m not sure quite what you have in mind here, but BC is a quality institution of higher learning all around.</p>
<p>Actually, in “the world of hiring”, all b-schools are local (with perhaps the exceptions of Wharton and MIT, the two truly national schools). A few others also do well nationally, such as Michigan-Ross, but not one of the three under your consideration possess that kind of “prestige”.</p>
<p>@nsham01 I realize you have probably made your decision already so I won’t further argue Ortsac’s great pitch to you. They are all great schools and I wish you the best wherever it is you chose.</p>
<p>@ballackiu Ahh springer semester senior year. Good times and a lot of slacking. There is no GPA set in stone that you must keep. Definitely don’t fail anything as they would probably contact you for that, and don’t get Ds across the board either. Just survive the rest of the time with maybe one full letter grade or so lower just to be safe. Meaning if you have an A-A+ average, keep it to the B range, shouldn’t be too hard for just a couple more weeks!</p>
<p>I noticed there is a “charge” for Orientation (which is mandatory) and it will be added to the fall tuition bill, but it is disclosed nowhere what that amount is. Any idea what this newest fee will be?</p>
<p>Question on Orientation #7. I understand out of the area students move in to their assigned housing before Orientation on 8/25 or 8/26. Orientation ends 8/28 and classes begin 9/4. Do most students remain on campus between Orientation and start of classes and just “chill” or are there any structured activities? Or do families take the opportunity to take a mini-vacation to see the local area?</p>
<p>yes, most Frosh do stay on campus, SF Dad. There are numerous Frosh-only activities, happening prior to classes starting. Parents might want to take New England sight-seeing trip for a few days.</p>
<p>btw: if you can afford it, I recommend attending an earlier Orientation session if you can. It helps the student re-engage with the college after a long layoff, pickup some t-shirts, sweat shirts, and perhaps even meet some kids that they might want to room with.</p>