<p>I’m a freshman finishing up my first semester at BC! I’m in A&S double majoring in biology and economics. I’m involved in community service and a few other activities on campus. So I’m here to answer any questions about making the decision about BC, admissions, campus life, academics, sports, and anything else you want to know! I also live on Newton Campus and can provide plenty of insight in that department. So feel free to ask anything and everything you want to know!</p>
<p>hey I am thinking about going to BC for a premed focus. I plan to major in either biology or chemistry…still deciding (which one do you think students there prefer?) I was wondering how the grading in BC is…is it tough to get As, and a good GPA needed to get into med school? Would it be better for me to go to an easier school and get a 4.0 or BC and risk getting a lower GPA? Last, how is the weather? (i know it hasnt reached winter)Thanks for making this thread</p>
<p>if you plan your courses carefully (selecting the better professors) it is very easy to do well at BC GPA wise (3.5+) with minimal effort</p>
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<p>Lemme guess, a CSOM or Comm major? :rolleyes:</p>
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<p>Chem is a smaller (and stronger) department at BC, which means that you will receive more personal attention. But just like at every other (non-Ivy) college, premed courses are curved to a low B or even C. And that means that a bunch of kids aren’t pulling a 3.5. (Of course, that is true for premeds at every college.)</p>
<p>accounting :)</p>
<p>Thanks, also how are the theology classes? Should I expect them to be more challenging coming from a non-catholic school?</p>
<p>Students have a wide variety of different theology classes they can take to fulfill the theology requirements. You could in theory take theology classes all outside of Christianity. Coming from a non-religious high school myself, didn’t find the theology classes any more difficult than a class like history, which requires a lot of reading and thinking.</p>
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<p>I have applied to Boston College, and I have a question.</p>
<p>I’ve always been under the (probably false) impression that BC is full of rich/middle-class white students (lots of good looking people though :p). Nothing against a school like that, but I want to go somewhere more diverse.</p>
<p>How do you see BC? Is my view correct? I’d appreciate your honest answer!</p>
<p>Hello!</p>
<p>My question is somewhat related to the question above me (in a sense). I started high school at a Catholic School full of rich white kids who came off to be extremely snobby. The attitude of my fellow peers at my first high school caused me to end up hating the school and transferring.</p>
<p>One thing I worry about in my college process is that I will choose a school that will put me in the same situation I found myself in at the beginning of highschool. BC is 100% my top choice and I applied early action. However, I am wondering, do you ever find BC students to be snobby or stuck-up? I know this is sometimes rumored but I was not sure how true it was.</p>
<p>Privileged white kids aren’t in short supply at BC. I don’t think BC students on average are particularly snobby, but I’m not sure how accurate my perception is. I personally didn’t have difficulty finding friends who were down to earth.</p>
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<p>…at any private college.</p>
<p>Full payers – generally the top 5% income bracket – can comprise up to 70+% of some private colleges’ student bodies.</p>
<p>re diversity: compare colleges on ipeds.</p>
<p><a href=“http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/[/url]”>http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/</a></p>
<p>@NRElias I am not a chemistry major so I dont know exactly what the requirements are but biology definitely seems to be a more popular major. Chemistry seems to be one of the more demanding freshman courses, and it is definitely worth it and necessary for pre-med, but if you enjoy science but dont have a specific science in mind i would probably go with biology. but most pre-med or biology freshman will take both courses freshman year and since you do not need to have a declared major by that point you are encouraged to try both out! :)</p>
<p>as for the theology classes, I have not taken any yet, but i have a friend who is in one who had not taken it in high school. it certainly isnt an “Easy A” but she has no problem keeping up with people in the class who went to religious high schools!</p>
<p>As for diversity at BC, it is very true that we are predominantly white and most people tend to come from a wealthier background than most of the country. However, most people are not snobby, and I have had no trouble finding people who do not fit the stereotype. There are certainly students from many races, but race is not the only thing that contributes to diversity. I am very happy with the diversity I have encountered at BC thus far. My roommate and I come from opposite sides of the country, and there are several international students on my hall. In addition, a variety of states are represented on my floor from New York to California, Massachusetts, and Texas. I have found that I am able to get along with all these people, but we have come from such different backgrounds and have had so many different experiences, allowing us to learn from each other. In this way, I think that BC is still a diverse institution!</p>
<p>And sorry I totally missed a part of the pre-Med question. Honestly, yes it can be tough to get A’s here at BC, but a lot of people at BC are pre-Med for a reason. We have a great program and support. In addition, Boston is a great resource for internships and volunteer work that will help you get into med school. Honestly, the choice is up to you, but just remember that a slightly lower grade at BC can look just as good as a slightly higher grade at a less selective institution.</p>
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<p>Sorry, but that is not correct. Successful premeds gets mostly A’s; period. Professional schools just don’t care much from where those A’s originate. (The MCAT is the grade equalizer.)</p>
<p>thanks so much everyone</p>
<p>oh I forgot to ask…in general…What is the average number of people in each class? thanks</p>
<p>you can divide by ~4 to get the approx. Frosh size.</p>
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<p>my class has between 2100 and 2200 students I believe!
and as for the comment about grades earlier, although it is expected that a student gets mostly A’s, where you complete your undergraduate degree does play a factor because of how grades are weighted and such. i am sorry for the confusion!</p>