<p>Hey, I just got this thing in the mail and I was wondering if anybody was going to do it. I’m from WA, and the people who are hosting it in WA live in Bellevue, so please respond if you’re going to go.</p>
<p>By the way, congrats to everyone who got in EA because according to the card… “The early admission process for the Class of 2009 was the most selective in the school’s history, making you one of the best and brightest high school students nationwide.” Lols, isn’t that sweet.</p>
<p>I was invited to one in FL, but the location is more than an hour from where i live. It's this Sunday, and I have to work on Sundays, so...I'm not going. I hope anyone who does go enjoys themselves, and congrats again to all those who were admitted!</p>
<p>i was invited to one in NJ.. is anyone going</p>
<p>anyone from ri going to alumni reception???</p>
<p>i didn't get one and im from NY... anyone from NY recieved something like that?</p>
<p>I'm from NY, I didn't get one either.</p>
<p>im in ny and i got one</p>
<p>where in new york?</p>
<p>westchester county</p>
<p>I got one in NH, but I'm not planning on going. Probably missed mine anyways by now.</p>
<p>Rovee-and others- we attended our reception last week. There were 7 EA students there--all white females. D was the only non-private school, non-catholic attendee there, a point that I couldn't resist but bring up. Was I naive...whatever, but so surprised when I signed in and saw that. Of course, I was assured that it was NOT a big deal-that while the large majority of BC kids are catholic, that you "can be as catholic as you want to be" while there. What struck me even more than that though is how many students may come from privates schools.......which I probably unfairly tend to associate with be privileged......I'll have to check that out. Anyway, all the girls seemed very bright, well groomed, ..and applying to lots of other terrific catholic schools---Georgetown, ND, Santa Clara. Coincidence?-it certainly made me feel a little like D could be a fish out of water...even if no one WANTED her to feel like that.<br>
On the other hand, I am fairly certain that the kids don't spend their college hours talking about their religion. I also realize that it isn't like a huge group from a single high school make the trek to BC. Most everyone starts over in college and is in the same boat--eager to meet new people, make friends, begin new connections, etc.
The two things emphasized by the speakers (both recent grads) were the great teachers at BC and the opportunities each of the girls will have to get to know them,and the numerous opportunities to get involved with serving the community. BC (the Jesuits) are big big on that and it is an area of concentration that I particularly like. The Jesuit philohophy about giving to others, they said, can truly change your life. They went on to give examples about specific areas that they, or friends, had given their time to. BC makes it very easy to get involved in lots of different ways--I thought that emphasis was wonderful. The speakers also talked down any problems with the 2 campuses. They assured us that you will love whatever campus you end up at, and will be glad that you were placed there. We watched parts of the DVD, but nothing stands out in my memory from it. Overall, I liked both of the speakers and their outright passion for their alma mater (i feel that about mine also, so I can relate!!). I know BC has some great teachers (all schools do) and lots of opportunities to know them (LAC-like?), school spirit is huge, and service opportunities are rampant. I still can't zero in on the type of student it attracts.....I did think it was funny though that we had one current student at the reception who happened to graduate from D's high school. She took a few moments and raved about her experience so far. I was stunned how much older and more mature looking she was than when I last saw her 6 months ago...and also that she was wearing pearls.....something that (IMHO) most Ca. girls her age wouldn't think of putting on. The power of your environment maybe?? She is loving her experience at BC.</p>
<p>Thanks caseyatbat for your post! It's long (yet again! haha) but really informative, so thank you. Umm... this might be a little off subject, but how would you compare BC to UW? I realize that they can be completely different in some aspects, but out of all the schools I've been admitted to, I think my decision is really boiling down to between the two of them. If I am lucky enough to become a Washington Scholar (do you know of that scholarship?) then I will most likely go to UW. If I get into the Honors Program and/or the Freshman Business Program then these will also be huge +'s for UW, and I've decided that if I do attend the U, then I will most likely pledge (so excited for that actually!). But then again, I'm lovin' BC! (Boston, Jesuit, a completely new environment..everythng!) I know that I'll have a great shot at being successful w/ a diploma from either school, as long as I make the most of everything, but do you think there would be any reasons why I should or shouldn't attend either school?? Lol, from my post, it would seem as if I'm talking myself into going to UW, but its hard not to when I know so much about the resources and programs available at the university. And I'll be honest, I don't know a whole lot about the specifics of BC, other than what everyone else already knows.. so yeah, I'm very confused.</p>
<p>I'd really appreciate your thoughts about my situation, and if you think it'll be weird or obtrusive to respond on this forum, please feel free to reply by email. Again, I'm really interested in what you would have to say so I'll be looking forward to your response!</p>
<p>Is this reception for acceptees only?</p>
<p>yeah, i think so. they might have one for regular decision admits.</p>