I was accepted as a transfer student to both schools, and I am having trouble choosing. Cost is not an issue. Looking more at my intended study and social life.
If I go to Emory, I would apply to Goizueta after 1 year at Emory College. I know it isn’t a guarantee, but I hear that it is relatively not difficult. At Boston College, I was accepted into MCAS, and I would major in Economics and minor in management. Which would be better for investment banking/consulting?
Not looking for a party culture like a state school, but social scene is also a big factor in my decision, and any insights would be helpful. A good balance of academics and social life.
- Boston College has a reputation of being homogeneously white, preppy, and may be snobby (Obviously not saying everyone is, but that is the image of the stereotypical BC student). Lack of diversity is also a concern at BC.
- Emory has greek life, and I am not sure if that is a positive or minus, because this also caters to white and preppy. Emory seems more diverse on paper, but I read that the groups self segregate themselves so it isn't really a cohesive community in reality.
I know Emory is ranked higher, but I am from the Northeast and it seems that Boston College is more known to the general public than Emory, simply due to location in Boston and D1 sports.
@BearsBeetsBattleStarGalactica : Most communities self-segregate. Universities are just microcosm of real life, but generally, minus some international student populations, Emory had a high level of interaction between ethnic groups and those of different academic backgrounds. Greeklife at Emory is definitely not preppy (except maybe a certain fraternity I guess) and surprisingly less white than at other places despite a relative cultural homogeneity.
Reputation, chill: Both are relevant to employers. IB: Could technically have better access at BC due to location, but then competition is fierce for obvious reasons in the NE. Emory students seem to do excellent with placement in consulting and definitely have a chokehold on Atlanta area opps which are pretty good, but if you only have tunnelvision for the ones up north, I can’t imagine either having too much of an advantage over the other.
Emory has a pretty balanced social scene but also quirky elements and does not have a remotely rah rah element because of only D-3 sports. If looking for that, pass on it. If you would rather be involved in clubs, explore Atlanta, or be involved in culture/diversity oriented events, Emory is definitely a very interesting cosmopolitan type of place, but please know that you will not get a D-1 feel from it. If you get into the b-school (or even not) they have many events and create pretty vibrant social and academic outlets. Really depends on what you want. Sounds like Emory fits the bill, but I know nothing about BC other than it being good. For all I know this may be a close call or you may prefer at least having D-1 sports present and any vibe created from it even if mild in comparison to other places.