<p>I got accepted into both BC Honors and Fordham. At Fordham, I would like to pursue the 3-2 program with Columbia, which I hear is really difficult but would satisfy my academic goals. Originally, I had wanted to major in Physics and CS which is possible under Fordham's 3-2 program (Physics at Fordham and CS at Columbia). Now, is this 5 year program worth choosing over 4 years at BC? I know BC is a great school, but I am not sure how prestigious their science program is. </p>
<p>Yes, I do plan to go into grad school for something more specialized such as astrophysics (which is what I originally wanted). Will both these options provide me with an equal chance of getting into a top tier grad school? Any input will be appreciated.</p>
<p>Omg I found your thread! Lol : )</p>
<p>Gah! Stop Stalking me!! :D</p>
<p>Hahahahaha sorry. But you should post this in each schools’ forum. You’ll probably get more answers that way : )</p>
<p>BC’s core requirements are 10 courses other than math and science.
[Core</a> Curriculum - Boston College](<a href=“http://www.bc.edu/content/bc/offices/avp/core/coure-courses.html]Core”>http://www.bc.edu/content/bc/offices/avp/core/coure-courses.html)</p>
<p>BC physics requires 17 courses.
[Undergraduate</a> Major Requirements - Department of Physics - Boston College](<a href=“http://www.bc.edu/content/bc/schools/cas/physics/undergraduate/major-description.html]Undergraduate”>http://www.bc.edu/content/bc/schools/cas/physics/undergraduate/major-description.html)</p>
<p>BC CS requires 11-14 courses that do not overlap with physics.</p>
<p>This totals to 38-41 courses. Add two more if you have not already satisfied the foreign language requirement:
[Academic</a> Policies and Procedures - Boston College - Student Services - Boston College](<a href=“http://www.bc.edu/publications/ucatalog/policy.shtml#foreignug]Academic”>http://www.bc.edu/publications/ucatalog/policy.shtml#foreignug)</p>
<p>If you have AP calculus credit, you may be able to skip 1 (4 on AB or BC) or 2 (5 on BC) math courses required for the physics and CS majors:
[Math</a> Course Selection and Advice - Boston College](<a href=“http://www.bc.edu/content/bc/schools/cas/math/advise/ap.html]Math”>http://www.bc.edu/content/bc/schools/cas/math/advise/ap.html)
[Math</a> Course Selection and Advice - Boston College](<a href=“http://www.bc.edu/content/bc/schools/cas/math/advise/courses/calc.html#mt105]Math”>http://www.bc.edu/content/bc/schools/cas/math/advise/courses/calc.html#mt105)</p>
<p>Most courses at BC are 3 credits, so you will take about 40 courses to get to the 120 credits needed to graduate (the minimum is 38).</p>
<p>So it does look like, with careful schedule planning, you can double major in physics and CS at BC and complete the bachelor’s degree in 8 semesters.</p>
<p>^ Do you think a double major at BC is worth it over a degree from Columbia? And how well known is BC’s science department? </p>
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<p>If you’re talking about Barnard College, I think one is eligible to participate in the 3-2 program at Barnard also. You might have to drop the Honors and take the regular classes, but the decision really depends on how strongly you feel about Barnard and the Honors program. Overall, you can do the 3-2 program at Barnard as well as at Fordham.</p>
<p>search on this website, but from what I’ve read few people actually complete a 3/2 program. After 3 years of college it can be hard to walk away from your friends and start as a junior xfer at a new school. With just one more year at a school you like (after all, that’s why you choose the 3 school in the first place) you can get a degree and be done just like almost everyone else you know. Then there’s the added expense of an extra year in college.</p>