Georgetown vs BC

<p>Hi I'm a senior girl at a Jesuit high school on the North Shore of Chicago. I have been accepted at both Gtown and BC and am now having a really hard time deciding between the two. I visited both and had a great time so my decision only became harder. I like the community feeling at BC and think that the football games would be really fun especially in the beginning of freshman year. Also, I like that BC seems to have a greater Catholic presence than Georgetown. However, I'm a pretty serious student and know that Georgetown is probably more academic and prestigious.</p>

<p>I'm in the arts and sciences school at both schools but would maybe be interested in transferring to business. I'm not sure which city I like better both seem fun. And the parties at both schools were great. I dont know what to do!! Any advice would be appreciated.</p>

<p>gtown, if you're a seriously student gtown is definately for you... I don't mean to imply that BC doesn't have great academics, but I personally believe gtown is better... I personally love the gtown atmosphere and the surrounding city... and D.C. is a great city (so is Boston), but being the the "Hill" just gives you much more opportunities... I can tell you gtown business is very much respected on Wall Street... I believe it's the 5th most represented school on Wall Street... The business school is getting a new building that is set to open in January 2009, and I think recruiting at Gtown is probably one of the best... corporate recruiters (who are often gtown alums) go to gtown to hire specifically gtown kids... BC is a great school, but from what I have heard/read/told/know, gtown is definately the place for a serious study who want to pursue a field in business</p>

<p>honestly. bc straight up can't compare to georgetown - don't fool yourself</p>

<p>think of it like this (especially if you actually consider yourself an academic): gtown is very much at home among the best colleges in the US; whereas BC is very much at home among the best catholic colleges in the US (though still below gtown).</p>

<p>Basically, at gtown you're going to a catholic university nonetheless (if that's important to you), but you're also at an outstanding institution. it's the best of both worlds</p>

<p>Football is fun, but...twenty-five some-odd home games over four years shouldn't be the deciding factor. That's the issue with Notre Dame too - is football really worth being marooned in South Bend for four years? It depends on personal preferences of course: if you prefer rural, college town to urban environment, or Boston to Washington, for example. </p>

<p>As for Catholic presence, it's not quite as obtrusive at Georgetown, but it's definitely there for those who seek it. The Voice had a cover story a few months ago about Hoyas who pursue the ministry, for instance.</p>