<p>My life has been plagued by indecision and an array of talents rather than just one focused art. I switch my life dreams and goals basically upon the day..</p>
<p>So..with Northeastern's unique co-op system..would that be a perfect match? It would give me the abillitiy to test things out in the real world.</p>
<p>I like the idea that it is near Boston, but it doesnt seem to be known for it academics and that frightens me, also it seems to be low on the prestige side (which i know shouldnt be a factor but COME ON PEOPLE, STOP LYING TO YOURSELVES haha). </p>
<p>Another pro is that I would probably be one of the more highly qualified applicants rather than applying to one of my slight reaches (i.e. Tufts). And I'm geussing Northeastern is much more relaxed than the "elite" schools?</p>
<p>Well if anyone has any comments on Norheastern..please comment away.Thanks!</p>
<p>Enough with the bs prestige crap. Northeastern is plenty prestigious. It isnt your run of the mill Podunk U. They are known like most schools for certain areas. They have pretty good academics actually.</p>
<p>Northeastern is not "near Boston." Rather, it's right in the center of the city (directly across from the Museum of Fine Arts). Northeastern is drastically underrated. It is in fact a very good school. The professors went to top grad schools like MIT and Harvard; the facilities are all state of the art and brand new; the campus is more "green" than you would expect; and the co-op program is outstanding.</p>
<p>But hey, don't take my word for it, go visit the school for yourself.</p>
<p>I'd actually think that co-op based education benefits those who <em>do</em> know what they want to do. Otherwise you get a bunch of scattered co-op experience that really doesn't build upon itself, which is kind of the whole point of it to begin with. Also, don't fall into the trap of thinking that everything will be easier at a less (relatively speaking, of course, I'm not knocking NEU) selective school than you might otherwise consider. There are plenty of very talented kids there on merit scholarships who will give you plenty of competition.</p>
<p>Comparing Northeastern (like the vast majority of colleges) to schools like Columbia, Northwestern, and Duke is completely unfair. Rather, compare Northeastern to other co-op schools like Drexel and Hood.</p>
<p>I actually am in the same place as you I think.</p>
<p>I just got home from a little Boston college visit, looked at both Northeastern and Tufts and a few other schools. </p>
<p>I really like the idea of the co-op program at Northeastern, I too don't exactly know what I want to do so I think to be able to try stuff I'm interested in out would be a great help and certainly to have the work experience (plus the fact that it's paid) during college is a great concept. I don't like the idea of not coming home for summers but you don't have to do the full 3 internships so that can be worked around. I think I pretty much could consider myself in at Northeastern, I know nothing is 100% but I have the scores and academics to do so... I'm sort of borderline with places like Tufts, could get in, could not... and I'm not sure what I'd do if I got into both types at this point. </p>
<p>Northeastern, from the little I saw, seemed nice, right in the city but still had a campus, which I like.</p>
<p>Thanks..Im actually going to be checking out Tufts later in July and I'm probably going to be checking out Northeastern as well.. I think as far as SATs im above the 75th percentile in Northeastern and just at the 25th percentile in Tufts so looks like we are in a similar position.</p>
<p>I think that you will be impressed with both NEU and Tufts. When you visit Northeastern, make sure that you check out the new Honors residence hall.</p>
<p>I have heard good stories but last year more kids applied and they had to do interviews for the full tuition ones. In fact I believe I read Maxiumus was one of the interviewers.</p>
<p>NE is known for good merit aid since like many schools that are on the upswing they are looking to attract the kids that can get into more competetive schools but can be persuaded to consider schools like NE if the money is there. People speak well of co-op programs in general so if that is a big plus for you by all means check it out. Many of these schools have Honors Programs where you'll take classes wth the other top students. Also some majors or colleges within larger universities have higher admission standards so you may find that you are in the mid range for say an Enginnering Dept within the school but at the high range for another college. Being in the top 25% in a large school suggests you'll be within a large academic peer group.</p>
<p>Yeeeah my SATs are only a 1350 old and 2000 new so im not thinking im going to get merit aid on those...buuuut ive got excellent ECs, GPA, Class rank, etc.. Is merit aid usually based on SAT scores or is it on a variety of things?</p>
<p>"I have heard good stories but last year more kids applied and they had to do interviews for the full tuition ones. In fact I believe I read Maxiumus was one of the interviewers."</p>
<p>I was not an interviewer. You must be confusing me with the poster strawberryshortcake.</p>