I was recently accepted as a transfer to BC. Obviously, I have a lot of factors weighing in on my decision, but it seems as if the pros and cons of my choices are fairly even. So I’m wondering if anyone has any insight into my particular situation. I’m currently attending my state school. My plan for attending my state school was to save my money so that I could attend a nice grad school in Boston in a communications/media program – I’m interested in Emerson, Northeastern, and BU. If I attend BC it’s unlikely I’ll be able to afford grad school, at least right out of my undergrad. However, I fully believe I would make better connections for jobs and internships at BC, especially considering Boston is where I want to pursue my career after college. I know grad school isn’t a for sure thing. There’s always the possibility finances will change or I won’t get in when applying to selective programs. Would it be smarter to attend BC, where I know I would be more likely to make connections, find better internships, and likely receive a higher quality degree? Or should I stick to the plan of remaining at my state school for the next two years and then applying to grad schools? I’m just feeling rather torn because there are a lot of personal reasons I have for wanting to attend either school, so it’s really coming down to which would make a better option for my future career path.
Not sure what state school you’re at, but most suggest prestige is wasted on undergrad. Save your money for grad school.
How much more would you pay for BC than your state school? The general consensus is that unless you are looking to go into IB/Finance, it is better to save money on undergrad, especially if you are planning on attending grad school, in which case your undergrad will not matter. BC might be helpful in initially starting out in Boston, simply because it is located near Boston. But once you work your first job in Boston, it will probably be marginally beneficial if at all compared to wherever you are coming from. But BC does offer a unique college experience.