<p>Reeeeeelax kids. BU and Cornell both are great schools.</p>
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Reeeeeelax kids. BU and Cornell both are great schools.
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<p>That's a true statement if I ever saw one.</p>
<p>I guess I shouldn't have used "ivy-rejects", sorry about that.</p>
<p>Alright. Just try not to say that too often. It helps perpetuate untruths about my school.</p>
<p>o ya loslobos BU is definitely a great and well respected school so don't worry.</p>
<p>I'm well aware of that, but thanks :)</p>
<p>BU is a good school...Cornell is too hard, and in the middle of nowhere...</p>
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<p>Perpetuate untruths about your school? </p>
<p>With all do respect, you're talking to two cc-ers (me and thread starter squalmonger) who actually attended BU for an entire academic year. Now this includes being acquainted with atleast 6 full time professors and dealing with its polices of grade deflation while maintaining the requirements to exercise the Cornell option. And making some really good friends up in Boston. </p>
<p>You're still an incoming freshmen who probably hasn't even attended the 2 day stay-over orientation in the upcoming weeks.</p>
<p>If I am degrading BU, why did I choose to attend BU for first year? Knowing that it would have been my undergrad school for 4 years if it hadn't been for the Cornell option.</p>
<p>Besides, people reject ivys for many sounds reasons: money issues, city vs. middle of nowhere, maybe someone has a sweetheart somewhere, maybe school (x) has a better program in ____, etc.</p>
<p>To tell you something, the professors that had to sign my grade reports were happy for me that I had such an option in college, and they are great professors.</p>
<p>No one is saying BU sucks. And no offense, you are basing arguments off no experience... and of course, facebook.</p>
<p>And out of curiosity, which college of BU are you attending?
Cause if you say "CGS"... you just wasted my time =).</p>
<p>And don't forget... people are denied admissions to BU also...</p>
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<li>I never said you degraded BU. To call everyone Ivy-Rejects is ridiculous.</li>
<li>I'll be at orientation next Wednesday.</li>
<li>Obviously Cornell is an amazing school. I'm not saying otherwise. I was getting at the fact that name alone is a dumb reason to transfer. If you have a reason other than that, by all means, go ahead.</li>
<li>What is wrong with using data on facebook? It doesnt even make up half the class. The whole point is, some people who chose BU chose it over much more selective and higher 'ranked' schools.</li>
<li>Yes, I'll be in CGS and SMG after that. It seems to me that you're one of those pretentious SMG kids i'll surely encounter. SMG is certainly a great school, but dont think you're hot $hit for going there. I get the same degree you do.</li>
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<p>Hey listen, like I said, I'm sorry for using that word.</p>
<p>I'd like to here an explanation from you regarding what I said in point #5...</p>
<p>Ohkay, even though this has nothing to do with the point of the thread.</p>
<p>First of all, I think BU should be ranked up in the 20-9 range, such as NYU instead of its current 40-50 range.</p>
<p>Second, this is college we're talking about. It's great that you come out with an SMG degree, and I hope you the best. </p>
<p>But BU students, such as me, can't help but feel repulsed by CGS because nonCGS students worked really hard to get into some of BU's programs. We can't ignore the fact that CGS students will have to take mandatory "core curriculums" that are actually high school review curriculums for two years (courses includes algebra, trigonometry, and general american history, etc.) then get into a more advanced program. So not to be arrogant, but CGS students really got a second-chance pass. </p>
<p>BU's ranking isn't up there because CGS is a factor in terms of academics. BU students trully work hard, but don't get the recognition for it. In a way, the ranking of one's undergrad school may significantly affect chances for employment, grad school, etc. Why must a non-CGS BU graduate be associated with the effects of CGS if he or she has never even step foot into the CGS building?</p>
<p>So to answer you, you should thank your parents for the degree because CGS is there not only to help students "prepare for college", but it is a major source of funding for BU.</p>
<p>Please don't call me hot *****, I only say so much because I'm not the only one at BU who feels this way. If SMG is full of them, why want a degree from such a school? Again this is from experience. I'm not here to talk trash, but you asked, I answered.</p>
<p>You're not necessarily wrong, but just FYI, I know kids in CGS who couldve gotten in regardless. Friend of mine has a 3.5ish gpa and mid 1800s on the SATs. He certainly had a good shot. There are others. I'm not among them. I screwed up in high school. I didnt realize the implications not working hard would have. Luckily for me, a friend of mine was going to CGS and I found out about it. It's perfect for me.
I wouldnt call the classes we take high school review. I've sat in on a few of the classes and dont think so in the slightest. Also, CGS doesnt include math, so I have no idea where that came from.
Why would I want a degree from SMG? Because BU is the best fit for me all around. It's where I want to go and where I wouldve picked had I been able to get in otherwise.
Also, it's pretty silly and a bit pretentious to direct dislike for us simply because we 'cause BU's rank to be lower than it should be'. I think BU is equal to NYU and BC. Do the rankings show that? No. Should they? Certainly. Who cares? We all know BU is a great school and employers do too. Bottom line is, yes, we bring down the averages a bit, but that shouldnt cause you or anyone else to so adamantly dislike us. We're people, just like you. We have every opportunity you have. We can be more successful than you or we cant. You're not guaranteed anything over us. Prejudging us for something so utterly stupid is simply immature IMO.</p>
<p>so, cornell>bu? i think so.</p>
<p>No one said it doesnt, but that doesnt mean you should pick Cornell based on rankings.</p>
<p>I don’t know if you made your decision yet, but you might want to seriously consider transferring. Med schools will take into account that the course work at Cornell is hard so it shouldn't matter. It's really about the college experience. For some people, going to an ivy is important even though people keep on saying it's just a sports conference. It's a lot more than a sports conference because people will prejudge you, in a good way, for the rest of your life just because you attended an Ivy League school.</p>
<p>I actually try to avoid telling people that I go to Cornell. I usually say that I go to a school in upstate NY, but when people realize that I go to Cornell, they really totally treat you differently.</p>
<p>It's true. I ALWAYS feel really awkward saying it because I feel like I am bragging but it's always nice to hear the "WOOOOW that's amazing!!!". People really will immediately think of you in a much higher light...which is actually really nice.</p>
<p>Likewise for BU, likewise for a lot of schools. FYI Fudge, BU is a pretty difficult school compared to most. The OP would have no problem getting into med school from BU.</p>