U. of Miami, B.C., NEU or NYU for chemistry

<p>I can’t believe that I have been accepted to all 3 of my EA schools. I am still waiting on NYU (RD). Each of these 4 schools have a lot to offer, and each is a bit different. I am having a tough time deciding on a school. To me, for over-all college experience, I can’t think of a better school in the country to attend than The []_[]. Miami has it all (i.e. great academics, weather, activities, varsity and intramural sports, the beach, fishing, diving, the everglades, etc.) If I was latino, or wanted to spend my life in FL., or latin/South America, this would be a no brainer. Boston College has great academics, o.k. sports teams and a wonderful small liberal arts feel while being close to Boston. Northeastern is probably the fastest ring star of all universities in the USA. The co-op system in unparalleled. In addition to an excellent academic reputation, it maintains a good feel campus right in the heart of Boston. Boston is clean, and probably the most dynamic collegiate city in the world. However, it can not be denied that NEU lacks the college atmosphere varsity sports (except maybe hockey). While NYU is cold, gritty and urban, with no sports, academics are top notch and there is no better place to meet future contacts and network. Any thoughts? I’m going to post this in all 4 college forums to get input from different points of view.</p>

<p>I think BC has better than Ok sports teams, the hockey teams are some of the best in the nation. The Men’s team has won the frozen four I think the last 4 out of 5 years. I too have been admitted EA into Miami and BC and for my money I think BC is the better choice. You have to consider the location Boston which not only allows for research opportunities but internships in some of the strongest biotech/financial firms in the country. I visited both schools and the campus feel in Chestnut Hill displays a tighter knit feel than Coral Gables in my opinion. I think BC offers the chance not only to grow as a student but as a human being. </p>

<p>what are the price differentials? I assume that you received some merit money at Miami and NEU?</p>

<p>For the same price, the decision is between BC and NYU. The other two aren’t close. (coop program is not that valuable for a chem major, since such internships are easy to obtain).</p>

<p>BC has a strong chem program, as does NYU. It comes down to whether YOU would prefer a self-contained campus on the edge of a City, or living in the Village for four years. The Jesuit education at BC is worth it, IMO.</p>

<p>There are no price differentials to me, as my parents are paying, and they just want me to be happy. While, I disagree “that the other two aren’t close”, you do make good points. I, too, admire the Jesuit education. I like the “feel” of NEU over B.C. (Boston over suburbia and 4min. to 1 hr. by train; however, I may be able to take my Vespa to Boston) and NYU. I like the environment of the []<em>[] much more than B.C., NYU or NEU. I rank the academics as follows: 1: Tie B.C./NYU; 2: Tie NEU, The []</em>[]; however, none are close to IVY, and all four are 2d tier and very close. I don’t think that I want to make my post-graduate life in So. FL.</p>

<p>BC is ranked ~40 for Chem; BC has a stronger student body than all but NYU: nearly 90% of Frosh were in the top decile of their class. At NEU, its 60%.</p>

<p>NYU is ~55</p>

<p>Miami is ~75</p>

<p>NEU is ~65</p>

<p>Dartmouth College, an “Ivy”, is ~100 in Chem; Brown is ~60.</p>

<p>But if you like NEU better, go there. Simple.</p>

<p>btw: a Vespa would definitely not fit in with Coral Gables.</p>

<p>I wish that it were that simple. There are many factors to consider, including your stats. To me, the difference between 30 and 75 is not that great. All are good 2d tier. Also, to be considered, and just as important, are Jesuit education (B.C.), non-academic activities (The []<em>[]), location (NEU), weather ([]</em>[]), sports ([]_[]), type of people (Probably B.C.), general “feel” (NEU). I’ll figure things out, but it is not as easy for me as you seem to think. …But, I certainly do appreciate your input. </p>

<p>Thanks. Still torn. I just came across this stat on student review: Average salaries of graduates:
[]_[]: Starting: ~$53K; 10 yr.: ~$253K
B.C.: $48K/$162K
MIDD: $47K/$90K
NEU: $77K/$130K
NYU: $53K/$165K</p>

<p>Also, the overall grade (which measures students’ perception of Education Quality, Social Life, Extracurricular Activities and Surrounding City) as follows:
[]_[]: 7.5
B.C.: 7.1
MIDD: 7.3
NEU: 7.5
NYU: 7.0</p>

<p>Do you attach any significance to this, or the studentreview website?</p>

<p>after you take AP Stats, you’ll recognize that voluntarily reported anecdotes are not data.</p>

<p>btw: I see that you’ve added Middlebury to the mix? As a LAC, it is kinda the odd-man out here.</p>

<p>I applied. You are absolutely right about everything that you say. My dad really likes the idea of MIDD. I’m not quite sure what to make of the above #s, other than to take them at face value. I have no idea of the # of participants, or even whether these #s are accurate. However, they do represent what alumni and students are saying about each school. </p>