<p>Cre8tive1 your statement about "middle of a forest" and "no public transportation" are interesting. I guess if you mean that Mills College is not on the Bart Line you would be correct.......as to bus,cab and ped incorrect. You have some harsh critiques of metro campuses that would accept a student as described by OP. Harsh
As to comments about UofSanFrancisco you are up to date. As to GW you are not up to date.......way too selective at this time. Huge popularity.</p>
<p>Bentley is in Waltham, feels nothing at all like Boston, there are open fields and tennis courts in the back of the field, and even some farmland nearby. Take a good look: <a href="http://www.skypic.com/colleges/18-4056.jpg%5B/url%5D">http://www.skypic.com/colleges/18-4056.jpg</a></p>
<p>You'd think that you were in Amherst or Northhampton. More comprable to Curry College or Endicott's campus than any other school.</p>
<p>Also, let clarify where Boston College is for everyone:
<a href="http://www.skypic.com/colleges/5-3225.jpg%5B/url%5D">http://www.skypic.com/colleges/5-3225.jpg</a></p>
<p>This is Newton, that is BC's campus, and Boston is way off in the other direction.</p>
<p>Tufts is not a small town surrounding. Apartment buildings, high rises, Davis Square in walking distance.</p>
<p>Other Urban Schools in Boston:
There's Lesley for you: <a href="http://www.skypic.com/colleges/8-3575.jpg%5B/url%5D">http://www.skypic.com/colleges/8-3575.jpg</a>
There's Simmons College: <a href="http://www.skypic.com/colleges/4-7585.jpg%5B/url%5D">http://www.skypic.com/colleges/4-7585.jpg</a>
There's Emmanuel: <a href="http://www.skypic.com/colleges/7-7586.jpg%5B/url%5D">http://www.skypic.com/colleges/7-7586.jpg</a></p>
<p>Funny that with all the discussion about metro you didn't make any mention of Emerson.......crosses well with NYU and definitely a metro campus.</p>
<p>About Mills College, it is not an urban school. I did summer camp at Mills College for year while living in Oakland. This not to be harsh, but if they're looking for an urban campus, we want our suggestions to be accurate. Suggesting an all-girls school in the forest is not!</p>
<p>Here, take a virtual tour, it's a beautiful school in the hills, trees, amphitheaters, not close to a city. </p>
<p>Read the school's introduction to the campus:
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Welcome to Mills!
Upon first arrival, visitors are often surprised and delighted by the majestic, park-like grounds that make up our 135-acre campus. Richards Road, located just inside the gates of the main entrance, provides grand passage from the outside world to the lush Mills enclave. This stately tunnel of century-old trees is a student and visitor favorite. In fact, it has been officially recognized as one of the Top 100 Great Streets in America.*
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<p>Boston College may be in Newton, but it's on the Green Line of the T, which connects directly to downtown Boston. </p>
<p>Boston University is mostly in Boston, but not downtown - Green Line hits there, too. </p>
<p>The key is whether the school is on good public transportation to the city; Tufts is not.</p>
<p>BC is in Chestnut Hill,MA not Newton.</p>
<p>Chestnut Hill is part of Brookline (another Boston suburb) and part of Newton. It does not exist as an independent entity.</p>
<p>ok, American University is very much in the city, no scyscrapers ill admit, but getting into downtown DC takes very little effort, 10 minute metro ride TOPS. </p>
<p>Tufts DOES have easy access to public transportation. Theres a shuttle that takes students on a 3-4 minute drive to Davis Sq which has a stop on the Red Line of the T. its about a 15 minute walk.</p>
<p>I think there's a big question here- is suburban but with good transportaiton okay? I mean I love tufts and BC, but if you want the urban feel, you will be disappointed. I'm going to Case next year, and part of the appeal is the fact it is in very urban Cleveland.</p>
<p>Seattle university- close to everything</p>
<p>These are my top recommendations (moderately selective, highly reputable, and urban)</p>
<p>George Washington
Northeastern
Boston U
NYU (Not exactly "moderately selective" but definitely not impossible to get into)</p>
<p>If the person who is posting is looking for easier schools than NYU, don't suggest that Case Western is easy to get into. Their applicant pool is extremely qualified, and their avg. scores are very similar to those of NYU.</p>
<p>Also check out Georgia Tech (in the middle of Atlanta, yet still has a real CAMPUS).</p>
<p>Also, the selectivity of some major state universities is often different for out of state students than they are for in-state. You may want to factor that in as well.</p>
<p>I'd say: George Washington
University of Miami
Boston University
NYU</p>
<p>new york- fordham, eugene lang (new school), cuny honors? selective but not as selective as nyu/barnard/columbia.</p>
<p>california privates university of san diego/ san fran, although im not sure if they're IN the city or right outside...</p>
<p>macalester</p>
<p>drexel or temple in philly</p>
<p>emory and vanderbilt</p>
<p>Catholic University (Washington DC)</p>
<p>Case Western, definitely.</p>
<p>I second the recommendation for the University of Pittsburgh. Selective (less than half of applicants accepted, SAT midrange 1140-1330)), but not prohibitively so. An urban campus that has an actual campus (rather than just high-rise buildings). Lots of restaurants of all different types catering to students. Free bus passes to anywhere in the city (including the airport).</p>