Northeastern, Boston University or BC for comp sci
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Anonymous
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Since CS is so dominant now, BU is smart to start prioritizing it. They've recently hired some more CS faculty; not replacements, but adds.
Northeastern of course has been more active with CS. CS interdisciplinary studies have been around for a while for so many majors, including business, health, even some humanities. Kind of the brilliant, forward- thinking preparation of what the world will be, not what it is. BC is trying. They have the money to provide a niche in CS. They are growing it. I know this sounds trite, but you can't go wrong with any of the three. |
Anonymous
The school may not be in the top 10-30 for computer science and is known for excelling in other fields, but its CS program has been consistently strong. Historically, they have ranked between 30th and 60th, and they have successfully placed students in IT companies. With the addition of this new building, I believe the program will continue to thrive in the coming years. |
Anonymous
We know what you believe. |
Anonymous
Right, you can't go wrong with BU at all if you like other factors about BU and the vibe. If you really like the BC campus and such, no particular interest in an area, and just want a CS degree, you can't go wrong with BC as well. However, again NU would be the winner overall in general. |
Anonymous
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All are good. I have one daughter at BC in business school and one at Northeastern in engineering.
I would choose Northeastern for CS for sure. (In addition to academics and coop, the food, study spaces, etc. are also very good). |
Anonymous
| Neighbor's son, really, really smart and nice kid, goes to Northeastern. He's not a science major but business. He had an internship locally so came back to live with his parents while he worked, Was a hoot seeing him going off to work in the morning in a suit since my recollection of him is him riding his bike around the neighborhood with his friends as a kid. |
Anonymous
| Well, ED2 to Northeastern for CS/Data Science. Wish us look. |
Anonymous
| Look should be luck! |
Anonymous
MIT take around 1,100 freshman each year. They have about 10% international students. So about 1,000 spots open for US residents. So let’s say only the valedictorian’s of every high school apply. Less than 5% would get in. Teach your kids to aim high, but be realistic with them about their chances. |
Anonymous
Great choice. Good luck. |