Northeastern EA is out

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NEU's applicant pool is always strong. They do favor ED applicants, as does every college. Not quite as much as Emory, Tulane or UChicago, Wesleyan, but an ED student gets a bump. These schools take more than 50% of their class ED. NEU takes 35% or so ED. Granted, most ED students are going to be strong applicants.

As for NU.in, that's a first choice for many. Strong stats, money to pay. I personally think NU.in should be a top choice. Gets kids out of their bubble, real quick.

NUIn is a bubble of wealthy kids going abroad to take easier classes and party for a semester (based on data from 10+ kids we know who have done it at a variety of locations).

It seems as if some of you need to actually visit the campuses in person, and see for yourself. This kind of broad, negative, hyperbole based post is actually perpetuating false information. There is so much hearsay on this thread, I would not know where to start, but the negative comments are false.

Really, go in person and see for yourself. There are accomplished and interesting students and professors and staff at each campus, from all over the world. I can't imagine denying your child that opportunity, if they were actually (truly, in real life) given such an opportunity - which does not seem to be the case, due to several inconsistencies in the negative posts.

To start with, statistically, it is impossible for all those who are admitted to be admitted to any one campus, which is why you are essentially told as much. I am purposefully not specifying when or what, but the information is spelled out for you, as you know IF you were accepted. To feed the trolls that want to spread negative and false information is not one of my goals, so I will not feed them information.

For one example, UVA is one of the many schools that admit most of their students ED. UVA has UVA Wise close to the TN border. Not my choice, but I don't come here to disparage those who choose that option.

If, for some odd reason, you don't believe in giving your child the NEU opportunity (assuming they were actually accepted, of course - which seems doubtful by the negative narrative), or if you think the opportunity would be wasted on your child, perhaps some introspection is necessary.

Oh my kid was accepted to Global Scholars a few years ago. They turned it down. Attending a "higher ranked" school that is a better fit for them. They could have picked NEU opportunity, but felt they had better choices (and we agreed with them).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NEU's applicant pool is always strong. They do favor ED applicants, as does every college. Not quite as much as Emory, Tulane or UChicago, Wesleyan, but an ED student gets a bump. These schools take more than 50% of their class ED. NEU takes 35% or so ED. Granted, most ED students are going to be strong applicants.

As for NU.in, that's a first choice for many. Strong stats, money to pay. I personally think NU.in should be a top choice. Gets kids out of their bubble, real quick.

NUIn is a bubble of wealthy kids going abroad to take easier classes and party for a semester (based on data from 10+ kids we know who have done it at a variety of locations).

It seems as if some of you need to actually visit the campuses in person, and see for yourself. This kind of broad, negative, hyperbole based post is actually perpetuating false information. There is so much hearsay on this thread, I would not know where to start, but the negative comments are false.

Really, go in person and see for yourself. There are accomplished and interesting students and professors and staff at each campus, from all over the world. I can't imagine denying your child that opportunity, if they were actually (truly, in real life) given such an opportunity - which does not seem to be the case, due to several inconsistencies in the negative posts.

To start with, statistically, it is impossible for all those who are admitted to be admitted to any one campus, which is why you are essentially told as much. I am purposefully not specifying when or what, but the information is spelled out for you, as you know IF you were accepted. To feed the trolls that want to spread negative and false information is not one of my goals, so I will not feed them information.

For one example, UVA is one of the many schools that admit most of their students ED. UVA has UVA Wise close to the TN border. Not my choice, but I don't come here to disparage those who choose that option.

If, for some odd reason, you don't believe in giving your child the NEU opportunity (assuming they were actually accepted, of course - which seems doubtful by the negative narrative), or if you think the opportunity would be wasted on your child, perhaps some introspection is necessary.

Oh my kid was accepted to Global Scholars a few years ago. They turned it down. Attending a "higher ranked" school that is a better fit for them. They could have picked NEU opportunity, but felt they had better choices (and we agreed with them).

Uh huh. Sure.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Decisions are driven by AI and ability to pay.

ED acceptance to Boston was about 40%.

Heard that many full-pay ED applicants to Boston are offered NU.in/first semester abroad as non-binding consolation. Mostly business majors and non-CS.

My child is one. We assumed deferral at best. Did ED as a crap shoot without understanding NI.in option
No tests, no AP but two college courses (6 credits). 3.9 UW. Good ECs and great personal essay. Social sciences major. No demonstrated interest or contact with NEU admissions. Small private HS that just had first NEU acceptance last year.

Our kids ARE amazing 😉 , but not typical NEU profile.

DC offered NU.in for a location TBD in late Feb. The only admitted student info was a 45 minute zoom where they basically read a brochure, told us to look at last year's website to get an idea about what to expect, joked about Dunkin Donuts, and pushed deposit payment "urgency" 5 times. Worse that timeshares pitch.

DC is now hesitant and feels like a number, not a student. DC has traveled overseas a lot, so it wouldn't be a novel experience. Already said they want to minor in clubbing. lol

Meanwhile, 3 other lower ranked T100 schools are courting DC with merit aid, local receptions, in-person days with class audits, honors program, etc. etc.

NEU has an in person event in Boston in April. After NU.in deposits are due. Srsly?!

I don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but it NEU definitely seems to be putting its AI and business skills to work.

I'm not sold. But it's DC's decision.

I wish everyone the best. Our kids have been through a lot.

+1. My kid felt like a Number 2 years ago when offered Global Scholars (1 year in London or Mills college) after saying "no going abroad". To make matters worse, the information on GS was simply not available in late Jan/early Feb when the acceptance came. NEU was still creating this program and had little to no details. That was also a turnoff. Have the program better thought out and organized when you send out acceptances so families can see what is offered. My kid didn't want to be a guinea pig and did not like that they couldn't answer most questions in the first few weeks. We were directed (like you) to a website that contained little information and just place holders for "more to come". So we turned it down and never looked back.

The only one worth "Number Two" seems that kid's parents who make it their crusade to post the same falsities ad nauseam.

Everything in the above statement is true. Global scholars was NOT well defined when EA came out for fall 2022. It took almost a month for NEU to full add more information. How do I know that? Because my kid was accepted to GS and looked into it. Sorry you cannot understand that. A quick search of the NEU FB parents pages, reddit and CC from that year would demonstrate that this was true and many families were searching for information that did not come about until several weeks later. Don't know about you, but I'd prefer any program my kid is admitted to have the full details available when the acceptance is given, not almost a month later.

Initially students were told they could NEVER live on campus in Boston. After complaints from families, that changed to students being allowed to live on campus if desired. And that led to more housing issues in Boston. Information is out there, just search if you truly want proof.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NEU's applicant pool is always strong. They do favor ED applicants, as does every college. Not quite as much as Emory, Tulane or UChicago, Wesleyan, but an ED student gets a bump. These schools take more than 50% of their class ED. NEU takes 35% or so ED. Granted, most ED students are going to be strong applicants.

As for NU.in, that's a first choice for many. Strong stats, money to pay. I personally think NU.in should be a top choice. Gets kids out of their bubble, real quick.

NUIn is a bubble of wealthy kids going abroad to take easier classes and party for a semester (based on data from 10+ kids we know who have done it at a variety of locations).

It seems as if some of you need to actually visit the campuses in person, and see for yourself. This kind of broad, negative, hyperbole based post is actually perpetuating false information. There is so much hearsay on this thread, I would not know where to start, but the negative comments are false.

Really, go in person and see for yourself. There are accomplished and interesting students and professors and staff at each campus, from all over the world. I can't imagine denying your child that opportunity, if they were actually (truly, in real life) given such an opportunity - which does not seem to be the case, due to several inconsistencies in the negative posts.

To start with, statistically, it is impossible for all those who are admitted to be admitted to any one campus, which is why you are essentially told as much. I am purposefully not specifying when or what, but the information is spelled out for you, as you know IF you were accepted. To feed the trolls that want to spread negative and false information is not one of my goals, so I will not feed them information.

For one example, UVA is one of the many schools that admit most of their students ED. UVA has UVA Wise close to the TN border. Not my choice, but I don't come here to disparage those who choose that option.

If, for some odd reason, you don't believe in giving your child the NEU opportunity (assuming they were actually accepted, of course - which seems doubtful by the negative narrative), or if you think the opportunity would be wasted on your child, perhaps some introspection is necessary.

Oh my kid was accepted to Global Scholars a few years ago. They turned it down. Attending a "higher ranked" school that is a better fit for them. They could have picked NEU opportunity, but felt they had better choices (and we agreed with them).

Uh huh. Sure.

Who takes the time to make these nasty comments? Will never understand it. This is such a personal journey, and not every 18 year old wants to start college abroad, among other factors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Decisions are driven by AI and ability to pay.

ED acceptance to Boston was about 40%.

Heard that many full-pay ED applicants to Boston are offered NU.in/first semester abroad as non-binding consolation. Mostly business majors and non-CS.

My child is one. We assumed deferral at best. Did ED as a crap shoot without understanding NI.in option
No tests, no AP but two college courses (6 credits). 3.9 UW. Good ECs and great personal essay. Social sciences major. No demonstrated interest or contact with NEU admissions. Small private HS that just had first NEU acceptance last year.

Our kids ARE amazing 😉 , but not typical NEU profile.

DC offered NU.in for a location TBD in late Feb. The only admitted student info was a 45 minute zoom where they basically read a brochure, told us to look at last year's website to get an idea about what to expect, joked about Dunkin Donuts, and pushed deposit payment "urgency" 5 times. Worse that timeshares pitch.

DC is now hesitant and feels like a number, not a student. DC has traveled overseas a lot, so it wouldn't be a novel experience. Already said they want to minor in clubbing. lol

Meanwhile, 3 other lower ranked T100 schools are courting DC with merit aid, local receptions, in-person days with class audits, honors program, etc. etc.

NEU has an in person event in Boston in April. After NU.in deposits are due. Srsly?!

I don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but it NEU definitely seems to be putting its AI and business skills to work.

I'm not sold. But it's DC's decision.

I wish everyone the best. Our kids have been through a lot.

+1. My kid felt like a Number 2 years ago when offered Global Scholars (1 year in London or Mills college) after saying "no going abroad". To make matters worse, the information on GS was simply not available in late Jan/early Feb when the acceptance came. NEU was still creating this program and had little to no details. That was also a turnoff. Have the program better thought out and organized when you send out acceptances so families can see what is offered. My kid didn't want to be a guinea pig and did not like that they couldn't answer most questions in the first few weeks. We were directed (like you) to a website that contained little information and just place holders for "more to come". So we turned it down and never looked back.

The only one worth "Number Two" seems that kid's parents who make it their crusade to post the same falsities ad nauseam.

Everything in the above statement is true. Global scholars was NOT well defined when EA came out for fall 2022. It took almost a month for NEU to full add more information. How do I know that? Because my kid was accepted to GS and looked into it. Sorry you cannot understand that. A quick search of the NEU FB parents pages, reddit and CC from that year would demonstrate that this was true and many families were searching for information that did not come about until several weeks later. Don't know about you, but I'd prefer any program my kid is admitted to have the full details available when the acceptance is given, not almost a month later.

Initially students were told they could NEVER live on campus in Boston. After complaints from families, that changed to students being allowed to live on campus if desired. And that led to more housing issues in Boston. Information is out there, just search if you truly want proof.

Is the current year 2022? So much has changed!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Decisions are driven by AI and ability to pay.

ED acceptance to Boston was about 40%.

Heard that many full-pay ED applicants to Boston are offered NU.in/first semester abroad as non-binding consolation. Mostly business majors and non-CS.

My child is one. We assumed deferral at best. Did ED as a crap shoot without understanding NI.in option
No tests, no AP but two college courses (6 credits). 3.9 UW. Good ECs and great personal essay. Social sciences major. No demonstrated interest or contact with NEU admissions. Small private HS that just had first NEU acceptance last year.

Our kids ARE amazing 😉 , but not typical NEU profile.

DC offered NU.in for a location TBD in late Feb. The only admitted student info was a 45 minute zoom where they basically read a brochure, told us to look at last year's website to get an idea about what to expect, joked about Dunkin Donuts, and pushed deposit payment "urgency" 5 times. Worse that timeshares pitch.

DC is now hesitant and feels like a number, not a student. DC has traveled overseas a lot, so it wouldn't be a novel experience. Already said they want to minor in clubbing. lol

Meanwhile, 3 other lower ranked T100 schools are courting DC with merit aid, local receptions, in-person days with class audits, honors program, etc. etc.

NEU has an in person event in Boston in April. After NU.in deposits are due. Srsly?!

I don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but it NEU definitely seems to be putting its AI and business skills to work.

I'm not sold. But it's DC's decision.

I wish everyone the best. Our kids have been through a lot.

+1. My kid felt like a Number 2 years ago when offered Global Scholars (1 year in London or Mills college) after saying "no going abroad". To make matters worse, the information on GS was simply not available in late Jan/early Feb when the acceptance came. NEU was still creating this program and had little to no details. That was also a turnoff. Have the program better thought out and organized when you send out acceptances so families can see what is offered. My kid didn't want to be a guinea pig and did not like that they couldn't answer most questions in the first few weeks. We were directed (like you) to a website that contained little information and just place holders for "more to come". So we turned it down and never looked back.

The only one worth "Number Two" seems that kid's parents who make it their crusade to post the same falsities ad nauseam.

Everything in the above statement is true. Global scholars was NOT well defined when EA came out for fall 2022. It took almost a month for NEU to full add more information. How do I know that? Because my kid was accepted to GS and looked into it. Sorry you cannot understand that. A quick search of the NEU FB parents pages, reddit and CC from that year would demonstrate that this was true and many families were searching for information that did not come about until several weeks later. Don't know about you, but I'd prefer any program my kid is admitted to have the full details available when the acceptance is given, not almost a month later.

Initially students were told they could NEVER live on campus in Boston. After complaints from families, that changed to students being allowed to live on campus if desired. And that led to more housing issues in Boston. Information is out there, just search if you truly want proof.

Is the current year 2022? So much has changed!

Recent enough that it is relevant to current parents/families. However, you seem more focused on just providing random negative comments than factual information. If my information helps someone, great. If you don't like it, just read on and no need to get nasty. Facts matter in life, and most parents/kids prefer to know details

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Decisions are driven by AI and ability to pay.

ED acceptance to Boston was about 40%.

Heard that many full-pay ED applicants to Boston are offered NU.in/first semester abroad as non-binding consolation. Mostly business majors and non-CS.

My child is one. We assumed deferral at best. Did ED as a crap shoot without understanding NI.in option
No tests, no AP but two college courses (6 credits). 3.9 UW. Good ECs and great personal essay. Social sciences major. No demonstrated interest or contact with NEU admissions. Small private HS that just had first NEU acceptance last year.

Our kids ARE amazing 😉 , but not typical NEU profile.

DC offered NU.in for a location TBD in late Feb. The only admitted student info was a 45 minute zoom where they basically read a brochure, told us to look at last year's website to get an idea about what to expect, joked about Dunkin Donuts, and pushed deposit payment "urgency" 5 times. Worse that timeshares pitch.

DC is now hesitant and feels like a number, not a student. DC has traveled overseas a lot, so it wouldn't be a novel experience. Already said they want to minor in clubbing. lol

Meanwhile, 3 other lower ranked T100 schools are courting DC with merit aid, local receptions, in-person days with class audits, honors program, etc. etc.

NEU has an in person event in Boston in April. After NU.in deposits are due. Srsly?!

I don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but it NEU definitely seems to be putting its AI and business skills to work.

I'm not sold. But it's DC's decision.

I wish everyone the best. Our kids have been through a lot.

+1. My kid felt like a Number 2 years ago when offered Global Scholars (1 year in London or Mills college) after saying "no going abroad". To make matters worse, the information on GS was simply not available in late Jan/early Feb when the acceptance came. NEU was still creating this program and had little to no details. That was also a turnoff. Have the program better thought out and organized when you send out acceptances so families can see what is offered. My kid didn't want to be a guinea pig and did not like that they couldn't answer most questions in the first few weeks. We were directed (like you) to a website that contained little information and just place holders for "more to come". So we turned it down and never looked back.

The only one worth "Number Two" seems that kid's parents who make it their crusade to post the same falsities ad nauseam.

Everything in the above statement is true. Global scholars was NOT well defined when EA came out for fall 2022. It took almost a month for NEU to full add more information. How do I know that? Because my kid was accepted to GS and looked into it. Sorry you cannot understand that. A quick search of the NEU FB parents pages, reddit and CC from that year would demonstrate that this was true and many families were searching for information that did not come about until several weeks later. Don't know about you, but I'd prefer any program my kid is admitted to have the full details available when the acceptance is given, not almost a month later.

Initially students were told they could NEVER live on campus in Boston. After complaints from families, that changed to students being allowed to live on campus if desired. And that led to more housing issues in Boston. Information is out there, just search if you truly want proof.

Is the current year 2022? So much has changed!

NEU changed the rules after complaints last year too. Not the kind of place I would send my kid to for top dollar, but to each their own.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Decisions are driven by AI and ability to pay.

ED acceptance to Boston was about 40%.

Heard that many full-pay ED applicants to Boston are offered NU.in/first semester abroad as non-binding consolation. Mostly business majors and non-CS.

My child is one. We assumed deferral at best. Did ED as a crap shoot without understanding NI.in option
No tests, no AP but two college courses (6 credits). 3.9 UW. Good ECs and great personal essay. Social sciences major. No demonstrated interest or contact with NEU admissions. Small private HS that just had first NEU acceptance last year.

Our kids ARE amazing 😉 , but not typical NEU profile.

DC offered NU.in for a location TBD in late Feb. The only admitted student info was a 45 minute zoom where they basically read a brochure, told us to look at last year's website to get an idea about what to expect, joked about Dunkin Donuts, and pushed deposit payment "urgency" 5 times. Worse that timeshares pitch.

DC is now hesitant and feels like a number, not a student. DC has traveled overseas a lot, so it wouldn't be a novel experience. Already said they want to minor in clubbing. lol

Meanwhile, 3 other lower ranked T100 schools are courting DC with merit aid, local receptions, in-person days with class audits, honors program, etc. etc.

NEU has an in person event in Boston in April. After NU.in deposits are due. Srsly?!

I don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but it NEU definitely seems to be putting its AI and business skills to work.

I'm not sold. But it's DC's decision.

I wish everyone the best. Our kids have been through a lot.

+1. My kid felt like a Number 2 years ago when offered Global Scholars (1 year in London or Mills college) after saying "no going abroad". To make matters worse, the information on GS was simply not available in late Jan/early Feb when the acceptance came. NEU was still creating this program and had little to no details. That was also a turnoff. Have the program better thought out and organized when you send out acceptances so families can see what is offered. My kid didn't want to be a guinea pig and did not like that they couldn't answer most questions in the first few weeks. We were directed (like you) to a website that contained little information and just place holders for "more to come". So we turned it down and never looked back.

The only one worth "Number Two" seems that kid's parents who make it their crusade to post the same falsities ad nauseam.

Everything in the above statement is true. Global scholars was NOT well defined when EA came out for fall 2022. It took almost a month for NEU to full add more information. How do I know that? Because my kid was accepted to GS and looked into it. Sorry you cannot understand that. A quick search of the NEU FB parents pages, reddit and CC from that year would demonstrate that this was true and many families were searching for information that did not come about until several weeks later. Don't know about you, but I'd prefer any program my kid is admitted to have the full details available when the acceptance is given, not almost a month later.

Initially students were told they could NEVER live on campus in Boston. After complaints from families, that changed to students being allowed to live on campus if desired. And that led to more housing issues in Boston. Information is out there, just search if you truly want proof.

Is the current year 2022? So much has changed!

Recent enough that it is relevant to current parents/families. However, you seem more focused on just providing random negative comments than factual information. If my information helps someone, great. If you don't like it, just read on and no need to get nasty. Facts matter in life, and most parents/kids prefer to know details

Yes, which is why your experience is not everyone's experience. Surely you understand that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Decisions are driven by AI and ability to pay.

ED acceptance to Boston was about 40%.

Heard that many full-pay ED applicants to Boston are offered NU.in/first semester abroad as non-binding consolation. Mostly business majors and non-CS.

My child is one. We assumed deferral at best. Did ED as a crap shoot without understanding NI.in option
No tests, no AP but two college courses (6 credits). 3.9 UW. Good ECs and great personal essay. Social sciences major. No demonstrated interest or contact with NEU admissions. Small private HS that just had first NEU acceptance last year.

Our kids ARE amazing 😉 , but not typical NEU profile.

DC offered NU.in for a location TBD in late Feb. The only admitted student info was a 45 minute zoom where they basically read a brochure, told us to look at last year's website to get an idea about what to expect, joked about Dunkin Donuts, and pushed deposit payment "urgency" 5 times. Worse that timeshares pitch.

DC is now hesitant and feels like a number, not a student. DC has traveled overseas a lot, so it wouldn't be a novel experience. Already said they want to minor in clubbing. lol

Meanwhile, 3 other lower ranked T100 schools are courting DC with merit aid, local receptions, in-person days with class audits, honors program, etc. etc.

NEU has an in person event in Boston in April. After NU.in deposits are due. Srsly?!

I don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but it NEU definitely seems to be putting its AI and business skills to work.

I'm not sold. But it's DC's decision.

I wish everyone the best. Our kids have been through a lot.

+1. My kid felt like a Number 2 years ago when offered Global Scholars (1 year in London or Mills college) after saying "no going abroad". To make matters worse, the information on GS was simply not available in late Jan/early Feb when the acceptance came. NEU was still creating this program and had little to no details. That was also a turnoff. Have the program better thought out and organized when you send out acceptances so families can see what is offered. My kid didn't want to be a guinea pig and did not like that they couldn't answer most questions in the first few weeks. We were directed (like you) to a website that contained little information and just place holders for "more to come". So we turned it down and never looked back.

The only one worth "Number Two" seems that kid's parents who make it their crusade to post the same falsities ad nauseam.

Everything in the above statement is true. Global scholars was NOT well defined when EA came out for fall 2022. It took almost a month for NEU to full add more information. How do I know that? Because my kid was accepted to GS and looked into it. Sorry you cannot understand that. A quick search of the NEU FB parents pages, reddit and CC from that year would demonstrate that this was true and many families were searching for information that did not come about until several weeks later. Don't know about you, but I'd prefer any program my kid is admitted to have the full details available when the acceptance is given, not almost a month later.

Initially students were told they could NEVER live on campus in Boston. After complaints from families, that changed to students being allowed to live on campus if desired. And that led to more housing issues in Boston. Information is out there, just search if you truly want proof.

Is the current year 2022? So much has changed!

Recent enough that it is relevant to current parents/families. However, you seem more focused on just providing random negative comments than factual information. If my information helps someone, great. If you don't like it, just read on and no need to get nasty. Facts matter in life, and most parents/kids prefer to know details

Yes, which is why your experience is not everyone's experience. Surely you understand that.

Did I Ever claim that "my experience was everyone's experience"?

This is a discussion forum. That means people provide their experiences. Others can choose to take what they wish from it. As others have posted (just above), NEU continues to change the programs each year after parents get upset with the parameters and NEU realizes they won't get enough students unless they do. Those are facts, not speculation. I know that I prefer to know facts about programs my kids are interested in.
You can also choose to ignore those facts if that suits you

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Decisions are driven by AI and ability to pay.

ED acceptance to Boston was about 40%.

Heard that many full-pay ED applicants to Boston are offered NU.in/first semester abroad as non-binding consolation. Mostly business majors and non-CS.

My child is one. We assumed deferral at best. Did ED as a crap shoot without understanding NI.in option
No tests, no AP but two college courses (6 credits). 3.9 UW. Good ECs and great personal essay. Social sciences major. No demonstrated interest or contact with NEU admissions. Small private HS that just had first NEU acceptance last year.

Our kids ARE amazing 😉 , but not typical NEU profile.

DC offered NU.in for a location TBD in late Feb. The only admitted student info was a 45 minute zoom where they basically read a brochure, told us to look at last year's website to get an idea about what to expect, joked about Dunkin Donuts, and pushed deposit payment "urgency" 5 times. Worse that timeshares pitch.

DC is now hesitant and feels like a number, not a student. DC has traveled overseas a lot, so it wouldn't be a novel experience. Already said they want to minor in clubbing. lol

Meanwhile, 3 other lower ranked T100 schools are courting DC with merit aid, local receptions, in-person days with class audits, honors program, etc. etc.

NEU has an in person event in Boston in April. After NU.in deposits are due. Srsly?!

I don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but it NEU definitely seems to be putting its AI and business skills to work.

I'm not sold. But it's DC's decision.

I wish everyone the best. Our kids have been through a lot.

+1. My kid felt like a Number 2 years ago when offered Global Scholars (1 year in London or Mills college) after saying "no going abroad". To make matters worse, the information on GS was simply not available in late Jan/early Feb when the acceptance came. NEU was still creating this program and had little to no details. That was also a turnoff. Have the program better thought out and organized when you send out acceptances so families can see what is offered. My kid didn't want to be a guinea pig and did not like that they couldn't answer most questions in the first few weeks. We were directed (like you) to a website that contained little information and just place holders for "more to come". So we turned it down and never looked back.

The only one worth "Number Two" seems that kid's parents who make it their crusade to post the same falsities ad nauseam.

Everything in the above statement is true. Global scholars was NOT well defined when EA came out for fall 2022. It took almost a month for NEU to full add more information. How do I know that? Because my kid was accepted to GS and looked into it. Sorry you cannot understand that. A quick search of the NEU FB parents pages, reddit and CC from that year would demonstrate that this was true and many families were searching for information that did not come about until several weeks later. Don't know about you, but I'd prefer any program my kid is admitted to have the full details available when the acceptance is given, not almost a month later.

Initially students were told they could NEVER live on campus in Boston. After complaints from families, that changed to students being allowed to live on campus if desired. And that led to more housing issues in Boston. Information is out there, just search if you truly want proof.

Is the current year 2022? So much has changed!

Recent enough that it is relevant to current parents/families. However, you seem more focused on just providing random negative comments than factual information. If my information helps someone, great. If you don't like it, just read on and no need to get nasty. Facts matter in life, and most parents/kids prefer to know details

Yes, which is why your experience is not everyone's experience. Surely you understand that.

Did I Ever claim that "my experience was everyone's experience"?

This is a discussion forum. That means people provide their experiences. Others can choose to take what they wish from it. As others have posted (just above), NEU continues to change the programs each year after parents get upset with the parameters and NEU realizes they won't get enough students unless they do. Those are facts, not speculation. I know that I prefer to know facts about programs my kids are interested in.
You can also choose to ignore those facts if that suits you

Clearly there are more than enough people who do *not* feel the way you do, but you insist on conjecture.

[Anonymous]

Over 96,000 applications for the HS class of 23, over 98,000 applications from the HS class of 24. There are a few haters here on DCUM who for some reason can't help but spread the hate, but clearly there are many who do want to choose NEU

[Anonymous]

DS in with the London Scholars program. I'm happy he's in but have mixed feelings about the first year abroad.

TO
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Good ECs and essay

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Over 96,000 applications for the HS class of 23, over 98,000 applications from the HS class of 24. There are a few haters here on DCUM who for some reason can't help but spread the hate, but clearly there are many who do want to choose NEU

Facts <> Hate

[Anonymous]

Penn State received over 100,000 applications that doesn’t make it a great school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Penn State received over 100,000 applications that doesn’t make it a great school.

and Penn State has 50% acceptance rate?
WTF is going on there?