Tell us about Boston College...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In the Catholic view of the world, apart from Georgetown and Notre Dame, are there any other Catholic-affiliated schools that can match BC in terms of brand name and overall education?

I've been genuinely surprised at how important going to a Jesuit school has been for the children of some good friends. It's like their version of HYP is NDGBC. Given that these schools are largely secular apart from the birth control issue and perhaps a religious study requirement, why do some Catholics place such an emphasis on religious affiliation?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Went there. Loved it. Great alumni network with loyal supporters. Boston is a fabulous city but many students (at all area colleges) don't use it wisely and stay on campus too much. BC has a great community spirit, service is a Jesuit hallmark and that's evident, and academics are as strong as you want them to be.

Not promising.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In the Catholic view of the world, apart from Georgetown and Notre Dame, are there any other Catholic-affiliated schools that can match BC in terms of brand name and overall education?

I've been genuinely surprised at how important going to a Jesuit school has been for the children of some good friends. It's like their version of HYP is NDGBC. Given that these schools are largely secular apart from the birth control issue and perhaps a religious study requirement, why do some Catholics place such an emphasis on religious affiliation?

Notre Dame is Holy Cross Fathers, not Jesuits.

[Anonymous]

The vast majority of people who care will assume the person didn't get in to Georgetown or Norte Dame. It's d hate to know what they think about someone at Villanova

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The vast majority of people who care will assume the person didn't get in to Georgetown or Norte Dame. It's d hate to know what they think about someone at Villanova

I know a very bright and accomplished kid who only applied to catholic schools and got shut out at top three and will be going to Villanova next year. It's a fine school but I'm certain he could have gotten into far better if he had included secular schools. I feel a bit badly for him because I believe his parents pushed his college list on him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The vast majority of people who care will assume the person didn't get in to Georgetown or Norte Dame. It's d hate to know what they think about someone at Villanova

SAT 25-75
Georgetown- 1390- 1550
BC- 1350-1510

There is huge overlap. These are largely the same population of kids with some regional differences.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The vast majority of people who care will assume the person didn't get in to Georgetown or Norte Dame. It's d hate to know what they think about someone at Villanova

SAT 25-75
Georgetown- 1390- 1550
BC- 1350-1510

There is huge overlap. These are largely the same population of kids with some regional differences.

Some people prefer Boston, and to me BC seems more Catholic for those who want that. Also, BC has excellent business college, Gtown has excellent foreign service, so slightly different top programs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The vast majority of people who care will assume the person didn't get in to Georgetown or Norte Dame. It's d hate to know what they think about someone at Villanova

I know a very bright and accomplished kid who only applied to catholic schools and got shut out at top three and will be going to Villanova next year. It's a fine school but I'm certain he could have gotten into far better if he had included secular schools. I feel a bit badly for him because I believe his parents pushed his college list on him.

Don't be so presumptuous, the kid may prefer a Catholic school himself, and Villanova is a great school. Also, you don't know the factors that went into that decision -- he might have gotten a scholarship; he may have preferred the atmosphere & student body there vs. other "better"/higher ranked schools; he may have gotten into a particular program there like the business school that's very highly regarded & has fantastic recruiting, which was not available other places . . so much you don't know, so save your pity.

[Anonymous]

We toured BC, Georgetown and Forham. BC definitely felt the least diverse. Our tour guide even mentioned it as the one thing she would change about the school when asked.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The vast majority of people who care will assume the person didn't get in to Georgetown or Norte Dame. It's d hate to know what they think about someone at Villanova

I know a very bright and accomplished kid who only applied to catholic schools and got shut out at top three and will be going to Villanova next year. It's a fine school but I'm certain he could have gotten into far better if he had included secular schools. I feel a bit badly for him because I believe his parents pushed his college list on him.

Don't be so presumptuous, the kid may prefer a Catholic school himself, and Villanova is a great school. Also, you don't know the factors that went into that decision -- he might have gotten a scholarship; he may have preferred the atmosphere & student body there vs. other "better"/higher ranked schools; he may have gotten into a particular program there like the business school that's very highly regarded & has fantastic recruiting, which was not available other places . . so much you don't know, so save your pity.

Unclench will you? Most of these threads are presumptuous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We toured BC, Georgetown and Forham. BC definitely felt the least diverse. Our tour guide even mentioned it as the one thing she would change about the school when asked.

Are these so different? I think people have trouble seeing past their preconceived notions.

Georgetown
White 52.3%
Non U.S. Citizen 16.9%
Asian 8.1%
Black or African American 6.8%
Race Unknown 6.4%
Hispanic 6.2%

BC
White 58.4%
Non U.S. Citizen 10.0%
Hispanic 8.5%
Race Unknown 8.2%
Asian 8.2%
Black or African American 4.0%

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Went there. Loved it. Great alumni network with loyal supporters. Boston is a fabulous city but many students (at all area colleges) don't use it wisely and stay on campus too much. BC has a great community spirit, service is a Jesuit hallmark and that's evident, and academics are as strong as you want them to be.

Not promising.

Meaning a kid can take high level classes in the Honors Program or can skate his way through requirements with intro level courses only. Just as in any school. Your studies are what you make of them but you are all handed the same diploma.