Why is Northeastern (NEU) so popular with both parents and students these days?

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We will not be applying there. So doing our part to reduce demand....

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Anonymous wrote:We will not be applying there. So doing our part to reduce demand....

You have passed the IQ test.

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Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know this year's overall early decision admission rate? The link provided above just shows that early decision II had an admission rate of 20%? I'm wondering what the admission rate is for EDI?

Also, if you pick NU.in as your first choice, does that count in these ED rates? Since RD's rate is so low, it does take some strategizing to get into the Boston campus. Spending a semester in Italy or Ireland seems like a good way to get into Boston or am I missing something?

From College Confidential the ED1 stats for this year

3,400 applications
1,470 admitted to Boston campus
160 students to Oakland
480 students to NU.in
145 London Campus
"more than" 75 Global Scholars
70 NU immerse

It's Boston campus or bust for DC.

Not interested in the other options.

I know someone whose kid got admitted to that London side door option. That’s what it is, right?
They seem to have bought into the marketing of it all and are convinced that there is enormous prestige to being selected for this program. It’s so earnest that of course people just nod and smile.
I personally think it could be a real growth experience to start college out of the country, so undoubtedly there are benefits.
But I think I would still recognize this as a money grab mechanism to accept my kid as a backup on reserve so that he can be a replacement the next year for the kids they accept to the Boston campus this year but end up failing or dropping out.
Unpopular opinion, but is this wrong?

Yes, you are wrong. First, London isn't a side door to Boston. It is a 3 year British degree program. Second, that is one of the most competitive campuses to attend. There are a lot of high stat Indian/Asian students that choose that.

But from your tone, you sound more trollish than inquisitive, so I'll leave that there.

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Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know this year's overall early decision admission rate? The link provided above just shows that early decision II had an admission rate of 20%? I'm wondering what the admission rate is for EDI?

Also, if you pick NU.in as your first choice, does that count in these ED rates? Since RD's rate is so low, it does take some strategizing to get into the Boston campus. Spending a semester in Italy or Ireland seems like a good way to get into Boston or am I missing something?

From College Confidential the ED1 stats for this year

3,400 applications
1,470 admitted to Boston campus
160 students to Oakland
480 students to NU.in
145 London Campus
"more than" 75 Global Scholars
70 NU immerse

It's Boston campus or bust for DC.

Not interested in the other options.

I know someone whose kid got admitted to that London side door option. That’s what it is, right?
They seem to have bought into the marketing of it all and are convinced that there is enormous prestige to being selected for this program. It’s so earnest that of course people just nod and smile.
I personally think it could be a real growth experience to start college out of the country, so undoubtedly there are benefits.
But I think I would still recognize this as a money grab mechanism to accept my kid as a backup on reserve so that he can be a replacement the next year for the kids they accept to the Boston campus this year but end up failing or dropping out.
Unpopular opinion, but is this wrong?

Yes, you are wrong. First, London isn't a side door to Boston. It is a 3 year British degree program. Second, that is one of the most competitive campuses to attend. There are a lot of high stat Indian/Asian students that choose that.

But from your tone, you sound more trollish than inquisitive, so I'll leave that there.

You sound a tad racist, so I'll leave that there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We will not be applying there. So doing our part to reduce demand....

99,998 other applicants thank you.

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Anonymous wrote:We will not be applying there. So doing our part to reduce demand....

99,998 other applicants thank you.

sure

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Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know this year's overall early decision admission rate? The link provided above just shows that early decision II had an admission rate of 20%? I'm wondering what the admission rate is for EDI?

Also, if you pick NU.in as your first choice, does that count in these ED rates? Since RD's rate is so low, it does take some strategizing to get into the Boston campus. Spending a semester in Italy or Ireland seems like a good way to get into Boston or am I missing something?

From College Confidential the ED1 stats for this year

3,400 applications
1,470 admitted to Boston campus
160 students to Oakland
480 students to NU.in
145 London Campus
"more than" 75 Global Scholars
70 NU immerse

It's Boston campus or bust for DC.

Not interested in the other options.

I know someone whose kid got admitted to that London side door option. That’s what it is, right?
They seem to have bought into the marketing of it all and are convinced that there is enormous prestige to being selected for this program. It’s so earnest that of course people just nod and smile.
I personally think it could be a real growth experience to start college out of the country, so undoubtedly there are benefits.
But I think I would still recognize this as a money grab mechanism to accept my kid as a backup on reserve so that he can be a replacement the next year for the kids they accept to the Boston campus this year but end up failing or dropping out.
Unpopular opinion, but is this wrong?

Yes, you are wrong. First, London isn't a side door to Boston. It is a 3 year British degree program. Second, that is one of the most competitive campuses to attend. There are a lot of high stat Indian/Asian students that choose that.

But from your tone, you sound more trollish than inquisitive, so I'll leave that there.

I don’t think I typed any of that with a “tone” but it’s possible the program I know about is completely different.
The London situation for the friend’s kid is just for one year. As in the student has to start at London campus and spend a year there and then move to Boston for sophomore year.
I’m not trying to troll.
Just making an observation that it seems like a sneaky way for the school to keep some kids on reserve by admitting more than they can take. The kid didn’t specifically apply to a London campus situation.

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Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know this year's overall early decision admission rate? The link provided above just shows that early decision II had an admission rate of 20%? I'm wondering what the admission rate is for EDI?

Also, if you pick NU.in as your first choice, does that count in these ED rates? Since RD's rate is so low, it does take some strategizing to get into the Boston campus. Spending a semester in Italy or Ireland seems like a good way to get into Boston or am I missing something?

From College Confidential the ED1 stats for this year

3,400 applications
1,470 admitted to Boston campus
160 students to Oakland
480 students to NU.in
145 London Campus
"more than" 75 Global Scholars
70 NU immerse

It's Boston campus or bust for DC.

Not interested in the other options.

I know someone whose kid got admitted to that London side door option. That’s what it is, right?
They seem to have bought into the marketing of it all and are convinced that there is enormous prestige to being selected for this program. It’s so earnest that of course people just nod and smile.
I personally think it could be a real growth experience to start college out of the country, so undoubtedly there are benefits.
But I think I would still recognize this as a money grab mechanism to accept my kid as a backup on reserve so that he can be a replacement the next year for the kids they accept to the Boston campus this year but end up failing or dropping out.
Unpopular opinion, but is this wrong?

Yes, you are wrong. First, London isn't a side door to Boston. It is a 3 year British degree program. Second, that is one of the most competitive campuses to attend. There are a lot of high stat Indian/Asian students that choose that.

But from your tone, you sound more trollish than inquisitive, so I'll leave that there.

You sound a tad racist, so I'll leave that there.

FYI—-this message here was a different poster from the one accused of being trollish

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Anonymous wrote:There are several reasons why Northeastern University is so popular:

Strong reputation: Northeastern University is a well-respected institution known for its quality education, innovative research, and strong focus on experiential learning. It consistently ranks highly in various national and international university rankings.
Co-op program: Northeastern's co-op program is one of the most extensive in the country, allowing students to gain real-world work experience in their field of study before graduating. This hands-on learning experience is highly valued by employers and sets Northeastern graduates apart in the job market.
Location: Northeastern's location in Boston, Massachusetts, provides students with countless opportunities for internships, networking, and cultural experiences. Boston is a thriving city with a strong job market and a diverse range of industries, making it an attractive destination for students seeking career opportunities.
Strong academic programs: Northeastern offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various disciplines, including business, engineering, health sciences, computer science, and more. The university is known for its strong faculty, cutting-edge research, and innovative curriculum.
Diversity and global perspective: Northeastern is a diverse and inclusive university that attracts students from all over the world. The university has a strong emphasis on global perspectives, with a wide range of international programs and opportunities for students to study abroad.
Overall, Northeastern University's combination of academic excellence, experiential learning opportunities, strong reputation, and global perspective make it a popular choice for students seeking a top-tier education and promising career prospects.

There's the marketing rep. Is this from the glossy brochure? I'd rather not be bombarded with ads from someone not even paying.
So wish we had logins on this site!

No - it's an answer to the question without bias from someone sick of all the bashing. No one is saying Northeastern is the best school ever, but it is a good school worthy of popularity.

The hater is concocting increasingly outrageous claims. I surely hope they are not jealous of someone's child. Based on their outrageous posts, what else would they be willing to do? This entire thread seems stalkerish and outrageous. I do wish the mod would consider removing and not giving the stalker a soapbox. The hater can say they are "kidding", but from their multiple threads, it is clear that they are not. This could be a potentially dangerous situation.

You booster people are exhausting. This thread is equally likely to be started by you versus the "hater". Discussions on other schools don't go south this way because people say their opinion and move on.

Why would anyone be jealous of paying 100K for an education that is no better than your state school at a fraction of the cost.

Growing up in the area Northeastern always had more to off than UMass Amherst. They’ve both improved a lot but Northeastern still has much more to offer than the state schools. I don’t think they are in the same league at all.

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Anonymous wrote:Hey! The NEU Booster is back!
Time to shut down the thread.

It’s baffling the speed they find these threads. My kid’s school often gets bashed on here but I just let it slide since everyone is entitled to their opinion. Apparently no one is allowed to not like NEU since it’s the best school ever.

LOL -agree! When I wss in college, it was a school for white trash "townies".

So ignorant that I had to respond. What made them trash and not you?

A very long time ago, maybe around your time in college, the school was geared towards people who had jobs and probably families so they needed something at night. Northeastern School of Law was the first law school in the state to offer law school at night.

They were mostly known as a business school very early on and the College of Business Admitted started a day program. In the 19/60s the business school at night merged with the night school. Every decade something new was added they would see a need and work on filling it.

Business degrees in the 80s were popular and high tech was beginning. They kept up to the changes happening in the world and never stopped improving.

Plus more that I left out.

I just couldn’t let this pp disparage all the men and women who worked all day and went to school at night to move up in their company or to get a better job. PP what exactly is white trashy about this?

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Anonymous wrote:Northeastern's applications have gone from 91k in 2022, 96k 2023, to 98k 2024.

Those numbers are not fraudulent.

In 2020 it was 64k applications, 2019 62k, 2018 62k.

Yes the latest ones are fraudulent.

DP here. You and those like you seem to have so many claims in your posts, yet no citations. Fascinating.

It seems your time may be better spent on anything but colleges. Or facts.

You can easily Google those. The fraud is obvious.

Any chance you can point me to this google search that shows Northeastern is committing fraud? Thanks in advance.

"Are Northeastern Admission Stats Skewed?"
https://talk.collegeconfidential.com/t/are-northeastern-admission-stats-skewed/2059788

"Northeastern’s acceptance rate plummets amidst new campus acquisitions and overcrowding concerns"
https://woof-mag.com/2023/05/04/northeasterns-acceptance-rate-plummets-amidst-new-campus-acquisitions-and-overcrowding-concerns/

"During the 2021-22 cycle Northeastern admitted almost 14,000 students, its highest population of students to date. Yet, this resulted in several issues, the most noticeable being overcrowding."

"To compensate for the number of students, the university implemented forced doubles, triples, and quads in residential buildings; rooms designed to fit one to two students can now house up to four. Despite modified, cramped accommodations students pay the same price."

"Northeastern’s facilities, like its three dining halls, became notoriously packed, with many students unable to find a place to sit and eat after using up a meal swipe. Marino Recreation Center, the primary student and faculty gym, became virtually impossible to find empty, with long lines frequently forming around popular equipment."

Is northeastern a legitimate college? Never heard of it until this thread.

I never heard of it either untill we started college research. One of my kids is attending niw. In fact, never heard of most college except a few like MIT Harvard.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know this year's overall early decision admission rate? The link provided above just shows that early decision II had an admission rate of 20%? I'm wondering what the admission rate is for EDI?

Also, if you pick NU.in as your first choice, does that count in these ED rates? Since RD's rate is so low, it does take some strategizing to get into the Boston campus. Spending a semester in Italy or Ireland seems like a good way to get into Boston or am I missing something?

From College Confidential the ED1 stats for this year

3,400 applications
1,470 admitted to Boston campus
160 students to Oakland
480 students to NU.in
145 London Campus
"more than" 75 Global Scholars
70 NU immerse

It's Boston campus or bust for DC.

Not interested in the other options.

I know someone whose kid got admitted to that London side door option. That’s what it is, right?
They seem to have bought into the marketing of it all and are convinced that there is enormous prestige to being selected for this program. It’s so earnest that of course people just nod and smile.
I personally think it could be a real growth experience to start college out of the country, so undoubtedly there are benefits.
But I think I would still recognize this as a money grab mechanism to accept my kid as a backup on reserve so that he can be a replacement the next year for the kids they accept to the Boston campus this year but end up failing or dropping out.
Unpopular opinion, but is this wrong?

Yes, you are wrong. First, London isn't a side door to Boston. It is a 3 year British degree program. Second, that is one of the most competitive campuses to attend. There are a lot of high stat Indian/Asian students that choose that.

But from your tone, you sound more trollish than inquisitive, so I'll leave that there.

I don’t think I typed any of that with a “tone” but it’s possible the program I know about is completely different.
The London situation for the friend’s kid is just for one year. As in the student has to start at London campus and spend a year there and then move to Boston for sophomore year.
I’m not trying to troll.
Just making an observation that it seems like a sneaky way for the school to keep some kids on reserve by admitting more than they can take. The kid didn’t specifically apply to a London campus situation.

If your kid was accepted you would not be posting here trying to hide your contempt, albeit rather poorly.

DP here.

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Anonymous wrote:Northeastern's applications have gone from 91k in 2022, 96k 2023, to 98k 2024.

Those numbers are not fraudulent.

In 2020 it was 64k applications, 2019 62k, 2018 62k.

Yes the latest ones are fraudulent.

DP here. You and those like you seem to have so many claims in your posts, yet no citations. Fascinating.

It seems your time may be better spent on anything but colleges. Or facts.

You can easily Google those. The fraud is obvious.

Any chance you can point me to this google search that shows Northeastern is committing fraud? Thanks in advance.

"Are Northeastern Admission Stats Skewed?"
https://talk.collegeconfidential.com/t/are-northeastern-admission-stats-skewed/2059788

"Northeastern’s acceptance rate plummets amidst new campus acquisitions and overcrowding concerns"
https://woof-mag.com/2023/05/04/northeasterns-acceptance-rate-plummets-amidst-new-campus-acquisitions-and-overcrowding-concerns/

"During the 2021-22 cycle Northeastern admitted almost 14,000 students, its highest population of students to date. Yet, this resulted in several issues, the most noticeable being overcrowding."

"To compensate for the number of students, the university implemented forced doubles, triples, and quads in residential buildings; rooms designed to fit one to two students can now house up to four. Despite modified, cramped accommodations students pay the same price."

"Northeastern’s facilities, like its three dining halls, became notoriously packed, with many students unable to find a place to sit and eat after using up a meal swipe. Marino Recreation Center, the primary student and faculty gym, became virtually impossible to find empty, with long lines frequently forming around popular equipment."

Is northeastern a legitimate college? Never heard of it until this thread.

I never heard of it either untill we started college research. One of my kids is attending niw. In fact, never heard of most college except a few like MIT Harvard.

I found this to be true amongst so many DCUM area people, which is why you have to take the troll posts with a grain of salt.

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Anonymous wrote:Hey! The NEU Booster is back!
Time to shut down the thread.

It’s baffling the speed they find these threads. My kid’s school often gets bashed on here but I just let it slide since everyone is entitled to their opinion. Apparently no one is allowed to not like NEU since it’s the best school ever.

LOL -agree! When I wss in college, it was a school for white trash "townies".

Well, OP and those like them, this is a new low. What do you say about George Mason students?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hey! The NEU Booster is back!
Time to shut down the thread.

It’s baffling the speed they find these threads. My kid’s school often gets bashed on here but I just let it slide since everyone is entitled to their opinion. Apparently no one is allowed to not like NEU since it’s the best school ever.

LOL -agree! When I wss in college, it was a school for white trash "townies".

So ignorant that I had to respond. What made them trash and not you?

A very long time ago, maybe around your time in college, the school was geared towards people who had jobs and probably families so they needed something at night. Northeastern School of Law was the first law school in the state to offer law school at night.

They were mostly known as a business school very early on and the College of Business Admitted started a day program. In the 19/60s the business school at night merged with the night school. Every decade something new was added they would see a need and work on filling it.

Business degrees in the 80s were popular and high tech was beginning. They kept up to the changes happening in the world and never stopped improving.

Plus more that I left out.

I just couldn’t let this pp disparage all the men and women who worked all day and went to school at night to move up in their company or to get a better job. PP what exactly is white trashy about this?

+1

Curious to me that someone posting this nonsense would not realize that they are indeed the trash. Maybe they know that, subconsciously, hence the need to post.

Anyway, most schools, including Harvard, started out as commuter schools - but that was probably a hundred years ago - at least seventy years ago for Northeastern. Northeastern has always been a strong computer science, engineering and business school, but OP already knows this. Again, hence the need to post.