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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm one of the Northeastern critics - I think they have gamed the system in an outrageous way, and it's sad to see kids (and the parents who foot the bill) paying for the hype. That said, I also think one of the problems of our current higher educations system is the massive increase in demand for competitive programs hasn't been met with much increase in supply. Maybe this kind of innovation is part of the solution? [/quote]

Not really. There is no reason to go to NEU. A state university in most states provide a better education. More economical also.  The state schools at the NEU tier just don't spend on marketing or other gimmicks like NEU. There is no shortage of schools and seats at the NEU tier of schools. In fact there is a surplus. For instance the state flagship in Amherst is much better than NEU in terns of an education. I know from working at UMass admissions office a few years ago that students usually picked UMass over NEU. There is no reason except a certain gullibility to fall for the NEU gimmicks that has accelerated in the last three years or so.[/quote]

it's amazing to read parents comments on FB groups when their kid got into NUIn/NuBound (especially NUBound).  Parent readily admits the program isn't the best for their kid, kid has too many AP credits and wont have courses to take that really fit their 8 semester program, yet the parent/kid are still trying to make it work as they just want NEU.  It's the glossy marketing that has people swayed. FYI---other schools have coop programs, especially if you are in STEM, there is nothing unique about that for STEM majors.

We personally opted to attend elsewhere, at a much higher ranked school, rather than NUBound where my kid wouldn't have had the STEM courses they needed for freshman year (and my kid does not want to go abroad for freshman year---and couldn't go to Oakland for major and really would not go to Oakland for a year---I've seen that area and wouldn't send my kid there for any amount of $$).  But some are desperate for NEU, so they will join thru the alternative programs. [/quote]

NUIn is only one semester.  
My kid got a transfer program offer(after 1 year) from Georgia Tech(didn't tell aid package).  
Declined the option, chose direct admit to Northeastern with half tuition aid.
You only attend one school at time, you choose the best option for you. 
Sure other schools have similar transfer programs and Coop/Intern program.  
If you don't like the option, move on to the next best option.
Other people would probably know the best about their options.[/quote]

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