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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Curious to hear people's firsthand experiences there. It seems to check all the boxes for a classic college experience:

1. Greek life and football
2. Excellent academics across the board
3. Strong arts programs and a thriving school newspaper
4. Prime location outside, but not right in, a major city (best of both worlds)

Are there any down sides to this school? It sounds almost too good to be true. [/quote]

My kid goes there-we all love it. Evanston is awesome although, yes it can be chilly. Definitely visit![/quote]

One of my kids recently attended Northwestern, & I saw many similarities to BC. There are few colleges that check as many boxes as Northwestern, but it seems like Boston College does an even better job of it than Northwestern. Boston College:

1. No Greek life (which some prefer)/sports are supported by students better than at NU.

2. Academics good, but a notch down from NU.

3. Good arts & newspaper.

4. Much prettier campus than NU; equally nice, safe, upscale neighborhood; much easier & faster access to the nearby city (trolley station is right next to campus). 
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