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Anonymous wrote: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?

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.

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.

So instead of Boston they can go hang out with the street junkies in Oakland? Nice upgrade.

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Anonymous wrote:Just wait…NEU will keep buying more franchise locations. If you aren't near NEU you will soon be. 200K applicants soon. Top 10 Univ very soon. Love their no-nonsense education. Watch out ivies...here we come.

Say it with me folks…it is NU or simply, Northeastern, not NEU.

https://brand.northeastern.edu/resources/key-terms-style/

Well NU will always be Northwestern to me, despite NEU attempt to rebrand themselves

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Anonymous wrote:Californian native here who grew up in the east bay in Danville. Mills College and area isn’t nearly as bad as the previous poster makes it seem. Also, it actually is the east bay….no quotations needed.

I only used quotes b/c NEU was originally calling Oakland then decided it needed to be rebranded as “Bay Area”

Given the marketing machine that NEU is, I was quite frankly shocked they originally called it "Oakland". Someone definately screwed up with that.

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Anonymous wrote: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?

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.

LMFAO UMass Amherst acceptance rate is over 60% even with the in-state tuition.
You only want to go there if you want to stay relatively close to home or if it's significantly cheaper.
Sure Toyota Camry and VW Jetta can do fine job moving one place to another, but many people still want Lexus BMW and Mercedes paying little bit more.

Here's past 8 years of USN&WR ranking.
https://publicuniversityhonors.com/2016/09/18/average-u-s-news-rankings-for-126-universities-2010-1017/
In fact the ranking went down little bit in the past three years, but more of the smart high stat kids are choosing value than ranking.

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Anonymous wrote:We know someone who was admitted to Northeastern but is spending freshman year at their CA campus. Can anyone tell me more about this? Is it an option or is it mandatory for some students?

My DD will be attending the Boston campus I'm the Fall in the regular program. As PP explained, it's the NUBound program. You don't have a choice which program you get accepted to, Regular NU, NUin, or NUBound. In the end, you finish with the same degree. However, something that parents are finding out is that with NUin and NUBound it's a "pre-matriculation" program. Therefore federal aid can not be used during that year/semester. Also, student loans seem to be harder to get.

This lack of transparency should be criminal. Or at least, you know, make explicitly clear during application process and again in the acceptance letter.

Agree! And this isn't the only school that does this: NYU, W&M, etc. etc.

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Anonymous wrote:We know someone who was admitted to Northeastern but is spending freshman year at their CA campus. Can anyone tell me more about this? Is it an option or is it mandatory for some students?

My DD will be attending the Boston campus I'm the Fall in the regular program. As PP explained, it's the NUBound program. You don't have a choice which program you get accepted to, Regular NU, NUin, or NUBound. In the end, you finish with the same degree. However, something that parents are finding out is that with NUin and NUBound it's a "pre-matriculation" program. Therefore federal aid can not be used during that year/semester. Also, student loans seem to be harder to get.

This lack of transparency should be criminal. Or at least, you know, make explicitly clear during application process and again in the acceptance letter.

Anonymous wrote:Just wait…NEU will keep buying more franchise locations. If you aren't near NEU you will soon be. 200K applicants soon. Top 10 Univ very soon. Love their no-nonsense education. Watch out ivies...here we come.

Sounds more like a community junior college approach. We’ll see what comes of it.

State school will provide a superior education and experience than shunted to an offsite “campus”.

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Anonymous wrote: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?

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.

Just stop. First of all, there is no “NEU.” It’s Northeastern, or sometimes (rarely) NU. You are exposing your ignorance, and you have no idea what you are talking about. My kid is there and has had an outstanding experience, equal to or superior to their three siblings who have attended great schools as well. The coop program is amazing - my kid has worked some amazing jobs in their field and already has a job offer for when they graduate next spring. Go crap somewhere else.

Anonymous wrote: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?

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.

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?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just wait…NEU will keep buying more franchise locations. If you aren't near NEU you will soon be. 200K applicants soon. Top 10 Univ very soon. Love their no-nonsense education. Watch out ivies...here we come.

Say it with me folks…it is NU or simply, Northeastern, not NEU.

https://brand.northeastern.edu/resources/key-terms-style/

It seems 10000 x more legit than Harvard Extention and Columbia GS already LOL

Meant to quote this

Anonymous wrote:Just wait…NEU will keep buying more franchise locations. If you aren't near NEU you will soon be. 200K applicants soon. Top 10 Univ very soon. Love their no-nonsense education. Watch out ivies...here we come.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just wait…NEU will keep buying more franchise locations. If you aren't near NEU you will soon be. 200K applicants soon. Top 10 Univ very soon. Love their no-nonsense education. Watch out ivies...here we come.

Say it with me folks…it is NU or simply, Northeastern, not NEU.

https://brand.northeastern.edu/resources/key-terms-style/

It seems 10000 x more legit than Harvard Extention and Columbia GS already LOL

Anonymous wrote:We know someone who was admitted to Northeastern but is spending freshman year at their CA campus. Can anyone tell me more about this? Is it an option or is it mandatory for some students?

My DD will be attending the Boston campus I'm the Fall in the regular program. As PP explained, it's the NUBound program. You don't have a choice which program you get accepted to, Regular NU, NUin, or NUBound. In the end, you finish with the same degree. However, something that parents are finding out is that with NUin and NUBound it's a "pre-matriculation" program. Therefore federal aid can not be used during that year/semester. Also, student loans seem to be harder to get.