Anonymous
07/21/2023 19:59
Subject: Re:Boston College chances
And pls keep in mind that BC is Jesuit and all that entails (positives as far was we're concerned). DS wouldn't be going there if it was Catholic, not Jesuit. Jesuits are much more open, accepting and inviting, with a focus on service, as many have mentioned.
Anonymous
07/21/2023 19:10
Subject: Boston College chances
Anonymous wrote:You don't have to be Catholic to go to BC, or other Catholic schools, but be aware that they ARE Catholic schools and therefore will have policies you might not like.
My kid goes to a different Catholic school and I saw this first hand on the facebook parent's group a few days ago. Some parents were shocked and saddened that the student health center doesn't prescribe birth control pills or implants. Nor are there buckets of free condoms in the dorms.
Exactly. Please stop trying to turn Catholic colleges and universities into a public school. Some of us choose them because of their Catholic identity.
Anonymous
07/21/2023 14:47
Subject: Boston College chances
I know a catholic kid from a west coast Jesuit school with outstanding stats (was hoping for Notre Dame) and had BC as a target. She was rejected from both.
Anonymous
07/21/2023 14:42
Subject: Boston College chances
You don't have to be Catholic to go to BC, or other Catholic schools, but be aware that they ARE Catholic schools and therefore will have policies you might not like.
My kid goes to a different Catholic school and I saw this first hand on the facebook parent's group a few days ago. Some parents were shocked and saddened that the student health center doesn't prescribe birth control pills or implants. Nor are there buckets of free condoms in the dorms.
My kid goes to a different Catholic school and I saw this first hand on the facebook parent's group a few days ago. Some parents were shocked and saddened that the student health center doesn't prescribe birth control pills or implants. Nor are there buckets of free condoms in the dorms.
Anonymous
07/21/2023 14:29
Subject: Boston College chances
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My DD got accepted ED to BC and will be starting in the fall. We just got back from orientation. We are not Catholic and I really think it’s misleading that it’s a huge focus. They focus on Jesuit beliefs. They pointed out numerous times that it is a university, not a church and don’t care if you are religious or not. Sure, there were kids there from Catholic HS, but there were just as many who were not. Service is a huge thing for BC. You need to demonstrate service to your community and the supplemental essay that’s required is a great way to show that. Also, high SAT scores 1500+ seemed to be common among kids that were accepted ED. Best of luck!
The BC website says religious affiliation is “important” (ranked equivalent to ECs and service etc) so that sounds like a huge focus to me.
What it says on the website and the reality are two very different things in our experience.
It’s on the CDS. Have you found that the CDS does not reflect reality? How do?
You’re doing this intentionally, right? Being dense?
Anonymous
07/21/2023 13:42
Subject: Boston College chances
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My DD got accepted ED to BC and will be starting in the fall. We just got back from orientation. We are not Catholic and I really think it’s misleading that it’s a huge focus. They focus on Jesuit beliefs. They pointed out numerous times that it is a university, not a church and don’t care if you are religious or not. Sure, there were kids there from Catholic HS, but there were just as many who were not. Service is a huge thing for BC. You need to demonstrate service to your community and the supplemental essay that’s required is a great way to show that. Also, high SAT scores 1500+ seemed to be common among kids that were accepted ED. Best of luck!
The BC website says religious affiliation is “important” (ranked equivalent to ECs and service etc) so that sounds like a huge focus to me.
What it says on the website and the reality are two very different things in our experience.
It’s on the CDS. Have you found that the CDS does not reflect reality? How do?
Anonymous
07/21/2023 13:41
Subject: Boston College chances
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:A mass is a small price to pay for admission. He should find religion, specifically catholicism
Catholicism isn’t something you can fake by going to few masses. You need to get all your sacraments (baptism, first communion, confirmation) and you receive certificates for them.
There's no part of the college application that requires you to prove your religious affiliation.
BC takes religious affiliation into account and providing what the PP described would be a way to prove it.
Anonymous
07/21/2023 11:58
Subject: Re:Boston College chances
That's why DS is applying ED.
Anonymous
07/21/2023 11:29
Subject: Boston College chances
BC is over-priced and over-hyped
Anonymous
07/21/2023 11:22
Subject: Re:Boston College chances
The total cost is the sticker price, plus the cost of room and board, books and supplies, and transportation and personal expenses. At Boston College, the total cost is $80,658.
If you have a HHI over $150k, $322,270k is what you are on the hook for.
If you have a HHI over $150k, $322,270k is what you are on the hook for.
Anonymous
07/21/2023 11:20
Subject: Boston College chances
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:A mass is a small price to pay for admission. He should find religion, specifically catholicism
Catholicism isn’t something you can fake by going to few masses. You need to get all your sacraments (baptism, first communion, confirmation) and you receive certificates for them.
There's no part of the college application that requires you to prove your religious affiliation.
Anonymous
07/21/2023 11:18
Subject: Boston College chances
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:A mass is a small price to pay for admission. He should find religion, specifically catholicism
Catholicism isn’t something you can fake by going to few masses. You need to get all your sacraments (baptism, first communion, confirmation) and you receive certificates for them. [/quote
There's no part of the BC application that requires you to prove your religious affiliation.
Anonymous
07/21/2023 11:16
Subject: Boston College chances
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:A mass is a small price to pay for admission. He should find religion, specifically catholicism
Catholicism isn’t something you can fake by going to few masses. You need to get all your sacraments (baptism, first communion, confirmation) and you receive certificates for them.
This is not a requirement of any Catholic college. Nor is attending Mass.
Anonymous
07/21/2023 11:13
Subject: Boston College chances
Anonymous wrote:A mass is a small price to pay for admission. He should find religion, specifically catholicism
Catholicism isn’t something you can fake by going to few masses. You need to get all your sacraments (baptism, first communion, confirmation) and you receive certificates for them.
Anonymous
07/21/2023 11:09
Subject: Boston College chances
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My DD got accepted ED to BC and will be starting in the fall. We just got back from orientation. We are not Catholic and I really think it’s misleading that it’s a huge focus. They focus on Jesuit beliefs. They pointed out numerous times that it is a university, not a church and don’t care if you are religious or not. Sure, there were kids there from Catholic HS, but there were just as many who were not. Service is a huge thing for BC. You need to demonstrate service to your community and the supplemental essay that’s required is a great way to show that. Also, high SAT scores 1500+ seemed to be common among kids that were accepted ED. Best of luck!
The BC website says religious affiliation is “important” (ranked equivalent to ECs and service etc) so that sounds like a huge focus to me.
What it says on the website and the reality are two very different things in our experience.
Exactly and a nuance this BC-downer pp doesn't get.