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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:BU versus JMU. $100k v. $30k.

Which would you attend?

Easy, JMU. No prestige at BU.

If you want to go to JMU, there’s nothing wrong with that.
The thing about BU isn’t really about prestige. Of course, it has some name recognition, but like this post suggests, there’s ongoing debate—especially among the older generation.

BU’s real strength comes from its location, in addition to its academic resources and student support programs.
It’s a great school for a certain type of student. If you just want to stay in your room all semester and not engage much, you might not get a lot out of the school.

However, if a student is proactive and takes initiative, that’s where BU’s synergy really shines.
When you make the most of it, the experience can even surpass that of more prestigious schools—and I can say this from personal experience.

Biggest difference is the cohort quality.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:BU versus JMU. $100k v. $30k.

Which would you attend?

Easy, JMU. No prestige at BU.

If you want to go to JMU, there’s nothing wrong with that.
The thing about BU isn’t really about prestige. Of course, it has some name recognition, but like this post suggests, there’s ongoing debate—especially among the older generation.

BU’s real strength comes from its location, in addition to its academic resources and student support programs.
It’s a great school for a certain type of student. If you just want to stay in your room all semester and not engage much, you might not get a lot out of the school.

However, if a student is proactive and takes initiative, that’s where BU’s synergy really shines.
When you make the most of it, the experience can even surpass that of more prestigious schools—and I can say this from personal experience.

Anonymous wrote:BU versus JMU. $100k v. $30k.

Which would you attend?

Easy, JMU. No prestige at BU.

Anonymous wrote:BU versus JMU. $100k v. $30k.

Which would you attend?

Easy, JMU. No prestige at BU.

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Anonymous wrote:For pre-med, biology/biology engineering major, which one would you pick? BU vs UIUC?

If money isn't an issue, then BU.

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Anonymous wrote:How important is demonstrated interest? What's the best way to show interest in the fall (if already done campus tours the year prior)? Besides ED ofc.

Assume an ED deferral....
what should an applicant do to show the most DI?

2,000 out of 3,200 freshman applied early decision.

That is what is expected of you to demonstrate interest.

BU thinks this helps them prop up their fake prestige.

If a bunch of high stat kids choose it as #1 choice, it's actually a proof of prestige.

The school has no reason to reject them.

High stats? They don't even submit SAT scores so how do you know they are high stats?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How important is demonstrated interest? What's the best way to show interest in the fall (if already done campus tours the year prior)? Besides ED ofc.

Assume an ED deferral....
what should an applicant do to show the most DI?

2,000 out of 3,200 freshman applied early decision.

That is what is expected of you to demonstrate interest.

BU thinks this helps them prop up their fake prestige.

If a bunch of high stat kids choose it as #1 choice, it's actually a proof of prestige.

The school has no reason to reject them.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How important is demonstrated interest? What's the best way to show interest in the fall (if already done campus tours the year prior)? Besides ED ofc.

Assume an ED deferral....
what should an applicant do to show the most DI?

2,000 out of 3,200 freshman applied early decision.

That is what is expected of you to demonstrate interest.

BU thinks this helps them prop up their fake prestige.

Anonymous wrote:BU versus JMU. $100k v. $30k.

Which would you attend?

Easy, JMU. No prestige at BU.

Anonymous wrote:How important is demonstrated interest? What's the best way to show interest in the fall (if already done campus tours the year prior)? Besides ED ofc.

Assume an ED deferral....
what should an applicant do to show the most DI?

Anonymous wrote:Very expensive for mediocre school.

Anonymous wrote:Very expensive for mediocre school.

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Anonymous wrote:no campus, low stats, pretend prestige, overpriced

harvard is harvard, mit is mit, tufts at least has premed, vet, etc., northeastern has cs, engineering and its business school, bc has its business school.

what is bu known for? a place full pay low achievement international students get to hang out in boston

There is campus.
Many high-caliber students.
Prestige & price are subjective.

They are traditionally best known for their Communications & Journalism, but their majors are well-balanced overall.
These days, they are especially well known for Biomedical Engineering (BME), and they are a major private research university.

Just because you don't know about it doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

+1

BU has a good business school too.