No doubt, BC has great academics. All of my classes that I have had here have been worth while. You need to put in the work to get good grades, but As are easily possible if you're willing to study and stay on top of you work.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
BC is located in Chestnut Hill which is a suburb right out side of Boston, which means that we have the best of both worlds. Getting into the city is extremely easy and accessible, but we are out of the of the city. BC does not have greek life which means that all partying that happens at BC is either in the senior mods or in off campus houses. BC is a big drinking school. Although some people don't chose to participate in it, it is defiantly a large part of the culture here. The school does a good job of offering events on weekends for students to participate in although usually they aren't well attended. There is a good amount of school spirit here, with football and hockey games being well attended.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
BC is very expensive. I have heard mixed reviews on BC's financial aid. Some people I know received a lot from BC where as others received none. Some believe that the prestige of this college is worth +$55,000 a year, I personally don't
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
The biggest tip I have for prospective students is to be involved in high school. And though grades and test scores do matter, being well rounded or dedicated to specific extra circulars will go a long way when you are being considered for admission. Tour BC, but also if you get a chance, talk with a current student outside of the admissions volunteers. That is the best way to find out the truth about BC, or any school in fact.
BC is a catholic jesuit college, but religion is only a part of BC if you make it a part. Many people practice other religions, if they practice at all, here.
The best part of BC in my opinion are the libraries, especially Bapst.
BC is stereotyped as a rich, white kid, preppy college. Although this is not true for everyone attending BC, there are many students who do fit this profile.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
-Those who aren't afraid of cold winters
-partiers
-studious
-city loving
-catholic
-northface wearing
No doubt, BC has great academics. All of my classes that I have had here have been worth while. You need to put in the work to get good grades, but As are easily possible if you're willing to study and stay on top of you work.
BC is located in Chestnut Hill which is a suburb right out side of Boston, which means that we have the best of both worlds. Getting into the city is extremely easy and accessible, but we are out of the of the city. BC does not have greek life which means that all partying that happens at BC is either in the senior mods or in off campus houses. BC is a big drinking school. Although some people don't chose to participate in it, it is defiantly a large part of the culture here. The school does a good job of offering events on weekends for students to participate in although usually they aren't well attended. There is a good amount of school spirit here, with football and hockey games being well attended.
BC is very expensive. I have heard mixed reviews on BC's financial aid. Some people I know received a lot from BC where as others received none. Some believe that the prestige of this college is worth +$55,000 a year, I personally don't
The biggest tip I have for prospective students is to be involved in high school. And though grades and test scores do matter, being well rounded or dedicated to specific extra circulars will go a long way when you are being considered for admission. Tour BC, but also if you get a chance, talk with a current student outside of the admissions volunteers. That is the best way to find out the truth about BC, or any school in fact. BC is a catholic jesuit college, but religion is only a part of BC if you make it a part. Many people practice other religions, if they practice at all, here. The best part of BC in my opinion are the libraries, especially Bapst. BC is stereotyped as a rich, white kid, preppy college. Although this is not true for everyone attending BC, there are many students who do fit this profile.
-Those who aren't afraid of cold winters -partiers -studious -city loving -catholic -northface wearing