BU College of General Studies

choi77 · 11-07-2009, 11:40 AM

Is CGS pretty much considered/like a community college?

Also, if I am accepted into CGS, would I be able to say that I got into "BU" or would I have to specify that I got into CGS. More simply, would I be able to put on resumes that I attend Boston University?

Mikedogg90 · 11-07-2009, 02:03 PM

You are still a part of BU if you attend CGS, its not at all a community college, and is definitely recommended if you are still exploring a career path. So YES, if you are in CGS, you are a BU student

TheMan777 · 11-07-2009, 02:46 PM

CGS gets a lot of crap from the other schools. Its unfortunate but true.. I personally don't see it is a community college (which IMHO is a legitimate college education). But I do think that it sets you back in what you want to do while paying a lot of money for tuition. You will get core stuff done, but when you actually decide (that is if you decide), you will likely be behind in the curriculum for your major.

If you are still deciding, you might as well go to your state school for a little and then transfer. You would be paying way less and it really isn't cutthroat to get into BU.