Common Myths about Boston University

TomSrOfBoston
Sat, 28 Oct 2023 13:03:39 +0000

Lindagaf:

These “myths” don’t apply to anyone on this site over the age of, let’s say, 18.

While they may not be on CC, they certainly do exist, especially in the Boston area. Old ideas die hard, even after decades of change. As recently as 2004 BU had a 70% acceptance rate. It was pretty much a safety school for a 'good" student. Today the acceptance rate is 11%, as was stated above. There are parents in the Boston area, and even some high school guidance counselors, who still think of BU as a safety for a “good” student. It is not.

While I mostly comment on the Northeastern forum, I see a similarity in mindset here. In the 1990’s Northeastern had a 90% acceptance rate, today it is 6%. I also remember the days when if a student at a Catholic high school had a recommendation from the principal or pastor, he or she was pretty much guaranteed admission to Boston College.

And remember, Many still think that Cornell is a safety school for Harvard, Yale, Princeton hopefuls!