Emory University vs Boston College

BearsBeetsBattleStarGalactica
Sat, 13 May 2017 22:15:30 +0000

I was accepted as a transfer student to both schools, and I am having trouble choosing. Cost is not an issue. Looking more at my intended study and social life.

If I go to Emory, I would apply to Goizueta after 1 year at Emory College. I know it isn’t a guarantee, but I hear that it is relatively not difficult. At Boston College, I was accepted into MCAS, and I would major in Economics and minor in management. Which would be better for investment banking/consulting?

Not looking for a party culture like a state school, but social scene is also a big factor in my decision, and any insights would be helpful. A good balance of academics and social life.

1. Boston College has a reputation of being homogeneously white, preppy, and may be snobby (Obviously not saying everyone is, but that is the image of the stereotypical BC student). Lack of diversity is also a concern at BC.

1. Emory has greek life, and I am not sure if that is a positive or minus, because this also caters to white and preppy. Emory seems more diverse on paper, but I read that the groups self segregate themselves so it isn't really a cohesive community in reality.

I know Emory is ranked higher, but I am from the Northeast and it seems that Boston College is more known to the general public than Emory, simply due to location in Boston and D1 sports.

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