Thank you for posting the article - really interesting read.
A friend’s daughter who is doing really well in her junior year said if she wasn’t from the Boston area - with lots of friends in the area and knowledge of the city - she would have been really miserable. We also know a sophomore who did NU-in and had a really tough second semester. She is hoping for a better year this year.
Fit seems to be even more important for NEU than most colleges. I think a student that is confident, independent, outgoing and social, very adventurous, and looking to build a work resume fast could thrive in this environment.
The inability to use 529 for some (all?) NU-in programs (mentioned in comments) is something I hadn’t thought about.
S24 has applied and really likes the combined major and program. But every time I ask him if he wants to switch to ED, he says he still isn’t sure it is the best fit for him and he wants the chance to compare it to other options. He understands that his chances of acceptance go way down without ED, but he is a bit concerned about students constantly moving on and off campus, not just for COOPs.
He wants a college campus experience in the backdrop of an urban setting. He is shy and lots of change can be challenging for him. He loves Boston (and London), but NEU might not be the best fit. I am glad he didn’t ED.