My D was able to schedule an admitted student tour for us through her portal, I believe. It will be a half an hour, but outside only. @DarkSkye where you able to actually go in any buildings on your tour?
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The tour was only outside, but when we were done with tour we were able to go inside buildings. We went to the student center and the financial aid office, but most counselors are online so we couldnāt āseeā anyone.
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Thank you!
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Thanks for the info. Very helpful.
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When you login into application portal for accepted students , there are two huge buttons / links one is virtual and one of in person tours
You can pick the date and time. Go to NU FB for students or parents page there is tons of information.
We had a student who is Junior did a amazing job and he even took us inside ISEC research itās amazing building
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Thank you so much. My son has his IA due for IB Biology and just isnāt focused on college admissions right now. Iāll take a look at the Facebook group.
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They started NUIN Spring In Spring of 2017 and looks like they just renamed it. NUIN was becoming popular and many students were interested. They have offered a limited Frosh spring study abroad since then for limited majors etc. NEU draws a lot of students who are interested in international study and travel opportunities and it may also help balance the spring housing needs as well.
The Global Engagement/NU In Spring option is offered to Fall Boston admits. Students are not required to do it.
We watched the zoom presentation on global quest. They invited fall admits based on major and interest in study abroad. They are looking to send 50-75 kids to London and Greece for spring 2022. You still have to apply to the program and they said it was competitive.
Just wanted to add that in normal, non-Covid years, study abroad is very popular and competitive. Dialogue of Civilizations (DOC) trips with a professor (you earn 8 credits and study at international locations) is quite competitive, especially at popular locations in Europe and South America. It requires an application with a short essay.
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Iāve narrowed it down between Northeastern (Behavioral Neuroscience), Ohio State (Neuroscience) and U Miami (Neuroscience). I got into honors at all and all have something unique and interesting so Iām very tornā¦any input is appreciated.
The biggest differences there will be fit and cost, as all three have solid programs.
Do you want to be at a large state school, a northeast city, or in Florida near beaches and good weather? How do you feel about the co-op model? How affordable are each?
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I have merit scholarships from NEU and Miami that are good and a smaller scholarship to Ohio State (but bc its a state school its already cheaper). Iām from CA and their cost would be about the same as I would pay for instate UC (got into several UCs, but really want to leave CA and experience life somewhere else). I have never lived where there are seasons or humidity. All of the schools are in cities, but very different ones and I want to be in a city. Love the NEU co-ops and Boston, which is the reason I applied (got into BU, but did not like the campus or āvibeā when I visited). I want a balanced college experience bc Iām very social and outgoing. Iām not sure how āfunā NEU is? very stressed bc Iām so conflicted.
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As a city lover myself, Iād def pick Boston over the other two in that category, no contest. The other two donāt even have public transit beyond buses 
When I was making my college list around the criteria of being in a city, neither of those two would have qualified for me at least. Miami maybe, but I didnāt want to be in FL.
I had a lot of fun in my time as did many of my friends so I would say itās pretty fun 
I think itās important to note what you consider fun though. I never went to a sporting event, and if thatās the measure, OSU is probably more ideal, though of course, you can go to them at Northeastern. I was maybe in one official club (outdoors/climbing), but I still did a lot off-campus in Boston. Most of my fun activities were taken up by going to museums, exploring neighborhoods, attending concerts, eating good food all over, etc!
Beyond that, I think you just need to decide on fit 
Have you tried the coin flip / die roll trick?
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My son is also deciding between two of the same schools as DarkSkye. Northeastern and OSU. Both have offered similar merit $$s but OSU starts at a much lower price point. He plans to study a combo of business and engineering. OSU has also admitted him into the honors program. Its clear that the business and engineering schools at OSU rank higher but Northeasternās co-op program is very attractive. And we all know that the ārightā fit doesnāt rely on rankings alone. Would love to hear some input on this scenario. Thanks in advance.
Given the OSU price difference and similar quality level for those majors it sounds like it comes down to fit and then the value of it to your family. Co-op is great but itās not some magic spell, OSU grads do well for both those fields.
If you take out price, whatās your sonās preference? Unless itās strongly Northeastern and they have doubts about enjoying OSU, OSU probably makes the most sense to me.
Thanks for your input. Much appreciated. Anyone else in a similar situation?
He would like to visit NE again soon, as he hasnāt been there in over 1.5 years.
Deferred after EA, sent LOCI, waitlisted at RD. Still interestedā¦ advice on whether or not to send another LOCI?
@TomSrOfBoston or @PengsPhils can you advise?