Hi all! I made a post similar to this a month ago comparing Case Western and Boston College when I got off the BC waitlist. Now I got off the waitlist for NYU. I’m premed and probably a bio major and tuition is the same. Which do you think I should pick?
Academically, and for your major… no major differences. Suburban campus outside a top college city vs. college in the midst of the world’s greatest city. I do not know you, but I would select NYU for me.
Whichever YOU prefer. Some things to consider:
–Jesuit (with core curriculum) v secular?
–Suburban v urban?
–Traditional campus v in heart of Village?
–School size preference?
–Interest in big time sports?
–Any other factors important to you.
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Two excellent schools, both with top notch faculty. I’d take BC if you want the traditional college experience, NYU if you love New York City.
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Which do you prefer?
Campus or no campus? Religion or no religion?
What are the cost? Can you afford this and med school? Or do you have cheaper options if you can’t?
You don’t need to choose one of these two - you need to choose the best fit for you overall.
These two aren’t really comparable. SO which of these - or other choices - stand out as right to you?
The Jesuit thing is a bit overdone in my view.
Yes, they run the school and are visible, but it’s not like you’re taking Communion in class. I did a Masters there and it was a non-issue.
I also lived in the middle of NYU-land during my summer Wall Street internship. NYU blends into the Village, while BC has a proper campus. BC also has big time sports which is a college experience differentiator. Clemson and Florida State aren’t playing fort all games at NYU and Chestnut Hill ain’t the Village. They are totally different experiences and you have to decide which is more appealing.
Lastly, and if you’re not from Boston you don’t appreciate this as much, BC has much more clout in Boston than you may realize. I grew up in New York and didn’t get it til I came here. I chose to live in Boston and see it every day. Didn’t see comparable in New York for NYU.
I have no idea what the implications for Med School are for either place, however, so others can speak to that.
Great choices! Congrats!
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That should say Clemson and FSU aren’t playing football games at NYU.
Neither is Notre Dame.
I agree with you. Jesuit education is concerned with rigorous education, deep respect for social justice, ethics and respect for diversity, holistic care- topics important for a foundation in healthcare adjacent career paths. It’s not proselytizing.
BC all the way. Great choices to have!
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This comes down to your preference as others have said.
BC will offer the more traditional college experience. Both will be fine for premed with good advising and access to clinical opportunities and research. At both schools it will be challenging to get the required GPA to be successful in MD apps. Both schools do a committee letter for MD/DO applicants. You have to know what the requirements to get that are, because without it, your med school applications won’t be successful. Some schools use it to weed out candidates who they believe won’t be accepted, at others, it’s more of a rubber stamp situation ‘go to our programming and you will get a committee letter.’ If you don’t know how it works at BC and NYU, call pre-health advising and ask.
I haven’t looked at your other threads, but are you comfortable with the religious aspect at BC? It’s not for everyone and it’s not an issue of proselytizing. There are two required theology courses, religious symbols across campus, priests and nuns wearing religious garb. The student health center does not distribute contraception products nor plan b. The student code of conduct still says no premarital sex or overnight guests, even if everyone doesn’t follow these ‘rules’, they are still there. I point out these things because some people aren’t comfortable in an environment with these things.
Good luck and congrats on your choices.
Yes and no. For someone uncomfortable with the daily sightings of religious symbolism, it can be quite off putting.
Everyone is different.
For my daughter, one campus visit was enough to know it wouldn’t work, for that reason alone without learning more.
So each student needs to make that choice for themselves.
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IMO there are notable considerations with attending a Jesuit college. As some examples: 1) students should be comfortable seeing religious symbols on campus; 2) students absolutely do not have to be Catholic but should be respectful of religion; and perhaps most importantly 3) academically students will need to complete a large core curriculum in the humanities including coursework in theology and philosophy.
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I agree understanding how the curriculum structure works, including what it looks like as a premed, is a good idea if you are considering BC. I actually think in many ways the Jesuit core curriculum is likely to be good for future doctors, but you should go in with eyes wide open.
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