URochester vs Boston College Math/Econ

aquapt
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 03:48:14 +0000

BC is a good school, and while there might be more “bro culture” there than at UR, I doubt it would be overwhelming. HOWEVER, BC is not a better school than Rochester. As others have said, the reasons it has name recognition for your parents are not really relevant to its academic strength in your areas of interest. Rochester has at least as strong a reputation as BC, in every way that will matter to you. You sound pretty clear that you like the culture and curriculum better at Rochester… AND it’s cheaper! It sounds to me as if the decision is made, and the real issue is how to improve your parents’ perception of Rochester. Maybe Admissions could help you out by putting you in touch with some UR parents that your folks could talk to - maybe even someone from their culture and/or country of origin, who could speak to the reputational aspects within their community.