Boston College Applicants 2011-2012 Cycle, c/o2015

[landla]

Me! Anything to avoid going home to shovel snow

I am looking out of the window, and it is raining pretty hard. I am hoping for the snow to melt!!!

Wait, where are you that it's raining? I hope that happens here...

I was at Wellesley two hours ago, and I am at Quincy now, looking out the window .. still rain. I live close to Worcester near the boonies .. and it was snowing like a mofo this morning.

My boonies this morning was fun to drive in as well, but I'm in Boston (work - near South Station) and it doesn't look like it is doing anything... but it's extraordinarily difficult to see out of the windows so I don't trust it. (This is also annoying, since I'm debating walking or taking a taxi... which are clearly different time wise and rely entirely on the weather.)

Looking forward to meeting people tonight (even if we won't know fellow TLSers in any way).

P.S. I agree about getting out of shoveling! I'm hoping it'll be done by the time I get back... wishful thinking.

[martorem]

I was at Wellesley two hours ago, and I am at Quincy now, looking out the window .. still rain. I live close to Worcester near the boonies .. and it was snowing like a mofo this morning.[/quote]

Ahhh gotcha. Well hopefully it's started raining and melting the snow in Somerville by the time I get home tonight! I assume you aren't going to the reception?

[landla]

I was at Wellesley two hours ago, and I am at Quincy now, looking out the window .. still rain. I live close to Worcester near the boonies .. and it was snowing like a mofo this morning.

Ahhh gotcha. Well hopefully it's started raining and melting the snow in Somerville by the time I get home tonight! I assume you aren't going to the reception?[/quote]

...and not just black ice!

[martorem]

I was at Wellesley two hours ago, and I am at Quincy now, looking out the window .. still rain. I live close to Worcester near the boonies .. and it was snowing like a mofo this morning.

Ahhh gotcha. Well hopefully it's started raining and melting the snow in Somerville by the time I get home tonight! I assume you aren't going to the reception?

...and not just black ice![/quote]

Ugh. The walk to my house from Davis is going to SUCK

[moxy]

I was at Wellesley two hours ago, and I am at Quincy now, looking out the window .. still rain. I live close to Worcester near the boonies .. and it was snowing like a mofo this morning.

Ahhh gotcha. Well hopefully it's started raining and melting the snow in Somerville by the time I get home tonight! I assume you aren't going to the reception?

...and not just black ice!

Ugh. The walk to my house from Davis is going to SUCK[/quote]

I have a ton of work, and I couldn't quite plan for this. I received an acceptance two days ago, so yea .. you should tell me how it went!!

[landla]

I was at Wellesley two hours ago, and I am at Quincy now, looking out the window .. still rain. I live close to Worcester near the boonies .. and it was snowing like a mofo this morning.

Ahhh gotcha. Well hopefully it's started raining and melting the snow in Somerville by the time I get home tonight! I assume you aren't going to the reception?

...and not just black ice!

Ugh. The walk to my house from Davis is going to SUCK

I have a ton of work, and I couldn't quite plan for this. I received an acceptance two days ago, so yea .. you should tell me how it went!![/quote]

It was really good. I didn't learn anything astonishingly new, but it is great to hear about the school from a variety of sources. An alum, the dean, and a professor all spoke. Otherwise, we milled around speaking with other admitted students, alums, professors, and admissions people. The food looked great, but it was a short time there with a lot of people wanting to talk to each other and convince you to go to BC (though not intensely and many said to find the best fit, even if it isn't them) so I barely got to eat or drink anything.

I think the ASW would be more informative, but I'm very glad I attended.

[martorem]

It was really good. I didn't learn anything astonishingly new, but it is great to hear about the school from a variety of sources. An alum, the dean, and a professor all spoke. Otherwise, we milled around speaking with other admitted students, alums, professors, and admissions people. The food looked great, but it was a short time there with a lot of people wanting to talk to each other and convince you to go to BC (though not intensely and many said to find the best fit, even if it isn't them) so I barely got to eat or drink anything.

I think the ASW would be more informative, but I'm very glad I attended.

Agreed! I had a really great time, and I didn't really feel pressured at all, they want you to go to the right place for you. I also didn't feel like I was being 'tricked' like I did at the Northeastern event (PM me if you want details). All in all, my decision is going to be A LOT harder - I want to leave Boston, but I love BC, and all the double eagles were so nice, and I just miss BC sooo much...haha

[moxy]

It was really good. I didn't learn anything astonishingly new, but it is great to hear about the school from a variety of sources. An alum, the dean, and a professor all spoke. Otherwise, we milled around speaking with other admitted students, alums, professors, and admissions people. The food looked great, but it was a short time there with a lot of people wanting to talk to each other and convince you to go to BC (though not intensely and many said to find the best fit, even if it isn't them) so I barely got to eat or drink anything.

I think the ASW would be more informative, but I'm very glad I attended.

Agreed! I had a really great time, and I didn't really feel pressured at all, they want you to go to the right place for you. I also didn't feel like I was being 'tricked' like I did at the Northeastern event (PM me if you want details). All in all, my decision is going to be A LOT harder - I want to leave Boston, but I love BC, and all the double eagles were so nice, and I just miss BC sooo much...haha

Hi! Thanks for the update. Which school do you have in mind.. for a top choice? Also, how did Northeaster trick you hahaha I am curious!!!!!

[lrslayer]

someone in here wanted some info about the p.i. scholly. please p.m. me, i have an update for you.

[Geneva]

any idea why bc doesn't want to read my app? still at "complete" almost 2 months in...
i applied to bu weeks later than bc and they already offered me a huge scholarship and personalized acceptance note.
i was favoring bc over bu, but this is frustrating.

[pedroia]

It was really good. I didn't learn anything astonishingly new, but it is great to hear about the school from a variety of sources. An alum, the dean, and a professor all spoke. Otherwise, we milled around speaking with other admitted students, alums, professors, and admissions people. The food looked great, but it was a short time there with a lot of people wanting to talk to each other and convince you to go to BC (though not intensely and many said to find the best fit, even if it isn't them) so I barely got to eat or drink anything.

I think the ASW would be more informative, but I'm very glad I attended.

Agreed! I had a really great time, and I didn't really feel pressured at all, they want you to go to the right place for you. I also didn't feel like I was being 'tricked' like I did at the Northeastern event (PM me if you want details). All in all, my decision is going to be A LOT harder - I want to leave Boston, but I love BC, and all the double eagles were so nice, and I just miss BC sooo much...haha

Haha - I felt pressured a few times, to be honest! A few alums were giving the hard sell - it felt like they had been prepped beforehand to make a strong pitch for the school. But overall I thought it was a good time.

Anyway - I know this has been asked before but what's the latest on scholly info? I think I read somewhere that BC tends to release all (or the vast majority anyway) its merit offers on the same day, sometime in mid-March. Can anyone confirm or disconfirm? Would appreciate any info or guidance. Thanks!

[Geneva]

any idea why bc doesn't want to read my app? still at "complete" almost 2 months in...
i applied to bu weeks later than bc and they already offered me a huge scholarship and personalized acceptance note.
i was favoring bc over bu, but this is frustrating.

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[stillwater]

any idea why bc doesn't want to read my app? still at "complete" almost 2 months in...
i applied to bu weeks later than bc and they already offered me a huge scholarship and personalized acceptance note.
i was favoring bc over bu, but this is frustrating.

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Haha, relax. I submitted in September and didnt hear until mid-February. Some schools take longer than others. They aren't "disrespecting" you. Different schools different systems.

[Geneva]

any idea why bc doesn't want to read my app? still at "complete" almost 2 months in...
i applied to bu weeks later than bc and they already offered me a huge scholarship and personalized acceptance note.
i was favoring bc over bu, but this is frustrating.

bump

Haha, relax. I submitted in September and didnt hear until mid-February. Some schools take longer than others. They aren't "disrespecting" you. Different schools different systems.

haha i know they aren't disrespecting me. i was just legitimately concerned bc this is the only school that i haven't seen any movement on. thanks for the reassurance.
congrats to everyone already in!

[ButwhereforeIknownot]

Hi...sorry, I'm sure this has been discussed already, but if anyone can give me a quick answer:I was admitted early last week. Any idea as to how/when scholarship info is communicated to admits following an offer of admission?

Thanks in advance

[fishy]

They said most merit/need aid will be available when they send the Agora (campusweb) info sometime in the middle of the month.

[ButwhereforeIknownot]

They said most merit/need aid will be available when they send the Agora (campusweb) info sometime in the middle of the month.

Thanks! Is there no ASW yet?

[avd90]

literally JUST checked here to see news about schollys, only to get a notification that I've been granted $30,000/year. BU offered $45, is this negotiable?

[mathlawcombo]

25,000/year!

[lrslayer]

literally JUST checked here to see news about schollys, only to get a notification that I've been granted $30,000/year. BU offered $45, is this negotiable?

25,000/year!

how did you all find out?

[Geneva]

literally JUST checked here to see news about schollys, only to get a notification that I've been granted $30,000/year. BU offered $45, is this negotiable?

when did u apply?

[avd90]

I submitted 1/9, heard 2/27

[Geneva]

I submitted 1/9, heard 2/27

gracias. congrats!

[drobe24]

Just got an email from BC. $25k/year.
166/3.67

[pedroia]

Just got an email from BC. $25k/year.
166/3.67

Congratulations to you and the others who have gotten money! Well done. I'm still waiting to hear myself, anxiously.

Questions, if you don't mind? Is it merit or need based? Or do you know? And also, when did you submit your FAFSA/financial aid info?

Thanks!