Boston College c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017) Forum

[RParadela]

Is there a BC c/o of 2020 Facebook page? Or an admitted students page?

[tuesdayninja]

Is there a BC c/o of 2020 Facebook page? Or an admitted students page?

There was a Facebook page last year, I got the info a couple days after admittance.

[hydrohect]

Is there a BC c/o of 2020 Facebook page? Or an admitted students page?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/bclaw2020/

[theboringest]

Also in! As a Boston native BC with money would honestly be pretty dope...anyone have any idea how generous they're being with the scholarship $$$?

[RParadela]

Also in! As a Boston native BC with money would honestly be pretty dope...anyone have any idea how generous they're being with the scholarship $$$?

They usually give out some pretty decent scholarships. If you go on LSN you can take a look at what they gave out last year. I'm assuming they'll send out initial offers to everyone in mid February

[theboringest]

Also in! As a Boston native BC with money would honestly be pretty dope...anyone have any idea how generous they're being with the scholarship $$$?

They usually give out some pretty decent scholarships. If you go on LSN you can take a look at what they gave out last year. I'm assuming they'll send out initial offers to everyone in mid February

Yeah just saw that it doesn't look like they've made any movement on that yet. Hopefully it's good news for everyone!

[ashrice13]

Also in! As a Boston native BC with money would honestly be pretty dope...anyone have any idea how generous they're being with the scholarship $$$?

Congrats!!

is everyone you talk to super surprised BU is higher ranked than BC? I'm from MA too and BC definitely has a better UG rep around here I think...no one believes me about the LS rankings haha

[theboringest]

Also in! As a Boston native BC with money would honestly be pretty dope...anyone have any idea how generous they're being with the scholarship $$$?

Congrats!!

is everyone you talk to super surprised BU is higher ranked than BC? I'm from MA too and BC definitely has a better UG rep around here I think...no one believes me about the LS rankings haha

100%. I mean their employment outcomes are basically equal (BC might even be a bit better in New England) which is all that matters, but yeah I usually get some surprised reactions when I mention that BU is ranked above BC for law school. It's definitely the UG prestige thing. After Harvard BC is king in Boston. Especially among the older generations. Younger people tend to have BC and BU on the same level.

[Stylnator]

Also in! As a Boston native BC with money would honestly be pretty dope...anyone have any idea how generous they're being with the scholarship $$$?

Congrats!!

is everyone you talk to super surprised BU is higher ranked than BC? I'm from MA too and BC definitely has a better UG rep around here I think...no one believes me about the LS rankings haha

100%. I mean their employment outcomes are basically equal (BC might even be a bit better in New England) which is all that matters, but yeah I usually get some surprised reactions when I mention that BU is ranked above BC for law school. It's definitely the UG prestige thing. After Harvard BC is king in Boston. Especially among the older generations. Younger people tend to have BC and BU on the same level.

If employment numbers are relatively the same why the big differential in rank?

[ashrice13]

Also in! As a Boston native BC with money would honestly be pretty dope...anyone have any idea how generous they're being with the scholarship $$$?

Congrats!!

is everyone you talk to super surprised BU is higher ranked than BC? I'm from MA too and BC definitely has a better UG rep around here I think...no one believes me about the LS rankings haha

100%. I mean their employment outcomes are basically equal (BC might even be a bit better in New England) which is all that matters, but yeah I usually get some surprised reactions when I mention that BU is ranked above BC for law school. It's definitely the UG prestige thing. After Harvard BC is king in Boston. Especially among the older generations. Younger people tend to have BC and BU on the same level.

If employment numbers are relatively the same why the big differential in rank?

Part of it is that BU has higher medians and places better outside of New England. I want to say BU has better big law numbers but I'm not entirely sure if that's true. I'm not gunning for BL so I haven't looked into it too much

[RParadela]

Also in! As a Boston native BC with money would honestly be pretty dope...anyone have any idea how generous they're being with the scholarship $$$?

Congrats!!

is everyone you talk to super surprised BU is higher ranked than BC? I'm from MA too and BC definitely has a better UG rep around here I think...no one believes me about the LS rankings haha

100%. I mean their employment outcomes are basically equal (BC might even be a bit better in New England) which is all that matters, but yeah I usually get some surprised reactions when I mention that BU is ranked above BC for law school. It's definitely the UG prestige thing. After Harvard BC is king in Boston. Especially among the older generations. Younger people tend to have BC and BU on the same level.

If employment numbers are relatively the same why the big differential in rank?

Part of it is that BU has higher medians and places better outside of New England. I want to say BU has better big law numbers but I'm not entirely sure if that's true. I'm not gunning for BL so I haven't looked into it too much

BC actually has a pretty decent advantage in BigLaw placement. I believe BC is around 41% (one of the best of the non-T14s) while BU is around 35%

[tuesdayninja]

Also in! As a Boston native BC with money would honestly be pretty dope...anyone have any idea how generous they're being with the scholarship $$$?

Congrats!!

is everyone you talk to super surprised BU is higher ranked than BC? I'm from MA too and BC definitely has a better UG rep around here I think...no one believes me about the LS rankings haha

100%. I mean their employment outcomes are basically equal (BC might even be a bit better in New England) which is all that matters, but yeah I usually get some surprised reactions when I mention that BU is ranked above BC for law school. It's definitely the UG prestige thing. After Harvard BC is king in Boston. Especially among the older generations. Younger people tend to have BC and BU on the same level.

If employment numbers are relatively the same why the big differential in rank?

Part of it is that BU has higher medians and places better outside of New England. I want to say BU has better big law numbers but I'm not entirely sure if that's true. I'm not gunning for BL so I haven't looked into it too much

BC actually has a pretty decent advantage in BigLaw placement. I believe BC is around 41% (one of the best of the non-T14s) while BU is around 35%

https://www.lstreports.com/compare/bc/bu/
38 to 34, pretty comparable. Big fan of BC because of its strong numbers despite its rank.

[BostonOrBust]

In today with GPA 3.56 and LSAT 164. Non URM, strong/unique softs. Current Boston res and drive past campus every day. Stoked, especially if they come through with $$.


Does anyone know about the PI scene at BC? I know someone who went and became a pretty bomb prosecutor, but I'm looking at victim rights. The major downside is I see is the lack of a devoted domestic violence clinic, which all of the other Boston schools have. Anyone else PI looking into BC?

[VinnyGambini Jr.]

In today with GPA 3.56 and LSAT 164. Non URM, strong/unique softs. Current Boston res and drive past campus every day. Stoked, especially if they come through with $$.


Does anyone know about the PI scene at BC? I know someone who went and became a pretty bomb prosecutor, but I'm looking at victim rights. The major downside is I see is the lack of a devoted domestic violence clinic, which all of the other Boston schools have. Anyone else PI looking into BC?

When did you apply if you dont mind me asking?

[BostonOrBust]

In today with GPA 3.56 and LSAT 164. Non URM, strong/unique softs. Current Boston res and drive past campus every day. Stoked, especially if they come through with $$.


Does anyone know about the PI scene at BC? I know someone who went and became a pretty bomb prosecutor, but I'm looking at victim rights. The major downside is I see is the lack of a devoted domestic violence clinic, which all of the other Boston schools have. Anyone else PI looking into BC?

When did you apply if you dont mind me asking?

Applied 1/7, complete 1/9, UR 1/24, admitted 1/26.

I've noticed that with all of my applications I've gotten pretty quick response (both good and bad) even though my numbers are on the lackluster end for the schools I've applied to. I think I have an interesting background and a risky essay, so it tends to be a pretty easy decision if they want me or really don't. Idk if that's really a thing, just my interpretation.

[VinnyGambini Jr.]

In today with GPA 3.56 and LSAT 164. Non URM, strong/unique softs. Current Boston res and drive past campus every day. Stoked, especially if they come through with $$.


Does anyone know about the PI scene at BC? I know someone who went and became a pretty bomb prosecutor, but I'm looking at victim rights. The major downside is I see is the lack of a devoted domestic violence clinic, which all of the other Boston schools have. Anyone else PI looking into BC?

When did you apply if you dont mind me asking?

Applied 1/7, complete 1/9, UR 1/24, admitted 1/26.

I've noticed that with all of my applications I've gotten pretty quick response (both good and bad) even though my numbers are on the lackluster end for the schools I've applied to. I think I have an interesting background and a risky essay, so it tends to be a pretty easy decision if they want me or really don't. Idk if that's really a thing, just my interpretation.

Thanks. I went UR 1/25 with similar stats so maybe tomorrow is my day!

[BostonOrBust]

In today with GPA 3.56 and LSAT 164. Non URM, strong/unique softs. Current Boston res and drive past campus every day. Stoked, especially if they come through with $$.


Does anyone know about the PI scene at BC? I know someone who went and became a pretty bomb prosecutor, but I'm looking at victim rights. The major downside is I see is the lack of a devoted domestic violence clinic, which all of the other Boston schools have. Anyone else PI looking into BC?

When did you apply if you dont mind me asking?

Applied 1/7, complete 1/9, UR 1/24, admitted 1/26.

I've noticed that with all of my applications I've gotten pretty quick response (both good and bad) even though my numbers are on the lackluster end for the schools I've applied to. I think I have an interesting background and a risky essay, so it tends to be a pretty easy decision if they want me or really don't. Idk if that's really a thing, just my interpretation.

Thanks. I went UR 1/25 with similar stats so maybe tomorrow is my day!

Fingers crossed for you!

[em15]

In today with GPA 3.56 and LSAT 164. Non URM, strong/unique softs. Current Boston res and drive past campus every day. Stoked, especially if they come through with $$.


Does anyone know about the PI scene at BC? I know someone who went and became a pretty bomb prosecutor, but I'm looking at victim rights. The major downside is I see is the lack of a devoted domestic violence clinic, which all of the other Boston schools have. Anyone else PI looking into BC?

When did you apply if you dont mind me asking?

Applied 1/7, complete 1/9, UR 1/24, admitted 1/26.

I've noticed that with all of my applications I've gotten pretty quick response (both good and bad) even though my numbers are on the lackluster end for the schools I've applied to. I think I have an interesting background and a risky essay, so it tends to be a pretty easy decision if they want me or really don't. Idk if that's really a thing, just my interpretation.

Thanks. I went UR 1/25 with similar stats so maybe tomorrow is my day!

I applied 1/5, received and complete 1/6, and UR 1/25 with similar stats. I'd be so happy if we heard tomorrow!

[RParadela]

I doubt there'll be a wave tomorrow. Looks like BC is doing 1 a week

[ashrice13]

Also in! As a Boston native BC with money would honestly be pretty dope...anyone have any idea how generous they're being with the scholarship $$$?

Congrats!!

is everyone you talk to super surprised BU is higher ranked than BC? I'm from MA too and BC definitely has a better UG rep around here I think...no one believes me about the LS rankings haha

100%. I mean their employment outcomes are basically equal (BC might even be a bit better in New England) which is all that matters, but yeah I usually get some surprised reactions when I mention that BU is ranked above BC for law school. It's definitely the UG prestige thing. After Harvard BC is king in Boston. Especially among the older generations. Younger people tend to have BC and BU on the same level.

If employment numbers are relatively the same why the big differential in rank?

Part of it is that BU has higher medians and places better outside of New England. I want to say BU has better big law numbers but I'm not entirely sure if that's true. I'm not gunning for BL so I haven't looked into it too much

BC actually has a pretty decent advantage in BigLaw placement. I believe BC is around 41% (one of the best of the non-T14s) while BU is around 35%

https://www.lstreports.com/compare/bc/bu/
38 to 34, pretty comparable. Big fan of BC because of its strong numbers despite its rank.

I kind of thought the BL stats might be reversed as soon as I said that haha.

I am just so put off by the BC campus. I know that shouldn't matter and it wouldn't if I was deciding between BC and northeastern...but with BC and BU being close (barring BC giving me more money) I think it might end up being a deciding factor.

[RParadela]

Congrats!!

is everyone you talk to super surprised BU is higher ranked than BC? I'm from MA too and BC definitely has a better UG rep around here I think...no one believes me about the LS rankings haha

100%. I mean their employment outcomes are basically equal (BC might even be a bit better in New England) which is all that matters, but yeah I usually get some surprised reactions when I mention that BU is ranked above BC for law school. It's definitely the UG prestige thing. After Harvard BC is king in Boston. Especially among the older generations. Younger people tend to have BC and BU on the same level.

If employment numbers are relatively the same why the big differential in rank?

Part of it is that BU has higher medians and places better outside of New England. I want to say BU has better big law numbers but I'm not entirely sure if that's true. I'm not gunning for BL so I haven't looked into it too much

BC actually has a pretty decent advantage in BigLaw placement. I believe BC is around 41% (one of the best of the non-T14s) while BU is around 35%

https://www.lstreports.com/compare/bc/bu/
38 to 34, pretty comparable. Big fan of BC because of its strong numbers despite its rank.

I kind of thought the BL stats might be reversed as soon as I said that haha.

I am just so put off by the BC campus. I know that shouldn't matter and it wouldn't if I was deciding between BC and northeastern...but with BC and BU being close (barring BC giving me more money) I think it might end up being a deciding factor.

Yeah that's my issue with BC Law.. I don't want to be in Newton over in the heart of Boston

[Stylnator]

Does Newtown make COL cheaper because it isn't in the heart of Boston?

Also how out of the way is it to get downtown?

[chichi1992]

Congrats!!

If employment numbers are relatively the same why the big differential in rank?

Part of it is that BU has higher medians and places better outside of New England. I want to say BU has better big law numbers but I'm not entirely sure if that's true. I'm not gunning for BL so I haven't looked into it too much

BC actually has a pretty decent advantage in BigLaw placement. I believe BC is around 41% (one of the best of the non-T14s) while BU is around 35%

https://www.lstreports.com/compare/bc/bu/
38 to 34, pretty comparable. Big fan of BC because of its strong numbers despite its rank.

I kind of thought the BL stats might be reversed as soon as I said that haha.

I am just so put off by the BC campus. I know that shouldn't matter and it wouldn't if I was deciding between BC and northeastern...but with BC and BU being close (barring BC giving me more money) I think it might end up being a deciding factor.

Yeah that's my issue with BC Law.. I don't want to be in Newton over in the heart of Boston

100% agree. I can't see myself living in a college-y suburb for the next three years. I've also heard rumors (hopefully untrue!) that the vibe at BC is a lot more "fratty" than at BU. Regardless... am several years out of undergrad and would much prefer an urban environment.

[RParadela]

Yeah that's my issue with BC Law.. I don't want to be in Newton over in the heart of Boston

100% agree. I can't see myself living in a college-y suburb for the next three years. I've also heard rumors (hopefully untrue!) that the vibe at BC is a lot more "fratty" than at BU. Regardless... am several years out of undergrad and would much prefer an urban environment.[/quote]

I don't mind the fratty aspect of it since I'm 21 and I certainly don't mind partying, but living in a suburb of a big city seems lame to me. I'd rather either be in the big city or in a college town like UVA or Duke.

[mrtux45]

Yeah that's my issue with BC Law.. I don't want to be in Newton over in the heart of Boston

100% agree. I can't see myself living in a college-y suburb for the next three years. I've also heard rumors (hopefully untrue!) that the vibe at BC is a lot more "fratty" than at BU. Regardless... am several years out of undergrad and would much prefer an urban environment.

I don't mind the fratty aspect of it since I'm 21 and I certainly don't mind partying, but living in a suburb of a big city seems lame to me. I'd rather either be in the big city or in a college town like UVA or Duke.[/quote]

Boston resident here, I think if you went to either BC or BU you're going to end up living in the same areas (Allston/Brighton) So I think it's more a question of whether you're willing to go 10 minutes outside your area to get to BC Law's campus.

With respect to the fratty thing.. I don't hold too much stock in that, it's a professional school after all. I feel like wherever you go there will be a mix of more serious students and those who like partying. The term "fratty" just gives off a negative connotation