Boston Uni or UCL?
I got into UCL for BSc. Economics (conditional offer with 90,90,95,95,95) and for BA Economics in Boston university. Which college would be better for the respective programme?
BU is really not comparable to UCL. BC I could maybe see some argument for but BU is just...not of the same calibre.
Speaking as someone who goes to UCL, who had a parent go to BU.
Speaking as someone who goes to UCL, who had a parent go to BU.
I guess the answer to this would depend on where the OP is based and what academic track they are hoping to follow. UCL is undeniable in reputation, however in the US not as many students/employers may be as familiar with it as in the UK. Some in the States confuse the name for UCLA! In terms of academic/career track, then if in UK and pursuing STEM, I would say choose UCL hands down. If however the OP is based in the US and was pursuing law, them BU would seem a more appropriate bet.
In terms of Artful Loungers comparison, I would actually say BU is a better bet than BC (presuming you mean Boston College, not British Columbia?) as looking at the rankings it does seem to be better:
Boston College QS 631-640 THE 251
Boston University QS 108. THE 78
Unkess, you were perhaps referring more to general 'word of mouth' reputation etc?
In terms of Artful Loungers comparison, I would actually say BU is a better bet than BC (presuming you mean Boston College, not British Columbia?) as looking at the rankings it does seem to be better:
Boston College QS 631-640 THE 251
Boston University QS 108. THE 78
Unkess, you were perhaps referring more to general 'word of mouth' reputation etc?
Original post by Anonymous
I guess the answer to this would depend on where the OP is based and what academic track they are hoping to follow. UCL is undeniable in reputation, however in the US not as many students/employers may be as familiar with it as in the UK. Some in the States confuse the name for UCLA! In terms of academic/career track, then if in UK and pursuing STEM, I would say choose UCL hands down. If however the OP is based in the US and was pursuing law, them BU would seem a more appropriate bet.
In terms of Artful Loungers comparison, I would actually say BU is a better bet than BC (presuming you mean Boston College, not British Columbia?) as looking at the rankings it does seem to be better:
Boston College QS 631-640 THE 251
Boston University QS 108. THE 78
Unkess, you were perhaps referring more to general 'word of mouth' reputation etc?
In terms of Artful Loungers comparison, I would actually say BU is a better bet than BC (presuming you mean Boston College, not British Columbia?) as looking at the rankings it does seem to be better:
Boston College QS 631-640 THE 251
Boston University QS 108. THE 78
Unkess, you were perhaps referring more to general 'word of mouth' reputation etc?
NB I do note the OP wishing to do economics. However, in the US one could either switch majors to Law for instance, or choose Law as a minor, then go for Law proper at Law/Grad school
Original post by Anonymous
NB I do note the OP wishing to do economics. However, in the US one could either switch majors to Law for instance, or choose Law as a minor, then go for Law proper at Law/Grad school
Law is not available as an undergraduate study subject. It's purely a postgraduate degree.
Original post by Anonymous
I guess the answer to this would depend on where the OP is based and what academic track they are hoping to follow. UCL is undeniable in reputation, however in the US not as many students/employers may be as familiar with it as in the UK. Some in the States confuse the name for UCLA! In terms of academic/career track, then if in UK and pursuing STEM, I would say choose UCL hands down. If however the OP is based in the US and was pursuing law, them BU would seem a more appropriate bet.
In terms of Artful Loungers comparison, I would actually say BU is a better bet than BC (presuming you mean Boston College, not British Columbia?) as looking at the rankings it does seem to be better:
Boston College QS 631-640 THE 251
Boston University QS 108. THE 78
Unkess, you were perhaps referring more to general 'word of mouth' reputation etc?
In terms of Artful Loungers comparison, I would actually say BU is a better bet than BC (presuming you mean Boston College, not British Columbia?) as looking at the rankings it does seem to be better:
Boston College QS 631-640 THE 251
Boston University QS 108. THE 78
Unkess, you were perhaps referring more to general 'word of mouth' reputation etc?
BC is quite reputable in the US and BU is seen as the bigger "cosmopolitan" uni with tons of students whereas BC is the smaller liberal arts style college which is also more selective. However as BC focuses more on undergraduate education than postgraduate research it fares worse in such rankings which prioritise those.
I still think UCL is a better bet than either, particularly for economics, although I believe the economics course in BCs business school is considered fairly decent outside of the elite level of Ivy league and similar.
In any event this post is 5 months old and the OP undoubtedly has made a choice and started at their uni of choice so it's a moot point.
In USNews rankings BC is #27:for Economics, whilst BU is #21.
Yes, UCL high ranked in the world ranks, but BU prob better known in the US.
A five month old thread is nothing too long. I've seen people commenting years later from the OP, and so long as the topic is still interesting and 'current' then so what? Where does it give a time limit to respond?
Also the OP said they had got in to two unis meaning they hadn't decided yet. In the possibility they had not fully decided or Indeed deferred (which let's face it can happen) the additional comments could well be of worth.
Yes, UCL high ranked in the world ranks, but BU prob better known in the US.
A five month old thread is nothing too long. I've seen people commenting years later from the OP, and so long as the topic is still interesting and 'current' then so what? Where does it give a time limit to respond?
Also the OP said they had got in to two unis meaning they hadn't decided yet. In the possibility they had not fully decided or Indeed deferred (which let's face it can happen) the additional comments could well be of worth.
Original post by Anonymous
In USNews rankings BC is #27:for Economics, whilst BU is #21.
Yes, UCL high ranked in the world ranks, but BU prob better known in the US.
A five month old thread is nothing too long. I've seen people commenting years later from the OP, and so long as the topic is still interesting and 'current' then so what? Where does it give a time limit to respond?
Also the OP said they had got in to two unis meaning they hadn't decided yet. In the possibility they had not fully decided or Indeed deferred (which let's face it can happen) the additional comments could well be of worth.
Yes, UCL high ranked in the world ranks, but BU prob better known in the US.
A five month old thread is nothing too long. I've seen people commenting years later from the OP, and so long as the topic is still interesting and 'current' then so what? Where does it give a time limit to respond?
Also the OP said they had got in to two unis meaning they hadn't decided yet. In the possibility they had not fully decided or Indeed deferred (which let's face it can happen) the additional comments could well be of worth.
The point is OP asked a question to help them make a decision about which uni to attend, 5 months ago. The timeframe for that decision has elapsed, because term at UCL started this week and most US colleges will have started a few weeks to a month ago. Therefore the point of this thread such as it is, is moot. If you want to have a debate over the relative merits of various universities you'd be best off making a new thread in the relevant section.
The point according to whom? This isn't your personal forum you know! lol
Who are you to judge the 'time frame for that decision '? You have no idea whatsoever if the OP has made a decision yet, let alone started this year. The only slim facts you have to go in is that in April they implied they had two offers. Beyond that it is pure supposition and guess work.
So you don't actually have any relevant point I'm afraid. Secondly (and this IS an actual point) this forum is intended to give information to all students. So this thread could be of benefit to ANY student wanting to make an informed decision about the respective institutions. Try not to be so narrow minded in future please.
Who are you to judge the 'time frame for that decision '? You have no idea whatsoever if the OP has made a decision yet, let alone started this year. The only slim facts you have to go in is that in April they implied they had two offers. Beyond that it is pure supposition and guess work.
So you don't actually have any relevant point I'm afraid. Secondly (and this IS an actual point) this forum is intended to give information to all students. So this thread could be of benefit to ANY student wanting to make an informed decision about the respective institutions. Try not to be so narrow minded in future please.
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