i could go to a state school for 2 years, then transfer to Boston University, or go to BU for all 4 years. The state school costs 15000 per year, & BU 50000 per year. So it would be that either pay a total of 130000 or 200000, but i like boston better & want to be in the city instead of going to the state school i dont like that much, then have to transfer & start all over again. i missed out a lot on in high school, as i isolated myself more than i wish i did, & didnt try very hard, thats why id like to go to BU, start over at a good university & get good grades, instead of transfering twice, probably just focusing on that & getting a degree & not getting to know too many people at BU by the time i get there. is a difference of 70000 really worth it?
2007-05-12 08:35:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
It was my experience in college that the people with whom I was friends as a freshman weren't necessarily the people I spent time with and enjoyed as an upper classman. The people with whom I have stayed in contact over the years after graduation have tended to be friends from the last couple of years of college.
Then there is the issue of how you would pay the extra $70,000 difference. If mom and dad are ponying up the full amount it's one thing. But if you are going to be on the hook for the cost with student loans, do you really want to spend the next 20-30 years paying for convenience of not having to make new friends at the age of 20?
If the first two years of the state school will fully transfer to BU and the material you will be studying will have you prepared for the academics at BU, then yes, save the money. Just to be sure, contact BU and ask them about transfer students in your major from that state school. What are the requirements for transfer students? Are you sure there will be a place for you? Will you have to do any remedial or take extra classes to catch up with BU students who have gone straight through.
Then the big question. Is there any chance of scholarships or grants that would bridge the gap in cost between the two schools and allow you to do the whole 4 years at BU?
Otherwise, from a strictly financial situation, you will be way ahead of the game to transfer in as a junior.
2007-05-12 09:09:07 · answer #1 · answered by smallbizperson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would help if you said which State University you are considering. If it is something like Berkeley, Michigan or UNC, then the difference is not worth it. If it is something like a community college, Slippery Rock or a CSU school (California State) then the difference in opportunities once you graduate is real.
Before making a decision, you should write to BU and find out how many transfer students they accept per year. Some of their colleges (like Science and Engineering) do not accept any transfer students.
Many of the better schools do not accept many transfer students. Stanford and Harvard only take about 30 per year. Princeton accepts none. BU isn't quite in their league -- but they are a highly selective school that may not take many transfer students.
Community college is probably not the way to go (as others have suggested). You might be able to transfer into a good public university in your home state after attending a JC -- but it will be very difficult to get into a good private school.
See the link below for information on transferring to BU
2007-05-12 17:18:10 · answer #2 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
people are right about starting at a community college. All schools reserve more spots for transfer students from Community College than they do from State schools, and that includes BU. Plus, at a community college, its more like 2,000 a year tops.
BUT, if your the type of person who doesnt want to miss out on your first two years at a Uni then I would say go ahead to the State school. Basically its saving $26,000 vs experience college life your first two years.
2007-05-12 18:00:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in my opinion, if your going to transfer to a big expensive skool
go to a community college for your 1st 2 years...thats one of the reasons why community colleges where made
alot cheaper..
2007-05-12 16:15:53 · answer #4 · answered by warmachine8787 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋