Pros and Cons

Umass Amherst:

• Pros: A large number of academic programs, respected research university, also accepts CLEP, AP, International baccalaureate, and military credit

• Cons: Student/faculty ratio is 18:1, and has higher-than-average tuition for public 4-year colleges

Fitchburg State:

• Pros: Top 5% of in-state value,

• Cons: Low graduation rate

Salam State:

• Pros: The area of the campus, The price

• Cons: If you transfer then you don’t get all the credits you need, The campus buildings are worn down.

Worcester State:

• Pros: Diverse School, Good security, and easy to get from class to class

• Cons: Hard time finding parking, and FAFSA doesn’t cover a lot of things

Boston University:

• Pros: Very difficult grading system that makes students work harder, and has a safe environment

• Cons: Expensive, and has a high crime rate on campus

Boston College:

• Pros: Academics are good, beautiful campus

• Cons: Not diverse, FAFSA doesn’t help in some situation

Umass Dartmouth:

• Pros: Professors are helpful, Has a good Greek life

• Cons: Bad housing opportunities, Not good parking opportunities, Low quality food in dining halls

Northeastern University:

• Pros: Many different clubs, FAFSA is good here

• Cons: International students aren’t treated fairly, Health center is poor quality

Harvard:

• Pros: Prestigious, well-known

• Cons: No individualized help from professors, Parking is terrible