Colleges in Boston that I Should Consider?

I've heard Boston is a great city for college students, and I'm considering applying to a few schools in the area. Besides the well-known ones like Harvard and MIT, are there any other colleges in Boston that have a strong reputation? I'm looking for a school with a good campus life and a solid business program. Any insights from current students or recent grads would be awesome!

Response: Absolutely, Boston is an academically rich city with several outstanding colleges and universities that offer diverse programs and student experiences. In addition to MIT and Harvard, there are a few others you might want to consider:

- Boston University (BU): BU's Questrom School of Business offers a widely respected undergraduate business program and BU's campus is spread out along Boston’s iconic Commonwealth Avenue, making it thoroughly integrated with the city.

- Northeastern University: Known for its co-op program that integrates classroom study with professional experience, Northeastern's D'Amore-McKim School of Business has strong recognition. Northeastern offers a good blend of urban campus life while still having campus boundaries.

- Babson College: Although it's located in Wellesley, MA—just outside of Boston—Babson is known globally for its entrepreneurship program. It's a smaller school providing a close-knit community environment while being just a short ride away from Boston city life.

And remember, when selecting a school, keep in mind your own preferences around big versus small schools, the significance of Greek Life, the kind of student body that you want to be a part of, among other things. Different schools, though they may be in the same city, offer vastly different experiences.

It might be useful to take virtual tours of these colleges, check out student reviews, and if possible, connect with current students or recent graduates to get a sense of what studying business at these schools would truly be like. This can help you get a clearer picture of what life at these institutions feels like beyond the glossy brochures and admissions presentations.