UIUC vs Boston University for CS | ApplyingToCollege | Page 1

whole hazel Apr 2, 2022, 4:30 AM

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fit over prestige!

polar terrace Apr 2, 2022, 1:51 PM

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I agree but I think you should do research on both a ton

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The UIUC “cornfields” are not as bad as you think

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UIUC is huge and there is definitely shit to do there within the community

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It is a top cs program and recruitment really knows UIUC

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I saw ECE student at UIUC who showed me their interns at a company they were interning at and the 2 most popular schools were UIUC and CMU

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So yes the UIUC cs program is top, well known, and great research opportunities

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It is also relatively cheap to live in illinois from what I’ve heard

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However it’s hard to argue with fit

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If you go to Boston U which is also great for cs, in the LONG run it probably won’t make much of a difference

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These top schools get you the interviews at the company, but for everyone, skills matter the most

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Also, I’m pretty sure both schools are quite academically competitive for cs. I wouldn’t worry too much about the grade deflation because most companies know about schools who do this, but keep in mind that it may affect you mentally if you are someone striving for perfection

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I don’t think it’s easy to get a 4.0 at UIUC or really at any good cs program

bleak copper Apr 2, 2022, 2:06 PM

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UIUC

crisp quarry Apr 5, 2022, 11:43 AM

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It will all depend on what you value most. If you value fit and social scenes more then BU. If you value academics and opportunities more, then UIUC

gusty hollow Apr 5, 2022, 5:32 PM

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uiuc

tall forge Apr 6, 2022, 1:35 PM

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uiuc is better for cs

lavish knot Apr 8, 2022, 7:47 PM

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hmm if you liked chambana, would you go? maybe can do another tour if you can

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also i'd look into our econ department. i know little but i heard its uh, ~~not that great~~???

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