It's time to rethink college tours
Traditional campus tours feel impersonal and can leave you with more questions than answers. You’re just a face in the crowd following a scripted tour led by a random guide. Is this really the best way to make one of the biggest decisions of your life?
SchoolScoops is the smarter, more personal way to tour colleges
Private and personalized tours
With traditional tours you’re just a number in a big group, making it hard to ask the questions that matter most. With SchoolScoops 1-on-1 tours and video chats you can ask all the questions that are important to you.
Choose your own guide
On a typical college tour, the school assigns you a guide. SchoolScoops lets you pick a guide who matches your academic interests, hobbies, and personality. You'll get authentic insights and advice from someone who truly gets you.
No scripts, just scoops
Traditional campus tours are essentially a sales pitch—the guide works for the school and their job is to show you the highlights. SchoolScoops guides don’t work for their school, so there’s no sales pitch—just genuine advice to determine if the school is a good fit.
Find the school for you
Choosing where to go to college is a major decision and a huge investment. SchoolScoops 1-on-1 tours and video chats go beyond the basics to help you make a well-informed college decision.
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Get to know Boston College
Boston College is a premier Jesuit university that fosters academic excellence in sciences, business, arts, and humanities, rooted in a commitment to liberal arts, ethical leadership, and social justice.
Overview
Boston College, founded in 1863, is a private Jesuit university located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across nine schools and colleges.
Size
Boston College has a total enrollment of approximately 15,287 students, with 9,982 undergraduates and 5,305 graduate students.
Acceptance rate
Boston College has a 16% acceptance rate and a 28% early acceptance rate. Half of admitted students who submitted test scores have an SAT score between 1430-1510 or an ACT score of 33-34.
Cost
For the 2024 academic year, Boston College tuition is $69,400 for undergraduates, with graduate program tuition varying by school and program. Approximately 50% of undergraduates receive financial aid, with an average need-based scholarship of $47,500.
Ranking
According to US News, Boston College is ranked #37 out of 436 National Universities. Schools are ranked based on their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.
Academics
Boston College offers over 70 degree programs, including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees across its nine schools and colleges. It maintains a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio, fostering close interaction between students and professors.
Traditions
Boston College's best traditions include the Red Bandanna Game, the Screaming Eagles Marching Band performances, the BC Fight Song, and Senior Week celebrating graduates with events like the Last Lecture and Commencement Ball.
Campus landmarks
Boston College's best landmarks include the iconic Gasson Hall, the Heights' Gothic-style architecture, Bapst Library, the Boston College Stadium, St. Mary's Chapel, and the Burns Library, all highlighting the university's rich history and beautiful campus.
Student body
Over 70% of Boston College students come from out-of-state, with many from nearby New England states like Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York, as well as significant representation from California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.
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What is SchoolScoops?
SchoolScoops connects future college students with current students for private campus tours and video chats. This 1-on-1 approach offers you a personalized, authentic, and unbiased perspective on colleges. Our guides are here to give you the inside scoop to help you find the school that fits you best.
How are SchoolScoops tours different than admissions office tours?
Traditional college tours are essentially a sales pitch—you’re just a number in a big group, and everyone gets the same scripted, cookie-cutter tour.
SchoolScoops tours and video chats are private, personalized and unscripted. You'll get the unfiltered inside scoop on the school. SchoolScoops guides don't work for their school so they're not trying to sell you on it. Instead, they offer genuine insights from their own experiences. Choose a guide with similar academic interests, hobbies, and personality traits. Get candid answers to the personal questions you wouldn't ask on a group tour. Your guide will tailor your tour based on your interests and answer your specific questions—whether it’s about dorm life, class sizes, or social dynamics. This personalized approach provides a more honest, insider perspective to help you decide if the school is truly the right fit for you.
Traditional tours cover the basics, but they can't show you everything you want to see. On a SchoolScoops tour your guide will show you the parts of campus that are important to you. Choosing where to go to college is a major decision and a big investment. Get the inside scoop and make a well-informed choice.
Why should I book a SchoolScoops tour?
SchoolScoops private campus tours and video chats offer personalized insights tailored to your needs. Choose a student guide with similar interests and get candid answers to your questions. Unlike traditional tours, SchoolScoops guides don’t work for their school, so there’s no sales pitch—just genuine advice to help you find the school that fits you best.
Where does my tour start?
For campus tours, meet your guide on campus at the location listed in your reservation confirmation. For video chats, join via the Google Meet link in your confirmation.
Can my parents or siblings join my tour?
Yes, parents and siblings are allowed to join your tour or video chat.
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