I attended Bay State College from 2003 to 2005. I am writing this from Ottawa, Canada, in 2025. At…read morethe time of my undergraduate journey, BSC was a small, friendly school. I remember good people like Yvens Armand Darilus, Wendy Stefania Posy, Ray Barnes, Sarminthia Viville, Matthew Marcus, Henry Anastation, Celestina Armando, Jim Ellis, Pam Grill, William Chan, Kevin Hunt and more. I was saddened to hear that BSC closed in 2023. In the early 2000s, BSC was fun and the Back Bay was a great place. Boston felt different back then too. A good city full of open minded people. Times have definitely changed.

Bay State College is a career oriented private college located in the heart of Back Bay. They are…read morelocated along Commonwealth Avenue between Dartmouth and Clarendon Streets. They offer a variety of Associates and Bachelors degrees ranging from Entertainment Management, Fashion, Business, Audio, Early Childhood Education, Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Criminal Justice. The school also offers continuing educating courses and night schooling to adults wishing to extend their current education. Pros: Small school with small classes. It's a very close knit and tight knit community. Dorming is available to students. Close to public transportation (Green Line: Arlington and Copley, Orange Line: Back Bay, MBTA/Amtrak: Back Bay). Cons: Technology needs a massive upgrade. Most of the school's academic campus is not wifi friendly. Not too many student activities or on-campus activities for students.

Review of the Casey Theatre…read more Went to the Nutcracker and really enjoyed it. Smallish theater with comfortable seats and was very clean and spacious. Honestly no seat seemed like it would be a bad view. I would also like to give a shout out to the production who did a sensory sensitive showing. Free Parking available but not huge lot.

This college is located in a really great town. I toured the college as my daughter is interested…read morein attending in January. They have a new dental hygiene program and it is supposed to be really good. The adult dorms were nice. We found out that they even accept dogs on their campus. Overall it was a really good experience.

Studying at FMC was a truly rewarding experience. The administration, staff and faculty worked in…read moretandem to create an environment where students were both challenged academically and supported for success professionally. The curriculum was intensive, comprehensive, and focused on preparing students for the National and State Board Exams as well as life beyond the classroom in the industry. COVID-19 disrupted our classroom learning and FMC made the transition to virtual learning as seamless and easy for the students as possible so we could continue our learning uninterrupted. I loved my time at FMC, and I look forward to staying involved with the school as well as the extensive and talented Alumni association through all of the networking opportunities FMC provides!

This school always changes their rules when they see fit. The president of the school does not…read moreuphold the integrity of this school, in fact he will yell and be extremely disrespectful. The program director is no better and good luck trying to get ahold of anyone if it doesn't benefit them. They will fail you for a class, even if you are one point away from passing just to get more money or not let you take classes if they feel you're not ready for that class. You can't use financial aid if you're only taking 1 class each term. Now they are making it to where you have to attend an in class 1 week, 40 hrs at your own expense in order to pass restorative art. They do not care if you have a job, you have to go by their schedule and they make it known and will say "I think you need to prioritize you life because your in school and school should be number one right now"! You don't get to see your exams to see what you got wrong so you can study more on where you need to. Don't use your school email for anything but school because the president has access to all emails and will read everything. Also, your school email is deactivated immediately once you complete the course. If I could tell anyone anything about this school...... don't attend!!! Find somewhere else!!!!

A hidden gem in the Main South neighborhood of Worcester. I've been here a few times to attend…read morerecruiting and outreach events. The campus is a beautiful oasis in the midst of a fascinating eclectic neighborhood. The vibe on the campus is liberal and welcoming. Every person I have encountered, whether faculty, staff or students, has been friendly and helpful. Not sure I'd be willing to pay actual tuition for a degree, but for a campus to attend events, it is top notch.

Played a tournament on this field. Great turf field to play on. Lights for the night time games…read more Plenty of restaurants around the field.

Would give 1 star if that were an option. I went here for a week long conference focused on…read moreeducators teaching at Catholic institutions of higher education. Stayed on campus in Figge hall. Bed was like a concrete slab. The group was told that we couldn't use their fitness center because we were "outsiders". Environment was not welcoming.

LIFT HIGH THE CROSS!!!…read more Grant G. is one of my fellow Class of 2010 classmates, and I can not say it better. Holy Cross is the bomb. We are THE top Jesuit school in New England (never mind Boston College, because they are good at sports), academically, we are equals to the Ivy Leagues and Georgetown. A fun fact for those that don't know: in the days of religious intolerance in Massachusetts, Holy Cross was not allowed to confer degrees because it is a Catholic institution. Bishop Fenwick, the founder of Holy Cross and Georgetown, signed the diplomas and they had to say Georgetown even though the students were studying at Holy Cross in Massachusetts. Anyway, HC continues to be one of the United States' top college's academically and it shows from the caliber of professors and the students. In 2014, Holy Cross jumped the rankings in US News & World Report and was ranked 25th in the US among liberal arts colleges. In PayScale's 2012-2013 study, Holy Cross ranked 7th in the nation amongst liberal arts schools for mid-career salary potential. HC has consistently been ranked by Barron's Guide to US Colleges and Universities as one of 50 of the ¨most academically demanding colleges across America¨, sharing this ranking with the Ivies, BC, Georgetown, and Notre Dame. The Princeton Review also gave Holy Cross a 98/99 academic rating, where only 5 other colleges were awarded a higher rating. Holy Cross flourishes in fellowships and grants such as Watson, Fullbright, and Rhodes. HC professors are a critical piece of this puzzle to the student's success and for this, we are grateful! They are such a part of our success that they will become parts of our lives past Mount St. James and a part of our families. Thank you, Holy Cross. In Hoc Signo Vinces! I know that for attending Holy Cross, I have become a better person. I have left with Jesuit ideals and high caliber teachings that I will never forget. -Andrea D., Class of 2010

Assumption protects their people but nobody else. Me and some of my friends were at a sporting…read moreevent cheering our school's team on and several of Assumption's drunken fans started taunting us and we ended up being the ones being tossed out for "causing a scene". If their fans aren't going to be good sportsmen and get away with it I don't feel welcomed on their campus...

I'm a proud alumni of Assumption College. I have never met such wonderful people. I also had the…read moremost amazing professors. The education at Assumption is something so unique, your life really is transformed like the motto claims. Being grounded in the liberal arts, the curriculum offers so much to the students. The walls of the classroom fold down, and the knowledge you learn from individual classes becomes one. You are transformed into a critical thinker, a knowledge seeker, an intellectual, and a man or woman of great confidence in yourself. It is an unparalleled school filled with amazing faculty, students, opportunities, research, community spirit, school spirit, and thrist for truth. Being a science major at a catholic college was something that was always a challenge. I think that I am a more aware scientist in the fact that I know some things can't be explained with science alone. I am in graduate school right now at Northeastern University, and I am prepared for the all the challenges ahead both in school, and in life. I am confident in my ability to tackle everything that life will throw at me because of my experience at AC. Assumption is a hidden gem. When you find it, your life will truly be transformed.

I went to high school at Nobles. There are a few things I'd change, but overall, I had a good…read moreexperience. Academics are as rigorous as you'll find anywhere. There's a lot of pressure, and the workload can be overwhelming when combined with mandatory afternoon programs (sports, community service, arts). A lot of AP courses are offered, and as junior year approaches kids feel a lot of pressure to take them. Kids are very, very bright. Around 25% of the class typically receives some form of National Merit commendation, and usually about a third of each graduating class matriculates at an Ivy League university. Nobles prides itself on the close student-faculty relationships. In my four years, I got to know my teachers both in and out of the classroom and even babysat teachers' kids on occasion. Teachers are more than willing to give extra help; if you're struggling in a class, they'll often wonder why you haven't come in yet! Advisors are very supportive, and mine constantly checked up on me to make sure I was doing all right not just in school, but also socially and at home. It meant a lot to know that this whole support system was there. The campus is outstanding. First of all, the Castle (where students eat lunch) is the most unique building and one of the best places on campus. Also, in the past six or so years, the school has added a brand-new science building, athletic center (with two gyms, international squash courts, fitness center, track, snack bar, dance studio, and yoga studio), dormitory, and is about to finish a new performing arts building. It's a little excessive and disgusting when you think about it, but the resources are almost unparalleled at the high school level. The student body is mostly white and affluent and comes from a suburb west of Boston (there are a lot of kids from Wellesley, Weston, and Newton). Popped collars, BMW's parked in the student lot, and summer homes on Nantucket are all commonplace. Despite this stereotype, most people are friendly- at least to your face. Gossip spreads quickly, since it's such a small place, and forget about having any secrets. During my sophomore year, the headmaster instated a "party rule" which stated that any student caught having a party with alcohol would get expelled, no questions asked. The rule has never been enforced, and kids caught having parties usually get suspended. The rule has reduced the number of large parties, but every weekend there are smaller groups of upperclassmen gathering to drink, with a few popular freshmen and sophomores occasionally joining in. Nobles students and recent alums are pretty noteworthy and many stand out at what they do. Sarah Parsons '05 and Helen Resor '04 both competed on the 2006 Olympic women's hockey team. Ayla Brown '06 was one of the top 16 contestants on American Idol in addition to being one of the top basketball scorers in the state. Mark Fayne '06 was recently drafted to the NHL. Rob Owen '07 was selected as a Lacrosse All-American. Andrea Ross '09 was invited to sing at a private music festival at the home of Andrew Lloyd Webber. There's been a stereotype of Nobles as a "jock" school, and based on some of these students you can see why. However, there are many kids who don't play sports. That's not to say there's no truth in the reputation; most kids are reasonably athletic and play at least one or two sports. By junior and senior year, kids begin to drop the sports they aren't excelling at; since there are so many dedicated, talented athletes in the school, and since Nobles kids feel the need to be the best, most kids don't feel that it's "worth it" if they're not standing out on the team. Many kids will get recruited by colleges for different sports; particularly for hockey. The "hockey factory" reputation is not entirely untrue; Nobles currently has kids playing at Brown, Yale, Dartmouth, Princeton, Harvard, Cornell, BU, and a number of other strong programs in the northeast. Most kids getting recruited, however, aren't completely stupid and would be able to go to good colleges minus the athletic factor. Long story short, in my opinion Nobles is like every other prep school, just a little better. Definitely a top-tier school and I loved every minute.

I recently graduated from Nobles this spring. I've been reflecting on what an amazing experience…read moreNobles was. I boarded for all 4 years, and loved being a part of the dorm community. As a boarder, you get access to extra help from some teachers during study hall. I've built some relationships when I was trying one of the many afternoon programs Nobles has to offer, or when I went on the EXCEL trip to India, the EXCEL trip to Cambodia, and the EXCEL trip to Vietnam. The teachers really care about their students and want them to succeed. On a lighter note, the food is really good, which is really important as a boarder since we have breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided. Although the school is a 5-day boarding school, the dorms are flexible in accommodating Saturday games. Nobles encourages students to explore all interests in academics, arts, and athletics. Through exploration, I've made connections with a lot of people. I would highly recommend applying to Nobles.

I've been a graduate student here for the past two years and I can honestly say I've never attended…read morea school where I've felt such care and concern from the faculty. The master's in mental health program was emotionally intense and this prepared me for work in the field. The course material is usually well chosen and full of new and interesting information. I don't think there is another program out there that does as thorough of a job preparing you to practice in mental health.

An emphasis on academic and process teaching sets the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis…read moreapart in preparing students to practice with enhanced clinical rigor. This leads to improved client outcomes and clinician confidence. Engaged faculty, small group classes and excellent supervision support professional and personal growth. As a graduate of the clinical doctoral program I continue to deepen my therapeutic skills in working with a wide variety of client populations while also experiencing enriching collegial relationships.