I was born and raised in New York City until the age of 9, when my parents decided that it was best for me to move to Long Island. Ever since, I have always longed to return to the hustle and bustle of the city. It was alumni, currently enrolled in Boston University that finally persuaded me to apply to this university. Students such as Anil and others were able to provide me with firsthand accounts of the lifestyle associated with BU, and the enthusiasm of their accounts won me over immediately.
I understand there are stark differences between New York City and Boston such as the fact that New York City is the city that never sleeps, whereas, Boston manages to make time for a nap every so often. New York is a great city, and unrivaled in its prestige and lifestyle, however, Boston allows me to find that comfort ground between the suburbs of Long Island, and the unforgiving fast-paced environment associated with New York City.
Ever since I hit puberty, I vowed to attend a college out of state, and now in late adolescence, I feel that this vow that is still warranted. However, my rebellious early teen years caused me to despise my family to a point that I now regret. My dislike for my family has now numbed, and I find them bearable at a relationship of limited contact. Because of this, attending a college at a moderate distance from my home such as at BU is ideal for someone like me.
Boston University is also known for its wide array of diversity. The numbers speak it all. Over 16,000 undergrad students coming from all walks of the earth is not only remarkable in itself, but it also allows me to interact with people of various cultures and backgrounds.
I understand that there isn't really a definitive "pre-law" program; however, I plan to take a broad and dynamic set of courses to prepare myself for law school. Due to the prestige and optimal feeder rate that BU undergrad has for BU Law, I feel that by attending BU undergrad I will put myself in good standing to gain admission into one of the best law schools in the country.
Is this an essay answering the question of "why BU" or is it actually meant to be a comparative essay looking at NYC vs. Boston? If the former, you're on solid ground. If the latter, you meander off-topic fairly quickly. A couple of other points:
"The numbers say it all"
"Ever since I hit puberty, I vowed to attend a college out of state, and now in late adolescence, I feel that this vow that is still warranted. However, my rebellious early teen years caused me to despise my family to a point that I now regret. My dislike for my family has now numbed, and I find them bearable at a relationship of limited contact." I don't know that this is something you necessarily need to share with the admissions people.
