UMass Dartmouth achieved a National Tier 1 designation in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings released today, jumping from its previous designation as a regional university. Is UMass a Tier 1? UMass Dartmouth, UMass Amherst, UMass Boston, and UMass Lowell are the only public national universities in […]
Crime rates in East Boston have steadily gone down through the years, and it is considered to be safer than 69% of other neighborhoods in Massachusetts. Its proximity to Logan International Airport as well as affordable apartment rates makes this neighborhood popular with students and young professionals. Is East Boston […]
Can You Reuse Letters of Recommendation? You can reuse your letters of recommendation, but medical schools do not keep them on file, so you will need to resubmit them each time you apply. Just because you can reuse a letter of recommendation doesn’t mean you should. Is it OK to […]
A vibrant high street with plenty of shops, beautiful countryside, and lots of lovely interesting things to see and do in the surrounding area. It is also only 7 miles from the stunning Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage site and home to some beautiful seaside towns including Weymouth and Lyme […]
The MIT Student Extended Insurance Plan meets state and federal health insurance requirements and J-1 visa requirements. It provides for more extensive care, such as hospitalization, diagnostic tests, physical therapy, surgery, prescription medication, and obstetrical care. Can you go to MIT to become a doctor? MIT is THE PLACE if […]
DORSET is arguably the best place to live in the UK, with gorgeous rolling countryside, the magnificent Jurassic Coast and great forests to wander through – not a lot could beat our stunning county. What is the nicest part of Dorset? 8 of the most beautiful places in… Dorset Lulworth […]
To get into medical school, you have to take classes to satisfy the pre-med requirement. Yale does not have a “pre-med major.” To help you think about when/what you should take, a typical pre-med curriculum is listed below. Does Yale have a medical program? Yale University is ranked No. 10 […]
The 10 Richest Neighborhoods in Boston Back Bay. Fenway-Kenmore. South End. Charlestown. North End. West End. Central. Central is one of the richest neighborhoods in Boston in terms of both property values and household incomes. West Roxbury. West Roxbury is often mistaken with Roxbury, although the two are not connected. […]
Early Irish immigrants settled in Boston’s North End and Fort Hill (the presentday financial district) neighborhoods. With the creation of new land in the West End and South Cove in the mid-nineteenth century, the Irish became the first of many immigrant groups to settle in these areas. What part of […]
Back Bay. The Back Bay is one of Boston’s most visitor-friendly neighborhoods. A mix of affluent residential streets and commercial attractions, it contains some of the city’s most important architectural sites. Where should I avoid in Boston? Boston is a very safe city for the most part, but like any […]
There are still two strip clubs left. The area that was once known as the Combat Zone is now occupied by luxury apartments and trendy restaurants. Only two adult establishments remain: Centerfolds and the Glass Slipper. They’re located next door to each other on LaGrange Street. Does the Combat Zone […]
Jamaica Plain – Diverse neighborhood in Boston that’s safe One of the things that people love so much about Jamaica Plain is that it’s a diverse neighborhood that’s very safe. There are green spaces and parks along the streets, the homes are a little bit larger, and they are more […]
The School of Medical and Biomedical Sciences at Oxford is relatively small, allowing students and staff to get to know one another and benefit from a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Does Oxford have a good medical school? Oxford University has been ranked as the world’s best institution for medical and […]
With a median household income of $168,638 per year, Downtown is the richest neighborhood in Boston. It is also the location of the Old State House as well as Boston’s City Hall. What is the richest part of Boston? The 10 Richest Neighborhoods in Boston Back Bay. Fenway-Kenmore. South End. […]
Total Population* Total in Poverty. Poverty Rate. Percent of Boston’s. Impoverished. Harbor Islands. 349. 300. 86.0% 0.2% Fenway. 18,959. 8,276. 43.7% 6.7% Mission Hill. 14,455. 5,918. 40.9% 4.8% Allston. 16,250. 6,013. 37.0% 4.9% Roxbury. 43,839. 15,890. 36.2% 12.9% Longwood Medical Area. 459. 163. 35.5% 0.1% Downtown. 13,269. 3,189. 24.0% What […]