Advice on which college to choose?

<p>I am going to major in Sociology/Political Science/ Urban Studies (depending where I attend) on a pre-law track with a minor in Social Justice/Peace Studies/civic engagement/ non-profit management or public relations/communications. (also depending on where I attend).</p>

<p>These are the schools I am considering
Duquesne
Marquette
Xavier (Cincinnati)
St. Louis University </p>

<p>Can anyone offer info on these schools? As of now I would most likely attend Duquesne because they offered me $15,000 a year. I would do their 5 year B.A in Sociology, M.A. in Social and Public Policy program. But I would like to hear what people have to say. </p>

<p>Out of those four schools which is most prestigious? </p>

<p>I am considering other schools too, but they are my reach schools, so if I get in, I would try to go there. (BU and Northwestern)</p>

<p>Thank you! :]</p>

<p>Your last degree is always the most significant in terms of resume impact. So you could take the approach of choosing the most economical undergrad program and knocking it out of the park grade-wise etc to set yourself up for a more nationally known/ranked law school. For undergrad alone, Northwestern clearly would be the “best” school to go to. Marquette arguably has the next best national appeal. If you want to work in Cincinnati, then XU would be helpful. Some towns (like Cincinnati) like the local degrees better than Harvard. If you know where you want to set up your life then try to sniff out that kind of parochialism. In the end, however, it’s all about your grades—do well and you will distinguish yourself by your accomplishment rather than by the name on your degree. (For context I’m a middle aged lawyer who has an Ivy and a local degree, and nobody asks me about either—I’m only as good as my last case.)</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>