<p>There was a pretty detailed study a few years ago of the best political science programs in the world. As I recall, Bowdoin, Lafayette, and Reed were the only LACs to fall in the top 150 or so. Government at Bowdoin is a very strong program. </p>
<p>Bowdoin ED would give you the greatest edge – if you can afford it. Personally, I think it would be a win/win if you can truly see yourself there. It’s a fantastic school with a great quality of life. (I greatly prefer coastal Maine to New Haven and Claremont. Cambridge and Boston are admittedly pretty awesome.)</p>