BC Honors vs Gtown

<p>Which is better? I was just accepted to the arts & sciences honors program at BC (so excited!!) and I got deferred from Georgetown, but I have reason to believe that I have a good chance of being accepted in the RD pool (and it’s not just wishful thinking). So my question is which is the better choice, the BC Honors program or Georgetown (not honors)? I’m planning on studying poli-sci or economics if that makes a big difference.</p>

<p>Georgetown!!!</p>

<p>Georgetown indeed, I am actually in the same situation as you.</p>

<p>just to bring the GU fanboys down a notch, would it matter if you knew that BC is ranked ahead of Georgetown in both Econ and Poli Sci? :rolleyes:</p>

<p>Georgetown definitely carries more prestige and had a higher powered network. It is more diverse and inclusive of the middle class.</p>

<p>GU = 53% full pay; 14% Pell Grants</p>

<p>BC = 57% full pay; 13% Pell Grants</p>

<p>I would submit that neither is more inclusive of the “middle” class. :)</p>

<p>GU = 60% white</p>

<p>BC = 58% white</p>

<p>And GU has more “diversity”? Huh?</p>

<p>source: ipeds</p>

<p>Personally, I’d let it come down to the money. If you qualify for financial aid, why not wait and see who’s more generous before you get your heart set on a single school? Also, I probably would take into account the cities affiliated with the respective schools. Boston is a fabulous college town. In my opinion, the best one. However, if you want to get involved in politics, it might be better for you to be in DC where you’ll have a lot more opportunities to hobnob with politicos than you would in Boston. ( Speaking for myself, the politics alone in DC would send me running to BC, but to each his own. LOL )</p>

<p>speaking of politics…IMO, if someone is personally interested in that career, they are better off attending the state flagship for undergrad. (“All politics is local.”)</p>

<p>BC is amazing for connections to the political world. Had great internships though my program there years ago, including one at the State House where I worked with then Rep. Andrew Card, later President Bush’s C.O. Staff. Econ Dept was and is great too. Washington has its plusses; IMO Boston has more facets (and better sports teams).</p>

<p>BC is amazing for connections to the political world. Had great internships though my program there years ago, including one at the State House where I worked with then Rep. Andrew Card, later President Bush’s C.O. Staff. Econ Dept was and is great too. Washington has its plusses; IMO Boston has more facets (and better sports teams).</p>

<p>Georgetown.</p>