<p>I’ve been accepted to the three aforementioned schools. I’m debating which would provide the best education in the area of government/public policy/economics. I know Harvard seems to be the obvious choice. Does anyone have any comparative information on any or all of the three schools? Btw I live in San Francisco and want somewhat of a social life.</p>
<p>If money isn't an issue I'd go to Harvard. I think they have the best government and public policy and obviously the best overall reputation. Plus, since you live in the City, wouldn't be good to try something new for college? Either way, you're in a great position.</p>
<p>Yeah, maybe if you lived on the east coast already I'd recommend Berkeley, but...you really can't beat Boston. I used to date a guy who went to MIT, and I'm telling you that the best place about that damn school is that it's next to Harvard and in the excitement of Cambridge. Go for Harvard, why not? Just don't turn into an arrogant wank and diss Berkeley. Ever. lol</p>
<p>Visit all three, you may fall in love with one of them . . . the large research universities inherently have more resources, but CMC will give you far more personal attention. FAR, far more. If you want reputation, Harvard. They might also be the best place for you, too. CMC has weaker non-gov/econ programs, but you can use the other claremonts if you love some other subject, because the others make up for one's weakness. As far as general class size goes, CMC will be smallest, Harvard in the middle (although i've heard some horror stories), and Berkeley the largest. You can seek out the best at all three places, but at CMC, it will be handed directly to you. At the other two you will need to be more independent, but you probably have the ability. VISIT VISIT.</p>