<p>Besides Ivies and other schools in the top 15 by USNEWS rankings, which other schools are known for breeding large numbers of decent-recognition politicians? Mayors, state legislators, senators, congressmen, etc. </p>
<p>The top few schools all seem to have a near monopoly on the greatest politicians in society - just looking at HYP's government alumni list would make one shy away in awe, but what other schools are there that have historically bred many politicians?</p>
<p>I wouldn't say the schools themselves "breed" politicians, but rather that those who are intent to become politicians (or who have what it takes to become one) tend to end up at schools such as HYPS, etc.</p>
<p>Tons of politicians go to state schools or small private colleges for their undergraduate degrees, and to Ivies for their grad work...
If you're intent on becoming a politician, but don't have the grades for super prestigious schools right now, work your bum off in college.</p>
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<p>Aren't most schools rounding them up and trying to drown them before they reach adulthood. ?</p>
<p>:D</p>
<p>Washington & Lee</p>
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<p>Um, Georgetown. Other DC schools.</p>
<p>Michigan has a pretty good list, partially due to size. William and Mary and UVa have pretty solid lists.</p>
<p>Definitely Georgetown.</p>
<p>Every state flagship. Especially in the South.</p>
<p>I see. Well personally I have the grade and EC's for the ivies [I'm already a national officer for the high school youth branch of the Democratic Party], but based on their unpredictable admissions I was also interested in what other schools might qualify as good alternate choices. </p>
<p>Georgetown is already on my list, it looks like a wonderful school and has great programs that interest me regardless. Personally I'd like to stay within the Northeast/Greatlakes/Potomac region however [Emory Uni. in GA is prob the farthest] , any other recommendations?</p>
<p>Here's my starting list so far [I'm still a junior]:</p>
<p>University of Chicago
Case Western University
University of Michigan
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Pittsburgh
Northeastern University</p>
<p>Georgetown University
John Hopkins University
RPI
Carnegie Mellon University
New York University
George Washington University
Emory University
American University
University of Delaware
Ivies
Duke University
University of Rochester</p>
<p>"Every state flagship. Especially in the South."</p>
<p>LSU actually has a major called Political Communication. Lots of successful politicians, most notably probably the ole Ragin Cajun himself James Carville went there.</p>
<p>Barack Obama went to Occidental. It's supposed to be a really strong school for politics and IR.</p>
<p>But then he transferred to Columbia, and later Harvard grad school.</p>
<p>I know. I just thought I'd mention it because it's a truly wonderful LAC that deserves more recognition.</p>
<p>Fair enough.</p>
<p>if you're at all interested in coupling philosophy/pre-law then pittsburgh would be a strong choice.</p>
<p>Harvard and Yale have to be the undisputed heavyweights. </p>
<p>List</a> of Harvard University people - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</p>
<p>List</a> of Yale University people - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</p>
<p>Other pretty good breeding grounds for politicians include:</p>
<p>Columbia University
List</a> of Columbia University people - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</p>
<p>Cornell University
List</a> of Cornell University people - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</p>
<p>Dartmouth College
List</a> of Dartmouth College alumni - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</p>
<p>Duke University
List</a> of Duke University people - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</p>
<p>Georgetown University
List</a> of Georgetown University alumni - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</p>
<p>New York University
List</a> of New York University people - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</p>
<p>Princeton University
List</a> of Princeton University people - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</p>
<p>University of California-Berkeley
List</a> of University of California, Berkeley alumni - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</p>
<p>University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
List</a> of University of Michigan law and government alumni - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</p>
<p>University of Pennsylvania
List</a> of University of Pennsylvania people - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</p>
<p>Stanford University
List</a> of Stanford University people - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</p>
<p>Thanks for the list of links! I'll be sure to look em over</p>
<p>So you're just going to apply to all 8 Ivies?</p>
<p>Am I missing something here?</p>
<p>West Point
-Eisenhower, Grant</p>
<p>Naval Academy
-Carter, McCain, Perot</p>
<p>And that's only naming a scant few.</p>