<p>i was wait listed to both schools, but I need to commit to one of them. What I mean is in my letter of intent I want to indicate that I will definitely enroll if accepted, but my counselor said I could only say this to one school because of ethical concerns. Which should I pick, and why? (as of now I'm going to emory, feel free to tell me I should just go there if you think that's the best decision)</p>
<p>Concerns about Cornell
- weather
- location (Ithaca is very quiet)
- heavy workload (I think I would be fine but I don't want it to detract from the college experience)
- possible lack of internships related to pol sci (compared to georgetown)</p>
<p>Concerns about Georgetown
- not an Ivy (this isn't really a concern, just a point of comparison)
- seen as inferior to Cornell</p>
<p>“The interdisciplinary ILR curriculum prepares you for a career in business, law, public policy, labor relations, government, and many other fields.”</p>
<p>definitely interested in govt, pub policy + similar fields</p>
<p>You can’t go wrong with either school (or Emory, for that matter). I’d go with Georgetown if you’re thinking policymaking, Cornell if you’re thinking something more scholarly, if you know what I mean.</p>
<p>Are you in-state for ILR? If so, your cost there could be considerably less than at Georgetown, and would be another argument in favor of staying on the waitlist.</p>
<p>Both schools have great reputations. Personally, I’d choose Georgetown, because I love the DC environment, and feel that there are a lot more opportunities for internships and such in your field of interest; the school also has a very impressive reputation academically. But a lot depends on whether you like big city life, would be comfortable at a Catholic university, and so on. Forget about bringing a car to Georgetown – there’s simply no place to park, on or off campus. I don’t know about Cornell in this regard.</p>
<p>I’m fine with a Jesuit university and living in DC and not having a car. I just don’t know if Cornell being an Ivy outweighs the internship opportunities at Georgetown and in DC.</p>
<p>Check the Cornell website for information about “Cornell in Washington”. I believe it is pretty easy to do a semester at that center if you want to.</p>
<p>Georgetown is better than nearly all ivies when it comes to poli sci. Outside of hyp most people don’t even know Cornell is in the ivy league. Those that do know that Cornell is in the ivy league also know that Georgetown is a better place to study poli sci. The ivy thing is not an issue, heck Georgetown and Cornell share the same club in NYC.</p>
<p>^ chances are I’m not going to get into both, which is why I’m stressing about committing (in my letter) to the ‘better’ one. I’m leaning towards Cornell as of now.</p>
<p>Didn’t know that about the club. I do believe that most know that Cornell is an Ivy though.</p>
<p>Georgetown political science is top notch. Browse through the course catalogue and compare the courses to those offered at Cornell. Internships are plentiful and GU students often get first priority. Living in DC provides you the opportunity to do an internship during the school year along with your classes. Be sure to visit both campuses.</p>
<p>^ Have already visited both. I like DC better, but I think Cornell would be a better choice if I decide I don’t want to do pol sic. later on, as a degree from ILR would most likely look better than a degree in something other pol. sci. from gtown. (hope this makes sense, will retype if its unclear)</p>
<p>Do we all agree that Emory should be my last choice (I should look to the wait lists first)?</p>
<p>Based on your concerns I am not convinced that you really want Cornell, but if you think you can write a more compelling appeal to ilr’s adcom then go for it. If you find it easier to write one for georgetown then go for georgetown. The adcom’s are pros, you won’t be able to mislead them. Your goal should be to get in to one or the other, and you need to put yourself in the best position to do so. Rather than focusing on your concerns about the schools, focus on what interests you about them.</p>