<p>Hey, I was wondering if you guys could help me make a decision among three good colleges.</p>
<p>I wish to major in political science with a significant emphasis in either economics or public policy. After my undergrad, I would like to attend a great law school. If anyone could help shed light on the pro's and con's of each school, particularly in light of a great political education and law school enrollment/admissions, I would be delighted. </p>
<p>The University of Southern California is offering me their Trustee Scholarship which is full-tuition. Claremont McKenna is offering me 10k/year and Vanderbilt is not really offering anything.</p>
<p>So far I am leaning towards to USC or CMC because I personally like the schools more and they are closer to home. With my goals in mind, what do you each think of my prospective colleges?</p>
<p>USC full tuition is hard to turn down. Try to get the other schools to cough up more money and visit each. If your situation stays the same go to USC.</p>
<p>I have to be honest, I don't know how you can turn down full-tuition at USC. They are strong in the areas you describe, and the money you save can pay for law school. Unless your family is extremely wealthy, I'd go to USC. </p>
<p>If money weren't an issue, I'd probably tilt towards CMC, just because of their focus, but the price disparity is too great.</p>
<p>CMC will give you smaller classes and more personal attention...if that's what you want. </p>
<p>But, I don't think I'd turn down full scholarship to USC either.</p>
<p>If money was not an issue, how would you guys recommend the schools? Particularly in terms of getting into law school and receiving a great education in political science?</p>
<p>Do you think USC can hold the bar in these two areas? Do you think it will matter much academically where I go or should I choose purely on cost or social life?</p>
<p>I really think it won't matter regarding law school, and USC is strong in political science.</p>
<p>I'm a die-hard Vandy fan so I can't answer without bias (I turned down Ivies for Vanderbilt).</p>
<p>If USC is giving you a full-ride, you really need to go there.</p>
<p>I agree. CMC is a great school, but so is USC, and full ride=deciding factor.</p>
<p>Let's say money is not an issue (I can potentially negotiate with CMC or bite the bullet for my education), what would you guys say comparatively about the schools particularly someone who wants to be a poli sci major and go on to a great law school?</p>
<p>Do any of you know specifically what separates these two schools?</p>
<p>i agree with the others, if you're going to law school later, might as well save money now</p>
<p>Take the scholarship.</p>
<p>^^^ I have no idea on law school admittances from CMC and USC.</p>
<p>I would guess that CMC has a perceived better rate of admission to law schools because USC is more career-oriented vs. the liberal arts, academia focus of CMC.</p>
<p>You need to base this decision on what environment you'd like better and think you'd do better.</p>
<p>CMC: Small classes, more personal attention, better advising, inland-Los Angeles location, smoggier, hotter and windier sleepy suburb.</p>
<p>USC: Larger university and classes, strong alumni network, full ride tuition, Pac-10 sports, south central LA location, perceived ghetto.</p>
<p>CMC is in the top 25 schools that feeds into prestigious grad schools, including law school, according to business week(usc isn't even on the list).
it's also ranked number 8 as feeder schools by wall street journal.</p>
<p>If you compared the facts, CMC would best suit your needs. By the facts, I'm referring to the ones the school gives out of where their grads end up. 25 Percent of CMC grads end up in law school, additionally i think the percentage of students who get into their first or second choice law school is greater than 75 percent. They are notoriously amazing in economics, political science, and government more than USC could ever be. If your goal is to go to Law School, CMC should be your choice(if and only if it wouldnt be a financial burden). </p>
<p>Based on your posts, I can assume you prefer CMC, you just seem to be worried whether its worth turning down for a free education at another school. If money is not an issue(to the point where your parents wont have to change their standard of living go to CMC). I decided to go to my second choice school because my dad made a point to me that made sense. I could go to my first choice school and get 100K into debt for it, or i can go to my second choice school and hypothetically speaking use that same money to invest. Do you know what you could do with 100k in investments, or even what you could buy with 100k?</p>
<p>^ a pretty nice jag</p>
<p>liek brings up some good points however, CMC is just naturally more focused toward law school, that doesn't necessarily mean its better at it comparatively, just that more choose to pursue it there. </p>
<p>And USC does not specialize, so of course it wouldn't be "particularly" known for poli sci, which large university is?</p>
<p>(I'm trying to play devil's advocate back and forth, just to explore what other people have to say about it all)</p>
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And USC does not specialize, so of course it wouldn't be "particularly" known for poli sci, which school is?
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Harvard and Berkeley.</p>