<p>I live in Texas and I was accepted into Georgetown University SFS (which was my number one choice :)). But when I told my parents that it was my dream school they were puzzled. I'm from an immigrant family and the only schools they've heard of was Harvard and Yale. They were a bit disappointed when I said I wasn't even going to apply to those schools (I don't have the stats).</p>
<p>Even some of the students in my school have no idea where Georgetown was. I think it has to do with the fact the Georgetown doesn't have as big of a reputation in the mid west. </p>
<p>So how is Georgetown looked at in the East coast? And how can I convince my parents that it is a great school for me?</p>
<p>Georgetown is among the most prestigious Catholic universities in the world.</p>
<p>Among the well-educated and powerful elite, and among the poorest and wealthiest Catholic families, it is very well-respected.</p>
<p>You don't have to convince your parents--unless they refuse to pay your tuition--but you can rest assured that every top college student, scholar in academia, and important employer will have heard of Georgetown SFS.</p>
<p>Show them this article from Time Magazine back in the 60s when it was featured as one of the best Catholic colleges in the country. BEST</a> CATHOLIC COLLEGES - TIME</p>
<p>I lived in DC for 16 years and it's pretty prestigious down there. But then again, a lot of people in DC went to really prestigious schools and have grad degrees. So if you're hoping that the prestige will land you a job, I wouldn't count on it. You could probably get nice internships though because it's the best school in the area.</p>