<p>I only have around a 3.4-3.5, but 2080 SAT (710 reading, 710 writing, 660 math) and quite a few IB classes.
What are some schools with good political science programs that would be a match or safety school?</p>
<p>University of Rochester, perhaps a slight reach based just on your stats. Its a great school for Poli Sci.</p>
<p>American, George Washington, Wisconsin and Ohio State all have good political science programs.</p>
<p>**SUNY Albany: **Capital of New York State, strong political internship oppurtunities, and quite easy to get into. I think you would get a good scholarship there too (Presidential Scholarship).</p>
<p>Georgetown Univ. in DC</p>
<p>Agree with the recommendations of American and Ohio State. Although they are very different in size and location, both would be excellent and realistic options for political science.</p>
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<p>18 percent acceptance rate says no.</p>
<p>American and George Washington.</p>
<p>American University
George Washington University
Michigan State University
New York University
Ohio State University
University of Wisconsin-Madison</p>
<p>George Mason, esp. for public administration</p>
<p>Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Fordham, Miami (Ohio), Clark U (Mass.), Boston U.</p>
<p>do you care about size of school? location?</p>
<p>NYU is very selective.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the suggestions guys.
As for size and location, i don't have a big preference, but i'm definitely looking to avoid commuter type schools.</p>
<p>As for Michigan state, is it worth going (and paying) out of state for? I have friends there that enjoy it, but it seems like mostly in-state people. Same thing for Wisconsin-madison and OSU</p>
<p>What state are you located in?</p>
<p>I think with political science, it's such a popular major, that a good majority of all schools in the US will have good political science programs.</p>
<p>A lot of you looking for schools should be based on things other than just strength of program. Ask yourself about your future career goals? Small or big? Sports or no sports? Location is a big choice because usually that will result in good or bad job prospects for wherever you decide to live after college, especially if you plan on taking internships while in school.</p>
<p>I'm in VA, so definitely applying to UVA and W&M, as well as UMich and <em>possibly</em> UNC as reach schools. Other than that, nothing is definite. Looking at JMU, Virginia Tech, and some other out of state schools (Wisconsin, Michigan State, Ohio State)
I've looked at the likes of George Washington and American, but that's alot of money to pay for an undergrad political science degree, especially if i go to grad school. On the other hand, I don't want to limit undergrad as a set-up for grad school, and want to be comfortable with getting a job out right of whatever school i choose.
I realize location matters, but i don't have a clear preference. A solid football team is a plus, i don't mind big or small.</p>
<p>I think the simple fact that you do live in Virginia is a plus to you. I don't think it's honestly worth it to attend a school like George Washington or American, when you have UVA and W&M at a bargain price. The marginal difference isn't worth the debt, especially if grad school is a possibility. The last thing I think most students think about is the long run, until you're a senior graduating from college, or having already graduated from college, the amount of debt really hits you. The debt one takes out for school pressures you to get any immediate job that is offered to you, even if it's not something you really want to do.</p>
<p>Are your parents extremely well off, or are they middle class/lower middle class/poor? I ask because sometimes privates that guarantee to absolutely meet 100 percent of your need(and they include living expensives as well in the estimate) well end up being cheaper than going to your flagship state school. That is usually the case with USC(although they don't necessarily do 100 percent of need), who sometimes ends up being cheaper than UCLA for some. </p>
<p>Claremont McKenna is notoriously good for political science, they meet 100 percent of your need, but would definitely be a reach in your situation.</p>
<p>We're well off enough that i wouldn't qualify for any substantial need-based aid, but not so well off that i can spend any amount of money without worry. UVA and W&M are big reaches for me, but i am applying.</p>
<p>Is going to a school like Virginia Tech for political science reasonable? It's mostly an engineering-type school, but i have heard nothing but good things about it</p>