<p>I was accepted to both and am extremely excited and grateful.</p>
<p>I plan to major in history and/or political science.</p>
<p>GW offered me a scholarship. It’s located in DC - the best city in the US for political science, and probably history too. I have lots of relatives that live around DC too, and since my family lives internationally, it’d be nice to have them there for holidays/thanksgivings and stuff.</p>
<p>However, I feel like BC is ‘right’ for me. I like the campus feel, the cold winters, the school spirit, and I think academically BC is stronger. Also, BC is more ‘prestigious’.</p>
<p>I’m also worried about what people say about GW having snobby, upper class fake kids.</p>
<p>Any thoughts? I love GW, don’t get me wrong, and I really liked it when I visited it… But I’m leaning towards BC because I feel I want the more ‘traditional’ college experience, even though GW may (?) be better for my major.</p>
<p>GW is not “better” for your major. PoliSci and History are two of the largest majors on nearly every college campus. BC has plenty of knowledgeable profs in those areas. The only advantage that DC might have is the opportunity to intern with federal government types during the school year. Of course, GW students are also competing with the much more prestigious Georgetown students (who get first dibs), and those at other local colleges, such as American and George Mason. But there are plenty of internships available in Boston – at the state and local level. (Remember: ‘all politics is local.’)</p>
<p>My D had a similar choice – GW with full tuition, but chose BC. Best decision ever. The Jesuit education is worthwhile. Plus, a defined campus adjacent to a wonderful college town, D1 sports, excellent school spirit.</p>
<p>GW does have a lot of wealthy students, since it does not meet full financial need of students. In other words, it spends its financial aid on merit money – to attract high test scores and high grades. Average test scores/averagte grades pay full price.</p>
<p>DC is only a short flight away for the holidays. If you are leaning towards BC and the money is not an issue, its an easy choice, IMO.</p>
<p>Not sure I agree with Blue Bayou. Yes, BC is an amazing school but it can’t offer the contacts and internships in national politics that DC can’t. That is the big prize in going to GW – to incredible real-life, hands-on experiences. If your focus is political science, AND you got full tuition, that would be hard to turn down. In the end, it’s about the return on your investment.</p>