GW,Richmond,W&L: Politics/IR/Business

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<p>I have been accepted to these schools.</p>

<p>I want to study politics/IR because as a high schooler, I have had some federal GO and NGO work and found them to be quite fascinating. Business, however, seems the way to go, especially if I'm going to be in debt after college.</p>

<p>GW-Elliott School</p>

<p>Pros: City campus: internship opps. esp. in pol/gov't but also in business.
Got in University Scholars.
Sorority houses on campus.
I already work in the District every summer.</p>

<p>Neg:City Campus: God-awful dorms, no cafeteria.
Good dorms are all a shuttle ride away.
Low ranking USNWR ranking.
Perception of others; GW= Georgetown Waitlist</p>

<p>Neutral: Some Greek Life,
supposedly good dorms as upperclassman (didn't get to see them)</p>

<p>URichmond</p>

<p>Pros "REAL" Campus that looks/feels like a campus. Some internships at the state level. 92% of students live on campus. Moderate Greek life. Got in Law School as hs student (maintaining certain college GPA)</p>

<p>Neg: not as highly ranked as a LAC as W&L. No sorority houses.</p>

<p>Washington and Lee</p>

<p>Pros: Another "real" campus. HUGE Greek Life. Very strong alumni network esp. in DC. Seminars in Washington/NY for Spring Term. Sorority Houses.</p>

<p>Neg: Only fr/so live on campus for the most part. Lexington, VA is in the middle of nowhere. </p>

<p>Neutral: the "southerness" of W&L, </p>

<p>These are just my impressions. I need to decide soon.... Opinions?</p>

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<p>I think, from among those institutions, Richmond is best. Don't pay attention to LAC rankings-- you don't want to choose how to spend the next four years of your life based on a list. (But in case that's one of your considerations, remember that Richmond will most likely rise in the next rankings as this year was its first as a LAC). Rankings are important, you get a general idea of where the school stands... don't depend on them too much. </p>

<p>By the way, I hear Richmond has an excellent International Business program. You should definately consider GW as well, especially if you're leaning more towards the Politics aspect.</p>