<p>I am going to major in Economics. Also, I am thinking about going to law school if things go well in college. Which of those three schools do you think would be the best choice concerning Academic, Social, and financial issues?(assuming I got accepted to all three)</p>
<p>They're all great schools, and I really don't think you can go too wrong. </p>
<p>I think the level of education in the subject of economics, though, is very similar. They are all decent programs, and typically an economics department no matter where you are peddles roughly the same goods - these three schools are no different. GW and BU have an advantage, I think, as far as location is concerned. In an urban environment you will probably tend to run into more professors that straddle the academia and professional spheres. If you are going to law school, Washington D.C. and Boston are great places to make or have contacts.</p>
<p>Location probably also dictates the social scene of where you go. From what I know of GW, people tend to party off campus and enjoy the nightlife in DC - plus there are a good deal of nearby schools. I would imagine the same is true for Boston - though I can't say so for sure.</p>
<p>I've sort of neglected Madison here because I don't know too much about it beyond that its one of the best public schools and offers a great education (from what I hear the social sciences are quite strong).</p>
<p>i'd rather go to BU. boston is amazing. and GW is almost 50k including room and board! sheesh.</p>
<p>BU. I go to Wisconsin and this winter has certainly brough my discontent. The only thing is that going to wisconsin, you know that are going to the best school in a circle with a radius |madison,chicago| while going to BU you have some famous schools to taunt you.
But Boston IS amazing.</p>
<p>haha, about the winter. That is very true, it recently got rediculously cold here. I go to Madison like Martinbluex, but I have taken extensive courses in political science and economics.</p>
<p>First of all, the department you are studying in at Madison is not only ranked much higher than those at GW and BU, but as one of the top departments in the country!</p>
<p>Second, socially, Madison is a cool city and can allow you to go out whenever you want (although if you're trying to go to a top law school, you won't be going out 5 times a week) and I've had a lot of fun.</p>
<p>Third, if you're going to law school, why spend the ridiculous tuition at BU and GW? Law school is expensive! Why pay less for a lower ranked (although I typically don't like recommending places on rank) school?</p>
<p>Fourth, Madison, although not Boston or DC, is still a state capital. The Capitol Dome is down the street from campus, you can literally walk there. It's a bustling political town with an liberal/intellectual population. Pleanty of internships, to the point where it really negates any advantage of BU/GW on that level. You'll get the letters of rec, you'll get the expierence, and it's similiar to the other schools as that the internship is right on campus.</p>
<p>I think GW/BU are over priced private schools and UW-Madison is one of the top public schools in the country. Hope I've helped.</p>
<p>martini, I'm not familiar with the midwest, but people at Madison aren't taunted by like Michigan, Northwestern and Uchicago people?</p>
<p>I'm pretty sure Madison students would just beat UChicago kids up.</p>
<p>haha. so true. uchicago is known for its dorkiness.</p>
<p><quote>Fourth, Madison, although not Boston or DC, is still a state capital. The Capitol Dome is down the street from campus, you can literally walk there.</quote></p>
<p>Fall of ??69??. UW has just won its first football game in 3 years. We tear down the goal posts (still possible in those days), and march across campus and down state street to the capitol to celebrate - you have to go somewhere. </p>
<p>The national guard comes running up and takes up a defensive position surrounding the building. Its 40 degrees out and they are all streaming sweat. Presumably the M14's are not loaded.</p>