Help!!! Georgetown isn't my top choice any more

Colleges and Universities A-Z Georgetown University
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<p>So, I got into Middlebury, Swarthmore, Amherst, Dartmouth, Georgetown, and schools that gave money like Grinnell and Franklin and Marshall.</p>

<p>Yet, Georgetown is no longer at the top of the non-money schools. Swarthmore, Amerhst, and Dartmouth are now above it.</p>

<p>So I come here to try to let people convince me why I should attend Georgetown. I like a generally smaller feel of a LAC and Georgetown seems a bit large. I want very bright, committed students.</p>

<p>Georgetown's strongest strength is its political science program that I am CURRENTLY interested. However, I don't want an environment that is hyper-competative, I come from a relativley unpopulated state so I need to ease into that type of environment.</p>

<p>The problem is that I can't see Georgetown above SAD (Funny that's the acronym for Swarthmore, Amherst, and Dartmouth) in those areas. I KNOW it is great, and I liked it when i visited, but I need convincing.</p>

<p>I would be very greatful is to hear both sides of the argument. I am sure that many other people are going through similar prediciments.</p>

<p>Thanks,
Nickleby</p>

<p>P.S. I also got into George Washington (offer wasn't good enough to consider), but American gave me the option to go to a much lower school in D.C. for $65,000 instead of $190,000. I don't think that trumps Grinnell (#16 or so LAC) for $90,000, but if anyone has any ideas, please share.</p>

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<p>if you've visited campus and feel like you would prefer a small college campus, then go there. nobody should have to convince you to go to georgetown, i think it sells itself. as for money i dont know your financial situation so thats all your call. just go with your gut. </p>

<p>i'm choosing georgetown because i sincerely believe there isnt a better setting for learning in the country than washington dc. the white house, the smithsonian museums, the supreme court... (just think of the speakers that georgetown attracts).... and it actually has STORES and MALLS and BARS, which you wont find in hanover, new hampshire. and if youre the outdoorsy type theres a bunch of national parks and land minutes away in virginia that are gorgeous and arent covered in 2 feet of snow for 8 months of the year.</p>

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<p>i just got back from Mass, and everyone was saying how John Kerry was at the 10pm Mass, and left 5 mins before i got there.</p>

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<p>Way to be random Jason!!! :)</p>

<p>And I agree with the first half of collegeman's response. (Can't agree with the second half because I haven't been there :))</p>

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<p>I am saddened to say that I haven't had the time to visit Georgetown.</p>

<p>What I am concerned about however, is that there are over 12,000 students, about half of whom are graduates (I think). This seems like it could be large, and although my interviewer said that it feels like an undergraduate school, I worry.</p>

<p>Also, with different schools within the system, and the D.C. atmosphere, it seems like it could be too competative for a young student trying to get his feet wet in the world.</p>

<p>Thanks for the comments so far, they are helpful.</p>

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<p>lol thanks melloncollie :) haha, i was just pointing out that that's the kind of experience that can be had at Gtown and really can't be found anywhere else.</p>

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<p>After a brief respite from this board...</p>

<p>Nickleby: Do NOT sign that line on your statement of intent to register unless you have visted that university. It is an absolute must! I visited Georgetown and found that I loved the atmosphere and visiting helped to decide. Unfortunately, the finaid wasn't too great, but still remains an open option for me.</p>

<p>You only can get the feel of the campus by visiting. Of course, some succeed without it, but think about this: you don't choose to buy a home just by looking at the pictures and hearing from the owners; you visit the house to see the neighborhood, the people, and what the house actully looks like. The same is applicable to colleges. You will be spending the next four years at that college...</p>

<p>Georgetown, as someone said, will sell itself. You walk on to the campus and you feel it...whether you see yourself there or not.</p>

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<p>Nickleby, just wanted to clear up one thing before i give any advice - which school did you get accepted to - College or SFS? And I just wanted to say that as far as what eiffelguy87 said about going to the campus, he's absolutely right - you can feel it just by being there, and for me, it was a really, really good feeling.</p>

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<p>The college.</p>

<p>If Georgetown was my top or second school or so, then I would visit it. What I am trying to do through here, pictures, words, books, etc, is see if it can be one of my top choices.</p>

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<p>Okay, I´m glad I asked, cuz now I know that my advice doesn´t really apply. Well, in any event, good luck with your decision, and you know what I'd vote (not that the opinion of a stranger really counts, but hey).</p>