<p>What would be the best path for me?</p>
<p>I am interested in political science/psychology.
I also enjoy learning IR and Education.</p>
<p>And I plan on going to law school. </p>
<p>I have been accepted to the following:</p>
<p>UPENN (waitlisted)
Duke
Brown
Georgetown
Northwestern
UNC-Chapel Hill
U of Virginia
Boston College-Honors
ASU Barretts</p>
<p>My parents are Asian (HA) so they are obviously more concerned about the name value of the schools than anything else...but if I truly want to study political science, shouldn't it be Georgetown?</p>
<p>But then again, Brown has a very flexible courses/majors so specializing my major (e.g. educational public policy) would also make me stand out as a candidate for law school..</p>
<p>Yes, Georgetown is very well known for poli sci; it’s B. Clinton’s alma mater after all. You should visit some of the campuses if you haven’t already. That will give you a better idea of “fit” and where you would feel most comfortable. Also, look at some student ratings on these universities that go beyond academic USNWR ratings.</p>
<p>I am visiting Brown next week… but that’s it so far :/</p>
<p>Law school admission is more about your GPA and your score on the LSAT than it is about the name on the diploma. It also is fiendishly expensive. Rather than trying to determine whether or not a specific major at a specific institution will make the difference, you should be thinking about which of these places will allow you to graduate with the least amount of debt.</p>
<p>If you DEFINITELY want to study political science then I recommend Georgetown.</p>
<p>The quality of the education the average student receives at a school does not matter. What matters is the quality of the education YOU will receive at the school.</p>
<p>I’d say, assuming they’re equally affordable, that Georgetown is the obvious choice.</p>
<p>IMO, unless you are considering very specialized preprofessional programs (engineering, computer science, etc), that the specific reputation of particular majors within a general LAS degree are not terribly important to grad schools or employers, especially when choosing amongst TOP 20 schools. </p>
<p>If you are planning on law school, then go the least expensive choice on your list.</p>
<p>If you think you may go into the workforce after graduation, then consider where you are likely to be locating. For example if you are sure to locate in DC, then Georgetown may be an good option. If uncertain where you are to locate, then consider which schools have the best nationwide reputation (Duke, Northwestern, Brown, Georgetown). </p>
<p>If you are looking for a blend of Top 12 reputation/academics, culture of a world class city, big time athletics, more laid back intellectual (perhaps a bit geeky even) student body - the full college experience - then it would be hard to go wrong with Northwestern. Duke will offer you a similar benefits, with just a slightly different feel. Visiting would be very helpful.</p>