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But if the OP is interested in policy, then Williams (or another highly-regarded LAC) would be an excellent choice.
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<p>No question. But, the original poster asked about five excellent undergrad schools: Brown, Bryn Mawr, Smith, Swarthmore, and Williams.</p>
<p>Four of those five have Education Departments, Education professors, Education courses, Education programs, Education seminars, etc. One doesn't. Since all are excellent schools, it seems logical for someone stating an interest in Education to consider the schools that offer it. But, that's just me. I'm guess I'm kinda simple-minded like that!</p>
<p>If the poster had asked about, say, Geology...then the answer might be something different since Williams has a Geology department and at least one of these other schools doesn't.</p>