Looking for a strong Foreign Service/International Relations Program

College Search & Selection
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<p>So, I'm looking for a strong Foreign Service/International Relations Program. I want to pursue a career in intelligence (CIA/NSA/DoD, etc) and I am looking to transfer into a program at a good 4-year university. More details on my academic status are included here: <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/transfer-students/1060537-chance-me-vanderbilt-wake-forest-emory-more-cue-transfer-angst-d.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/transfer-students/1060537-chance-me-vanderbilt-wake-forest-emory-more-cue-transfer-angst-d.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>Anyway, these are the schools that I am considering for transfer:</p>

<ul>
<li>Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service - Georgetown University</li>
<li>Elliott School of International Affairs - The George Washington University</li>
<li>School of International Service - American University</li>
<li>The International Relations Program - Tufts University</li>
<li>International Studies Department - Macalester College</li>
<li>International Relations Department - Vanderbilt University</li>
</ul>

<p>PLEASE don't list any Ivy's or mega selective LAC's. I'm trying to make a realistic list. Much thanks to all that reply.</p>

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<p>What is your question? You already have a very good list with some of the best programs in the country.</p>

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<p>Well, SFS is about Ivy level selectivity.</p>

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<p>I am wondering if there are any other programs that I should be looking at. I doubt I will get into SFS because it is quite selective and though I have a 4.0, I have seen transfer threads of people who have a number of internships and study abroad. How can I compete?</p>

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<p>You have a good shot at getting into GW and American.</p>

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<p>Thank you, I’m definitely hoping on it.</p>

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<p>Vanderbilt doesn’t have a major in International Relations. IR is a subfield in political science.</p>

<p>Look at the Jackson School at the U of Washington. UW also has a strong Middle East program.</p>

<p>Also, look at the Dept of IR at Boston U.</p>

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<p>Right, thanks.</p>

<p>UW was originally on my list but I had to take it down because I realized I wouldn’t get much aid because it’s a public out-of-state.</p>

<p>I’ve add BU to my list.</p>

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<p>Check the member schools of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs.</p>

<p>[Member</a> Schools](<a href=“http://www.apsia.org/apsia/members/allMembers.php?section=member]Member”>Members of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs)</p>