My college selection. Please help!

<p>Hello everyone,
I have two questions regarding my college selection:</p>

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<li><p>I have been offered admission to Northwestern, Rice, Emory, and Boston College. I am currently interested in studying economics and/or international relations. Which one out of the four would be the best choice for me? It would be most ideal if the school is strong in both, but if not, please tell me which one is strong in which.</p></li>
<li><p>I have also been waitlisted for dartmouth, duke, cornell, georgetown, johns hopkins, and washington university in st.louis. Considering my interests in economics and I.R., which one should I choose to remain on the waitlist?</p></li>
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<p>Thanks in advance. I really appreciate your help.</p>

<p>Have a great weekend everyone.</p>