<p>I visited all three schools and loved them all. I'm from San Francisco so I love the major city atmosphere. I'm planning to major in International Affairs and got into NU and GW under that major, but with Gallatin, the books are kind of open.</p>
<p>NYU:
-$66K a year, no merit, no aid
-The sky is the limit-- I'll either rock it in Gallatin or totally flop
-I'm not sure how I feel about the lack of community feel...
-Most well-known/"prestigious" school of the three</p>
<p>Northeastern:
-Merit scholarship: $30K a year
-Honors program
-Work study coop is great practical benefit
-Extended family (including grandma) live in Massachusetts</p>
<p>George Washington:
-Merit scholarship: $20K a year
-Great political hub
-Has the urban and "traditional" college atmosphere
-Least familiar with DC</p>
<p>Any help is appreciated</p>
<p>Boston is a great college town, so a large scholarship and honors program would be tough to turn down
in a great city. NU can be a bit overshadowed by some more famous schools in Boston, but I know smart people who go there, and like it. NYU/GW would be great, and probably GW best for IA, but very expensive.
No idea about IA at NU, but if they have classes you want, you will be happy there.</p>
<p>I know GW is the hardest to get into for IA because it is a very competitive major given the location. You would have great internships if you went here. DC is also a great city. NU is very good with the co op and you got into the honors program which is also great! You will probably have smaller classes with possibly better profs in the honors program. Also good to have family in the area when going cross country if anything were to happen. Both are good choices, not sure if NYU is worth it because of Gallatain unless you’re someone who likes that open curriculum and hates structure and of the money, is money an issue for you? </p>
<p>Have you seen all the different B.A.s that Northeastern offers? There’s 9 interdisciplinary BAs. That looks pretty cool, OP. And given that Northeastern is less expensive than the other two, I’d be leaning NU’s way. I have no horse in this race.</p>
<p>Amazing NOrtheastern used to be a city school for commuters - very impressed how they have turned that school around. They only give merit for SATs above 2100 from what i can tell</p>
<p>I don’t think NYU is worth double of Northeastern if money is of any consideration. Personally, I would pick NEU over NYU straight up even, though Gallatin does have some appeal personally that would make it tougher. But if you don’t mind a bit of structure, Northeastern seems like the clear option. If money is no consideration, and the lack of structure appeals to you, NYU would be my pick. It wouldn’t be the best value still, but in the end would be better for you slightly, which is worth it if money is ABSOLUTELY no consideration.</p>
<p>@streetcred, I think it is shifting because more and more, college students need something to get their foot in the door with jobs, and differentiate themselves. Up to 18 months of major related work is a huge draw, and gets students connections at the co-ops. 50% of students get job offers from their co-ops.</p>
<p>The median 1600 SAT is 1421 this year I think, pretty amazing from 1260 in 2006. The school has used its rise in popularity well to recruit a lot of great faculty within that time period, and improve the campus / resources. As a commit this year, I am excited to see it keep growing as there doesn’t seem to be anything stopping the growth. Only more fuel being added to the fire as it attracts a higher and higher caliber of students.</p>
<p>@PengPhils - totally agree. NU still gives you the city experience you are looking for! My child would have loved to go to NU, he was accepted we went to Accepted Students Day - we would have loved to go buy him a sweathshirt that day but we sat down an said - This would be a financial hardship on all of us, are we prepared for that and ulitimately decided no. You are going to be very happy with your education there I am sure…Best of luck!! (P.S. my son ended up going to his first choice so we are all happy 
) </p>