<p>Hi!</p>
<p>Please help me decide which is the best school for to attend. I’m looking at a degree in (potentially) Political Science, Economics, or International Relations.</p>
<p>I’ve been accepted at the following schools:</p>
<p>University of Virginia
Amherst College
Emory University
Pomona College
Tufts University
University of Florida</p>
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<p>At first, I was sure about Pomona–but it’s far away from Miami, where I live, and my dad isn’t supportive of the distance. Then I got into Tufts and Amherst: two phenomenal schools. I see the pros of attending Tufts, a school practically next to Boston, in terms of it being a large research university with lots of potential. Amherst is just as great as Pomona, but just on the east coast. (Or is it?) Virginia is a great school overall, and it might be the balance I need. Emory is simply a great school. UF was my safety, but it’s a great school as well.</p>
<p>Please help! Pros/Cons would help a ton. If you could include your opinion on which I should attend, please do! And if you think that there are schools that I shouldn’t consider, then please say so! </p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>Hey there! I’m deciding between UVA as an Echols Scholar and Amherst. From the research I’ve been doing between the two schools, the major differences are the size (it’s around 13000 for UVA and 2000 for Amherst) and the cost, which I has less of a difference for you, I guess, since you’re out of state. Also, UVA has distribution requirements if you aren’t an Echols Scholar, and Amherst doesn’t have any. However, UVA has a great political science program, being founded by Thomas Jefferson. I can’t really speak to the other schools though. I’m still conflicted myself, so I can’t offer an opinion, but I hope you’re happy where you end up! </p>
<p>Out of all the schools, I would narrow them down to Pomona and Amherst since their quality of education and prestige is not on the same level as the rest. I’ve heard that Pomona is pretty good for the sciences, although not sure. Amherst Political Science department is very good. You should also decide if you want a warm Cali weather or a New England experience. </p>
@student970 Hello! I know this is a year after you posted that comment, but I would really appreciate if you could share some of your opinions about Amherst on my question? Thanks so much! http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/amherst-college/1759312-amherst-college-vs-northwestern-university.html#latest