Political Science undergrad and LACs?

College Search & Selection
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<p>On a lot of the political science undergrad posts, many people list the following as top political science undergrad programs:
-michigan state
-ohio state
-GWU
-American
-Georgetown
-Tufts
-UCLA</p>

<p>But what about all the LACs????? Ive heard that many of the top LACs and beyond are quite famous for their poli-sci programs and grad school placement. So why are they never mentioned by posts on CC??</p>

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<p>Check out this post from interesteddad. It should provide the basis for a great list…</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/1060879905-post5.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/1060879905-post5.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Cllge, Colleges and universities that have good graduate programs in international relations and political science often do have good undergraduate programs as well. Tufts, Georgetown, JHU plus several of the ivies are some good examples.</p>

<p>Having said that, many people who make a career in the government, political economics and non-govermental organizations of all kinds attended LACs for undergrad, then when on to the “famous” schools for their graduate work.</p>

<p>I live in Asia and interact frequently with mid to high level State, USTR and Commerce department officers. Because I’m interested in education I always note their undergrad alma maters. You’d be surprised at the variety. Plenty of LACs among them.</p>

<p>If you’re really going to be a player in this arena you will need a graduate degree of some sort and the path that’s going to get you into the best graduate program is the one that allows you to get the best grades and the best internship opportunities. You will do best where you fit in (socially and academically). If a small LAC suits your personal and learning style, then that’s the place for you.</p>