<p>I realize it's an eclectic list. It's a mix of close-to-home schools and DC schools.</p>
<p>Include the location factor -- e.g. being in DC is a bonus, obviously -- for someone looking at law school and then a career in politics</p>
<p>Georgetown
American
George Mason (honors, likely)
Indiana University
Notre Dame
Saint Louis U
Michigan</p>
<p>thanks.</p>
<p>Michigan is the best one in the list.</p>
<p>Heres a good ranking for ps.</p>
<p>[Rankings</a> - Political Science - Graduate Schools - Education - US News and World Report](<a href=“http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-political-science-schools/rankings]Rankings”>http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-political-science-schools/rankings)</p>
<p>If you’re going into politics, I recommend giving serious consideration to your home state flagship university. Your political offices will start at the local or state level most likely, and the networks from Big State U could be important.</p>
<p>In terms of pure Political Science, Michigan is the best on that list. However, for pre-law and a career in politics, Georgetown, Michigan and Notre Dame would be about equal and better than the rest on that list.</p>
<p>Like others have said before, Michigan might be the best for pure political science (yes, i know, i may be a little biased) however Georgetown has an impressive program and being in DC has its perks especially if you want to get a political internship in that area.</p>
<p>Michigan (assuming you want law school afterward)
Saint Louis U
Georgetown (location, location, location)
American (strong internship program around the city)
Notre Dame, George Mason (assuming you get in the honors program)
IU</p>
<p>In terms of getting a job right out of school with a polisci degree:
Georgetown
American
George Mason
Michigan
Saint Louis U
Notre Dame
IU</p>
<p>Yeah, IU is the flagship U, hence why I’m giving it consideration.</p>
<p>As some have already stated there are many great schools for political science. Looking at your list and desire one of your best fits is likely Georgetown. I would also suggest for you to look into The University of Iowa; the school have an outstanding political science program. The school offers many resources for those looking into politics, law, government, buisness etc… The state of Iowa is also the first caucus state, as you can recall by previous president election the state gets a lot of attention. So definately when the presidential election season comes around you might be able to get a few connections, internships etc…getting your foot in the door.</p>
<ol>
<li>Georgetown- School of Foreign Service
…</li>
<li>Michigan</li>
<li>Notre Dame</li>
<li>American
Don’t really know about the others.</li>
</ol>
<p>I certainly would consider Iowa if I were REJECTED by Michigan and had no chance to get into any other school that the OP mentioned.</p>
<p>If you’re looking at law school then you need to think about cost for your undergrad. What can you afford?</p>
<p>If youre interested in public policy (working in politics) it will be:</p>
<p>Georgetown
Your state flagship (Indiana)</p>
<p>The other DC schools (although an expensive option)</p>
<p>The rest</p>
<p>Getting any sort of job with your representative is going to be complicated by going to an out of state school that isn’t in DC. Michigan might have a great program, but you won’t have the networking of the other schools.</p>
<p>Oh my bad I don’t have an edit button here but I guess Notre Dame would probably be the very best choice of all those, since its in-state, offers a loyal alumni network, and offers better academics than all those on your list other than Georgetown (which I’d see it as equal to).</p>
<p>ND is private. Instate advantages really are only for public schools. Btw, Notre Dame doesn’t offer better academics than Michigan.</p>