Second Tier IR Programs

<p>I am interested in IR and combining it with any of languages that I am relatively fluent (at least for someone my age, who has taken 5 years of each) in speaking and writing (Spanish, Hebrew, Arabic). My basic stats are 3.4 UW GPA, 27 ACT. I understand that I can't get into the top schools that offer IR, so I am wondering what schools you would suggest for me that aren't the tip-top schools for IR. Not to be a narcissist but I realize I am somewhat appealing to schools because of my fluency but I doubt Tufts-like programs would admit me. Also, if you know any decent IR schools that only accept the FAFSA, that would be nice additional info for me to know. Thanks!</p>

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<p>thanks for the reply, but what does (ten char) mean?</p>

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<p>George Mason University - I'm not sure of the out-of-state difficulty, but I can assure you that their Public and International Affairs Program is solid, well-established, and top notch. See for yourself, <a href="http://pia.gmu.edu/%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://pia.gmu.edu/&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p>

<p>Gettysburg College - many of the seniors from my international diplomacy program are going to study IR at Gettsyburg.</p>

<p>Northeastern University - I was impressed by there IR especially when coupled with their co-op program. Definitely worth a look. (You fall at the 50% mark for both GPA & SAT).</p>

<p>Clark University
Syracuse University
American University
University of San Diego
University of Richmond</p>

<p>For IR, a school like George Washington University (which is not second tier by any means) is amazing. Your stats may get you in. and so may your knowledge of so many languages. They also accept FAFSA.</p>

<p>Clark is spectacular at IR. I work in the study abroad office there!</p>