<p>I have been accepted to both Georgetown and UPenn with comparable aid packages. I wanted to know which school I should choose since I will be studying Foreign Service at GU or International Relations at UPenn? Is Georgetown’s FS program more prestigious in IR circle’s than UPenn? Will UPenn’s name carry more weight in IR circles? Any insight from people who have experienced similar perdicaments would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>Penn has a very good IR program for undergraduates. However, Georgetown has a special dedicated school for foreign service.</p>
<p>Penn is overall a better school, but it is difficult to compete with such a dedicated specialized institution. If you think you may branch out or change to other studies besides pure foreign service, go to Penn. Otherwise, SFS may be good for you.</p>