Wash u vs gtown vs bc

College Search & Selection
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<p>I've been posted before but I am still confused and haven't got the answers yet,
so again, please help me.</p>

<p>I am planning to major in economics in CAS and to have my Ph.D degrees or MBA</p>

<p>The problem is since I'm an international student so that I cannot visit schools.
- it is really hard to find the right school when all you can really do is search the website.
I'm leaning toward gtown and wash u, but bc scholar program looks really interesting too.</p>

<p>I've searched a lot, and it's said that wash u is a bit overranked while gtown is underranked because of its low endowment rate and lack of science facilities.</p>

<p>I'm a bit scared to make a mistake a choice.
I know that US News ranking is not everything but sometimes, it feels a bit silly to turn down #13 for #24.
(even though I am attracted to georgetown)</p>

<p>I guess I want academic challenges, and scholastic atmosphere, while being able to enjoy social life.
and which school would be more prestigious?(excluding georgetown's SFS please or wash u's pre-med please, I am not really into both of them) </p>

<p>Ooh. and anyone really knows about BC's scholar program?
I am considering it but there is not enough info out there.</p>

<p>Please help me.</p>

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<p>Since you can’t visit, I’ll just put in a vote for Georgetown. I think DC would be an amazing place to be an international student.</p>

<p>USNews notwithstanding, IMHO Georgetown is better known and more respected in econ/business/government circles than Wash U.</p>

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<p>Oh, furthermore, I don’t really care about science facilities, but I do care about mathematics and other social science department.</p>

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<p>I agree with Hanna, I think Georgetown is a great option. That said, IF you plan on grad school in the US then WUSTL is a good option as well. WUSTL may not be as well known internationally as either Georgetown or BC BUT it is arguable the strongest place to come out of if you are going to a US grad program. It really depends on your plans.</p>