<p>both duke and washu have given me full rides. have not received georgetowns aid package, but assume it should be satisfactory.</p>
<p>how are these schools in terms of atmosphere/academics/competitiveness/fun?</p>
<p>at the moment im considering pre-law or economics.</p>
<p>i'd appreciate any inputs.</p>
<p>I live near DC and I love the city, but based on visits I would put Wash U over Georgetown, unless you want to do International Relations-type stuff.</p>
<p>I love WashU and it's got a decent economics program. It's more friendly and open-minded than Duke. There's more to do around WashU than there is around Duke. However, I also love Duke Basketball. They're giving you a full ride, go there for the basketball games alone. Duke was my first choice when I applied but didn't get in b/c my stats couldn't really compare with the others from my competitive public school. With WashU and Duke full rides, GTown probably shouldn't factor in except for that they have a really good undergrad econ. program. But you shouldn't really choose an undergrad. inst. based on major, because there's a good chance that you'll change your major. I'm from the DC area and will vouch for the town as one of the greatest places in the country--don't let New Yorkers tell you otherwise. Anyway, between WU and Duke, I would have gone to Duke. But I have a feeling that, having gone to WU, I'm happier here than I would have been at Duke. Crazy, huh?</p>
<p>How exactly did you get a full ride to Wash U? Are you sure you don't mean full tuition scholarship or something like that? For some reason I thought full ride meant they paid for EVERYTHING, but I could be wrong. Feel free to correct me.</p>
<p>what i meant by full ride was full tuition covered. i dont think anyne except recruited athlete get anything more than that.</p>
<p>Good point.</p>