Which college? Suggestions are appreciated.

College Search & Selection
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<p>I'm undecided for a major but im thinking either history or poli sci most likely. Would like to pursue a career in law one day.</p>

<p>Here are my options with any money given and my opinions on them:</p>

<p>1) Fordham with 22k merit money
-Somewhat close to home
-Could do a 6 year law program with Fordham Law
-Most merit money here</p>

<p>2) BU with 10k merit money
-Really liked this school when I visited. Favorite other than Gtown
-The facilities seemed very up-to-date and hi-tech
-Love the city of Boston</p>

<p>3) N-Eastern with 17k merit money and honors program
-Coop is an interesting opportunity, but im not positive i'll do it
-Brand new honors dorms
-Love the city of Boston
-Substitute for BU with more money. Similar schools IMO</p>

<p>4) GWU with 20k merit money
-Not my top school, but its a sizeable amount of merit money</p>

<p>5) Iona with full tuition scholarship (~27k) and honors program, first dibs at classes, honors dorms, and individual career advisor
-I would be able to stand out much more here than anywhere else- smaller school and in a special honors program</p>

<p>6) BC with no money
-Beautiful campus
-Great reputation with higher standards</p>

<p>***Waitlisted at Georgetown, so thats a possibility. Its my dream school.</p>

<p>*All schools but Iona cost basically ~38000 tuition and a total of ~54000 total to put that in perspective.</p>

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<p>Since you want to go to law school, it doesn’t matter where you go to undergrad. You just need good grades and a strong LSAT. </p>

<p>If Iona (a Catholic U in Christian Bros tradition) can give you that good liberal arts/critical thinking education…go there. It probably can. </p>

<p>this is from a top tier law school’s website…</p>

<p>*ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
The Law School does not require applicants to have specialized in any particular academic majors or subject areas closely related to law during their undergraduate education. However, potential law students should choose courses that will enhance their abilities in the areas of critical thinking, oral and written expression, and logical and analytical reasoning. Applicants considering law school are encouraged to enroll in a broad range of courses that will help develop these skills. *</p>

<p>How would you pay the difference for those other schools? Loans?? (bad idea since you’ll need your borrowing power for law school). Parents? (if so, ask them if they’ll set aside money for law school if you go to Iona for free.)</p>

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<p>Thanks for the reply. Anyone else?</p>