<p>I did not mean to create any argument or put one school against the other both are fine institutions. I was just suprised how excited my son (and I) were about Tulane, when ever since he was a sophmore he always talked about school in DC. While I am almost 100% certain he will never switch to a career involving very intense mathematics or sciences…it is, as Fallen points out, not a great idea to pick a school based on ones intended major. I would however be shocked if he did not pursue a career in law, public policy, or politcal economics…that said my husband and my son wonder if getting an early start on understanding DC and making contacts would be a good idea. The semester in DC that Tulane offers could also provide that opportunity I suppose! Well, we are headed to AU to visit again in April, and hopefully he will cement his decision then. Thank you for all your input and feel free to add any additional thoughts if you like, it is greatly appreciated as this is my first time sending a child off to college.</p>