<p>MiselisM, I’m in the same position as you, only I’m a junior/soon-to-be-senior, so I have less time to get my act together.</p>
<p>You picked up on a lot of schools, but I would look into NYU as well. No, their journalism department isn’t as renowned as Columbia’s for example, but it still isn’t anything to sneeze at. They have a new project where journalism undergrads collaborate with the New York Times on a new hyperlocal site. Plus, you would be in New York, where there are so many media internships and job opportunities. Admissions are difficult, but I think it’s worth a shot.</p>
<p>I’m also looking into American University or George Washington. With the Acela, DC may feel closer to home than you may think.</p>