Best poli sci and econ programs?

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<p>I was wondering which of the schools, Tufts, U. of Chicago, UVA, or Berkeley, have the best economics and political science programs. I know that these school’s seem like a reach, and that is exactly what I am applying to them as, a reach. However, I woud still like to know which of these I have the best shot at and which has the best programs.</p>

<p>School: Topeka West High School
State:KS</p>

<p>Rank: 20/243, ranking should improve this is from sophomore year
GPA: uw 3.7, w 4.1</p>

<p>I have taken 1 AP class(will take 2 next year, school only offers six, two of which are In the art department), yet will have taken 7 honors courses as of next year.
I am taking the SAT and ACT this summer.</p>

<p>ACTIVITIES
FBLA(Future Business Leaders of America)-9,11,12
Spanish Club-10,11,12
Volunteer Initiative-10,12
Debate-11,12 Yearbook-11,12
Model U.N.-12 </p>

<p>LEADERSHIP
Topeka West FBLA* chapter Co-President-12
501/Topeka West Business Representative-11,12
KS FBLA* District 3 President(state officer)-2010-2011
IFL (Institute for Leaders)-summer 2010
Yearbook Copy Editor-12 </p>

<p>HONORS AND AWARDS</p>

<p>ACADEMIC
Honor Roll (8 semesters) 9,10,11,12
Kansas Regents Honors Scholar 12
Lettered: Academic 10,11,12 </p>

<p>ACTIVITIES
National Honor Society -12</p>

<p>COMMUNITY SERVICE
Stormont Vail Hospital: ___hours
March of Dimes through FBLA*
Don’t know how many hours, still have to calculate, over 100</p>

<p>My hooks are that I am from a lower class family, a single mother, and am a first generation college applicant.
Also, if you think that my ec’s are weak please give advice on what you think I could do to strengthen them.</p>

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<p>All fine options, I also would add University of Iowa to your list. I myself will be attending there for political science and economics and couldn’t be more happy with my decision. In reality it’s the best choice.</p>

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<p>Out of those schools, UChicago is probably the best for that combination. It’s very strong in both political science and economics. I think you probably have the best shot at Tufts because I know that UVA and UCB are extremely competitive for OOS applicants, which you are, and UChicago is tough no matter where you’re from. However, I can’t speak specifically to the strength of the programs at Tufts.</p>