So you are from the Midwest but won’t say.
UMD is $58k and don’t forget inflation. Is that within budget ? Aid is unlikely and Politics is an impacted major - move to reach.
Fordham - I agree and it’s a likely.
Syracuse a safety almost but it’s likely going to cost more than UMD even with merit.
GW - similar but a target.
Give us a budget and home state please. Let us help you. You are too coy.
If you don’t know your budget, talk to your folks and come back.
Nothing is more important than a budget. It should drive the schools put on your list. If it’s $60k a year, those four might (or might not) work. If it’s $40k, they won’t.
Have that discussion so you build a proper list. That’s step one.