<p>Here’s my take AS A PARENT on the 3 IR schools in DC. My s investigated all 3.
Gtown is def an upper echelon school. They have a great program, but you’ll need the best grades, scores, ecs etc. to get in. Many great students who want to go to school in DC don’t even apply because they don’t want the Catholic Experience.
As far as IR goes, GW and AU are about the same. Recent IR rankings may have AU above GW, but GW may out weigh AU in over all rankings. Both have great internships and career centers. I know from gov/ state dept. friends that AU is definitely known in the state dept /gov. realm. But, I’m sure GW is too.
I think, as many have said before, you need to investigate all 3 campuses. All are great! You just need to find the one where you feel the most comfortable. Good luck!</p>
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