<p>I’m in the same boat!!! I’m deciding between Northeastern and GW. (Katy i got into American too with 1/2 tuition, but it wasn’t for me) I have the same stigma that GW has much better name recognition and prestige but I feel that NU’s business program is really what I’m looking for. I’m still undecided (mostly because I really love DC and GW’s facilities and GW gave me a lot more money than NEU) but I see where youre coming from. My only real concern is NEU’s reputation outside Boston. I’m from New York and would like to get coops and eventually a job in New York and I’ve heard that outside of Boston, the NEU name and connections don’t get you as far. Is there any truth to this? I’m really torn and have no idea how I’m going to decide. My parents on the other hand want me to go to SUNY Binghamton where I won’t be in debt so my other sticking point is will coop and the Northeastern connections pay off if I’m taking out all these loans as opposed to going to Bing. Ahhh tough choices.</p>