same for American (the interest early and often). My 25 had a roughly similar UW / W GPA and was accepted, but we did lots of DI. American doesn’t feel all that big, though.
I’d definitely consider applying as a language / IR double major (or language major with IR minor). Switching is likely easy at most schools if needed between these (though NOT all). Most schools really are on look-out for language majors!
St. Andrews University in Scotland might merit a look.
Or University of Edinburgh where you’ll feel like you’re in Harry Potter Land.
Does she speak any of these languages? URI seems to love multilingual students (at least in engineering). https://web.uri.edu/politicalscience/academics/isd-program/
Just chiming in to say that I had a recruitable kiddo who decided not to go that route and they couldn’t be happier with the decision. The sports were A LOT (made national team for one, D3 recruitable for another, walk-on potential for a 3rd) and kiddo was just… done. Ready to be a full-time student. They are now a frosh in college and very happy with the decision. Your daughter might have the same attitude. GL to her!
It is common for students to want to go away for university. It is also common for this to cost more. Each family needs to decide what they can afford. A lot of students stay in-state because that it what they can afford. Admissions is also sometimes more predictable in-state.
I think that it might be worth sending in an application to U.Mass Lowell even if the preference is to go elsewhere. When the time comes it is good to make sure that you will have an affordable acceptance.
I would also be tempted to send in an application to UNH. It is a good university with an international relations program and a very attractive campus. It is also out of state but not too far from Massachusetts.