Should I apply to GW (Location, Urban ect)

SJ2727
Mon, 26 Nov 2018 16:35:31 +0000

I think you should visit both GWU and AU. Weigh up the “more urban” feel vs the “traditional but more isolated” feel. Just because your sister didn’t like an urban campus, doesn’t mean you won’t enjoy it. You may prefer a cafeteria as you’ll get at AU, or you may find it restrictive vs the choices offered at GW. You should get your own feel and campus tours will be one way to do it. I agree with your mom about applying to both - my D is, she liked them both, even though the campuses feel quite different. DC in general as a location is wonderful for anything politics related and honestly (I know many partisan people disagree but) I think either GW or AU will give you what you want, so choosing based on what campus you’ll live on for the next four years is totally acceptable!

Agree you should probably visit Georgetown as well, though it’s pretty much a reach for many people even high scorers. It is the ultimate for DC though, sadly a high reach for my D who decided against even applying.

** if the cafeteria concern is social, you’re much more likely to make friends in residence halls than grabbing a quick lunch anyway -