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I have been set on applying into American University's Master's of Political Communication program since it the program was created. I will be applying in a few months and, if accepted, begin in the fall of 2011 straight of out undergrad.
From where I'm standing, attending a mostly-good rural state school in south Georgia, American seems like a fantastic school with unbelievable opportunities. I was able to visit the campus and meet with the director of the program and was absolutely blown away. But I recognize that everything in Washington is driven by competition and while American may be a better school than where I'm at now, it doesn't completely hold up to a master's degree from Georgetown or George Washington (schools I will not likely be accepted to and could never afford).
So my question is, are my perceptions of D.C. universities skewed? For those of you are familiar with the perceptions in Washington, does a degree from AU carry the same weight as one from other schools in the area?
AU has a great rep. It will be worth the investment. Expensive though.
Good to know. And yeah, I'm pretty much banking on being offered an assistantship or having to stick around here to work in a crappy job to save while I defer a year.
American University is pretty solid overall. Also has good connections with GW and Georgetown.
Actually, most of the universities in the DC area have a good reputation, except for UDC. But I know folks who've landed good jobs even coming out of there.
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American University is pretty solid overall. Also has good connections with GW and Georgetown.
Actually, most of the universities in the DC area have a good reputation, except for UDC. But I know folks who've landed good jobs even coming out of there.
UDC grad school rep is better than it's undergrad for sure. The CC thing will help though.
American University is pretty solid overall. Also has good connections with GW and Georgetown.
Actually, most of the universities in the DC area have a good reputation, except for UDC. But I know folks who've landed good jobs even coming out of there.
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George Mason is my backup. How is its reputation?
George Mason a good rep. That is where I am in grad school at now. I am in the Public Policy program. We are rising fast. We are not Georgetown, AU or GWU yet but we are not that far behind. Especially when it comes to International Trade or Transportation Policy.
George Mason a good rep. That is where I am in grad school at now. I am in the Public Policy program. We are rising fast. We are not Georgetown, AU or GWU yet but we are not that far behind. Especially when it comes to International Trade or Transportation Policy.
Awesome. I'm applying into the Public Policy program as well.
Thanks for all of your opinions.
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