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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]Pros: Strong teaching and research, compact campus (some might say too small), [i]close to DC if you can't get into GW or Georgetown[/i], small classes [/quote]
Thanks for the insights! 
I am wondering about the comparison to GW. I can see why people would choose Georgetown over GW and American, but as an outsider, [b]I am not convinced GW is better than American[/b]. (My senior is awaiting decisions from all 3). American does a better job of at least indicating that they want to provide mentoring and some personal attention than GW, from what I've been able to tell on tours and in brief interactions. The stats on outcomes after graduation seem about the same at AU and GW. GW seems better located for internships, but is it a better school? American has smaller classes than GW and multiple "school within a school" opportunities to build connections between kids and professors. 
We'll let our kid make the choice if the acceptances come in but I'm genuinely not sure whether GW or AU would be better. [/quote]

I went to GW and I'd say that this is accurate.  GW has more delusions of grandeur in its advertising and a more happening location, but all that said, I'd say the schools are equally yoked.[/quote]

I agree with this, too. GW has a slightly higher ranking, but I think it's because they pay more attention to/are somewhat better at generating the right numbers. They are equivalent schools (and both top-notch for international affairs and political science.)[/quote]

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