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If you have a poly-sci bent, are mainly focused on history, but want to look at issues of education policy, Virginia would be a great place to be. The Miller Center of Public Affairs does all kinds of policy stuff (Gareth Davies was there finishing his book "See Gov't Grow" re: education policy from Johnson to Reagan), the 20th Century History is solid, and the Curry School of Education is one of the top in the country with an emphasis on PhDs in ed. policy - I'm sure there are plenty of opportunities for interdisciplinary work, especially through the Miller Center.

My understanding from a faculty contact was that Penn only took 3-4 in 20th US total this year after an unexpectedly high yield last year.