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@TimB, thank you for the info! I visited GW, U of Maryland, and Georgetown recently, and I just wish cost were not an issue. Georgetown seems like the best but I'd most likely have to pay full price there. GW seems like the second best, but the funding there is basically a "maybe." U of Maryland seems to have as great of professors as the other two, but the caliber of the students seems lower, so that's a concern of mine. I'm just conflicted because I was offered very close to a full ride at Maryland.

Hey guys, congrats on getting in! I got into Duke too for the MPP, but even with their fellowship and assistantship money, it seems really expensive. I was also admitted to U of Maryland and GW, both of which could potentially be a lot cheaper. Do you guys have any ideas of the reputation of Duke vs U of Maryland and GW? Does it even matter at all? I'm from California, where these kinds of things don't really matter, so I'm not sure how to assess this situation. I'm mostly concerned about: 1) being surrounded by smart people, 2) getting a good job in government, non-profit, or maybe even the private sector after graduating, and 3) making connections to people in the field of public policy. Thanks in advance!