puravidagg

How do you know which programs are top tier/2nd tier/3rd tier? Which rankings do you go by? The NRC? US News? I'm hoping to apply next year and wanted to know how I should be gauging the programs, especially for IR and Comparative. Thanks in advance!

I have a question regarding prospective student visiting weekend-- are these all-expenses paid?

I think the GW posts on the results page are real-- PhD Orientation day has been put on the GWU's political science event calendar (scroll to see February)... http://politicalscience.columbian.gwu.edu/events-calendar