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Okay just about 48 hrs till the decision deadline and I am totally torn between UChicago Harris and Georgetown McCourt. I want to focus on education policy and I’m debating what exactly I want to do after but I know I don’t want a PHD. Harris Pros - they have me the best funding (40,000) - I really liked the school when I went to accepted students day last weekend. - they seem to have more of a focus on domestic policy and there seem to be a lot of opportunities for education policy. Harris Con - I don’t really like Chicago and I’m a little concerned about safety on and around the UChicago Campus. -Math Camp and Coding: I’m not good at math and don’t have a quant background. I got an A in college stats but that’s the only math I’ve taken since HS. - it’s further away from home. McCourt Pro - I like that the school seems really plugged into DC. I might want to go into politics one day and I think there might be better internships - I’m interested in the DC consortium and being able to take classes at other local schools - I was really interested in the presentation from GU politics during admitted students day - They have a new graduate housing building with a free shuttle and included utilities which is a big perk. - it’s closer to where I live now (Boston area) and I have some extended family and a friend in town already. Making friends as an adult sucks lol McCourt Cons - there didn’t seem to be as much of a focus on education policy there and that is my focus area. - they gave me less money (19,000 vs 40,000) I am honestly so torn I’m about to just flip a coin and be done with this. ?

Which school did you end up deciding on? I’m trying to make this decision right now and it feels impossible

Okay just about 48 hrs till the decision deadline and I am totally torn between UChicago Harris and Georgetown McCourt. I want to focus on education policy and I’m debating what exactly I want to do after but I know I don’t want a PHD. Harris Pros - they have me the best funding (40,000) - I really liked the school when I went to accepted students day last weekend. - they seem to have more of a focus on domestic policy and there seem to be a lot of opportunities for education policy. Harris Con - I don’t really like Chicago and I’m a little concerned about safety on and around the UChicago Campus. -Math Camp and Coding: I’m not good at math and don’t have a quant background. I got an A in college stats but that’s the only math I’ve taken since HS. - it’s further away from home. McCourt Pro - I like that the school seems really plugged into DC. I might want to go into politics one day and I think there might be better internships - I’m interested in the DC consortium and being able to take classes at other local schools - I was really interested in the presentation from GU politics during admitted students day - They have a new graduate housing building with a free shuttle and included utilities which is a big perk. - it’s closer to where I live now (Boston area) and I have some extended family and a friend in town already. Making friends as an adult sucks lol McCourt Cons - there didn’t seem to be as much of a focus on education policy there and that is my focus area. - they gave me less money (19,000 vs 40,000) I am honestly so torn I’m about to just flip a coin and be done with this.

Georgetown but I’m also waiting to hear back from another opportunity so it’s up in the air lol

I just did! 40k in aid! I’m considering going to my first choice and saying “match this and I’ll go there”

I got in! 9.5k per semester. I’m still waiting on a few schools but I’m happy

Did anyone else get the email saying that decisions are coming out at 9am CST on Saturday? That feels ages away ugh