George Mason University

George Mason himself

I discovered another great university last week, and I highly recommend that some GPS students consider George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. 

Home to around 20,000 undergraduate students, GMU is a great place to go if you are interested in foreign policy, language, English, education, public policy, international affairs, or journalism.  They also have an excellent nursing program. And because it's so close to Washington D.C., there are plenty of internship possibilities. There's also a shuttle bus that runs in to D.C. on a regular basis.

George Mason is a public institution in Virginia, and although it is also a research institution, it is also a traditional liberal arts colleges.  Their current student profile is around a 3.3-3.6 with 1120-1250 or 23-28 test scores (this is the middle 50% score range).  It is also test optional, but you would need a 3.5 to be admitted without test scores.

Because George Mason University (they're the Patriots, of course!) is located in the suburbs, the campus is green, leafy, and wooded....very pretty!  What did I like most about George Mason  however? It is a very diverse campus, with friendly, motivated students from all over the world.  And it might be the perfect place for you!