Program: MPP/MIA/MPA
Interests: International Development
Schools Applying To: SIPA, HKS, SAIS, Sanford, WWS
Undergrad Institution: Non-ivy top-10 school
Undergraduate GPA: 3.7 Undergraduate Major: BA Political Science & International Studies
GRE: 163V, 162Q, 5W
Years of Work Experience: 4
Languages: English, Hindi, beginner Mandarin
Work Experience: 2 years teaching in a rural community abroad, UN summer internship, 2-years working in operations at top tech search engine
LORs: Three strong ones, one from undergraduate professor, two from former managers (some reused from last application)
Other Things: Applied in the past, and got into SIPA/SAIS/Sanford, but decided to not go, and get more work experience (wanted to strengthen analytical skills). Since last time, I'll have 2 years of more experience, as well as engagement with 2 Boards, and other community service. Have also taken economics courses.