Hi there, I would like to begin applying to schools next year. Do I have a chance?
GPA: 3.1 (a bit higher for major, better grades in higher level courses)
GRE: 164 verbal / 159 quant (estimate)
University: Top 30 private university in the northeast
Major: International Affairs
Work experience: 1 year of internship experience post graduation on Capitol Hill, lobbying firm, trade associations, plus between 2-3 years at an international development consulting company as a FT project management staffer prior to matriculation
Degree sought: MPP or MPA programs, with an international focus
Post-graduation career plans: Consulting firm working with public sector clients (USG)
I expect pretty average letters of recommendations but I generally write baller statements.
Schools interested: UVa, American, GWU, Syracuse, W&M, Duke