huntingbears

Programs & School (All MPA or MPP): Evans (UDubb), NYU Wagner, SciencesPo, Hertie, Humphrey (UofM), LBJ, maybe others Undergraduate Institution: 25-ish ranked public university-- nothing special Undergraduate Major: PoliSci and Interdisciplinary French Studies Undergraduate GPA: 3.56 overall; 3.63 Poli Sci, 3.62 French GRE: 158 V, 152 Q, 3.5 AW Years of Work Experience: 2.5 at time of application. Working for U.S Senate and re-election campaign. Worked directly with the Senator as "body person." Traveled, staffed, briefed, etc. while Senator was in home-state, at all events. Language: French, proficient. Basic Spanish SOP: I hope they will like it... LORs: 1 directly from the Senator (I hope this can carry some weight. The Senator knows me very well, and we've worked very closely), 1 from Chief of Staff, 2 from professors with whom I have great relationships with. Concerns: Obviously pretty bad GRE scores. I write press releases, copy edit, etc. I consider, and have been told, writing is a strong suit of mine. I'm one of two people that make edits and approve event briefings for the Senator... So, I was a little taken back by the AW. Not too surprised about quantitative; I haven't taken math since HS. I am, however, taking an online micro course to demonstrate some ability to handle that. I really hope my work experience will boost my chances. I've attended and staffed 100's of meeting in home-state with the Senator. Studied countless briefs on pretty much any policy you could imagine. I've seen the effect policies have on everyday people, which is why I'm applying. So, my hopes are my work experience, pretty solid GPA, and LORs will offset poor GRE showing and average university. Input would be greatly appreciated!!!