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  1. [Disclaimer 1:] I already posted this in the Social Science forum, and application forum. I am in no way trying to litter the site, I am just unfamiliar with the layout of the forum and decided this is probably a more appropriate section for my post. [Disclaimer 2:] I apologize if I missed a required introduction format. I searched around the forum to see if there was a template for intros but did not find one. Second, I did a search to see if there were already discussions related to this post. Again, did not see much. However, I am on an iPhone. If someone knows of something in relation to this post, I will direct myself there. ... I am a U.S. Army Ranger looking to transition away from the Military and into grad school within the next few years (2017-18?). I initially wanted to apply to an IR Program after undergrad, but probably would have settled for a program as I didn't have work experience. Instead, I decided to commission as an Army Officer and pursue special operations. I went to Michigan State for undergrad where I got a 3.6 in economics. I have no yet taken the GRE, pretty much due to optempo, but plan on it within the year. I want to pursue a Master's in IR. Having said this, what should I be thinking about as a potential applicant? What should I do to prepare? I know the "am I competitive?" question is often overused here, but how does my work experience set me apart, if at all? Goal sheet would be JHU, Georgetown, Princeton, Columbia, etc... Looking to focus on counter insurgency/global security. Thank you for the insight. I've been lurking around in the shadows on this forum enough. I look forward to helping however possible. RLTW
  2. Again, another oversight. I am on iPhone. I went through DOD training in Mandarin, so regional interest would be Asia with focus on counter insurgency/security... In a perfect world.
  3. 6fox- I forgot to answer your #2.... My desired endstate is more than likely public sector. Possibly State Dept, DIA, Policy... Academia would be awesome, I just am in my mid twenties, will be early 30s before I am done with MA. Phd would be daunting that late. Private sector would be cool by me as well, I'm just not sure what I would do outside of defense contracting. Thoughts?
  4. All- This is fantastic advice. Aloha- I am not at Bragg... Thankfully, the southern heat and I do not get along. Ironically, I am currently in the Aloha State. 6Fox- this is great to know. I definitely am not the "honor, country, duty" type, and would never use that as leverage in an application. Instead the professional, personal, and cultural development is much more significant. Don't get me wrong, it is incredibly rewarding work and a privilege, but it is also more if you want it to be. Considering my lower than average GPA, and the fact I'm sure a lot of Military Officers apply for such programs, is GRE my greatest factor in pushing my packet? LORs? I was a congressional staffer before I Commissioned and still somewhat keep in touch with people on the Hill. All- I apologize for the post in this forum. I actually never searched the professional forum, oversight on my part. So, I will unfortunately post my OP in there. Sorry, it is not my intent to litter the forums. RLTW
  5. Awesome, man. That is good advice. I understand that finding a professor whose research interests align with yours are important. Is this something I should start thinking about? Is it too early to contact a professor? Again, it won't be for a while, but I am a very timeline and goal driven person (I blame the military). I just want to find out as much as I can before I start so that I am able to get into a top tier program. I've been reading some of the other applicants bios and realize that they are leagues ahead of me.
  6. First, I apologize if I missed a required introduction format. I searched around the forum to see if there was a template for intros but did not find one. Second, I did a search to see if there were already discussions related to this post. Again, did not see much. However, I am on an iPhone. If someone knows of something in relation to this post, I will direct myself there. Anyway, I am a U.S. Army Ranger looking to transition away from the Military and into grad school within the next few years (2017-18?). I initially wanted to apply to an IR Program after undergrad, but probably would have settled for a program as I didn't have work experience. Instead, I decided to commission as an Army Officer and pursue special operations. I went to Michigan State for undergrad where I got a 3.6 in economics. I have no yet taken the GRE, pretty much due to optempo, but plan on it within the year. I want to pursue a Master's in IR. Having said this, what should I be thinking about as a potential applicant? What should I do to prepare? I know the "am I competitive?" question is often overused here, but how does my work experience set me apart, if at all? Goal sheet would be JHU, Georgetown, Princeton, Columbia, etc... Looking to focus on counter insurgency/global security. Thank you for the insight. I've been lurking around in the shadows on this forum enough. I look forward to helping however possible. RLTW
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