Hello All,
I apologize for the quotidian "am I competitive" question , but i'm driving myself a little nuts- I've searched for any metrics on Columbia SIPA admissions, in terms of GRE, GPA etc, but the most I could find is an acceptance rate. They seem to be especially clandestine in regards to their interquartile GRE range, as I've contacted several admissions reps to no avail. SO, with that said, I wanted to get some perspectives on whether I'd make a competitive candidate for the Executive MPA program ( my intended term of entry is Fall 2016 or 2017), I inquired whether they had a firm experience cutoff for the Executive format- and it seems they are more concerned of the holistic potential of the candidate. I want to enroll in a PT-EMPA program, as I am married, and would like to synchronously pursue further academic enrichment, while gaining more exposure in state/federal public sector- defense/safety programs.
Education
Undergrad: 3.46 GPA, Business; MBA (3.8 GPA) 4+1 program- from regionally ranked university #30
MS in Organizational Leadership/Public Safety (in progress) from Johns Hopkins University ; will be completed upon matriculation to
Courseload consisting of Micro & Macro, Bus Stat I & II, Analytic Geometry & Calculus, Finite Mathematics, Managerial Microeconomics (grad), Financial Management (grad), Accounting I & II.
Experience
2+ years with Microsoft Public Sector (Large, complex contract for City of New York)-workload is highly quantitative; relevant experience in project financials, earned value, risk management, contract & proposal management.
1 year as Project Manger for Enactus (lead community project during undergraduate studies). 1 year volunteering before that.
Eagle Scout.
Several unrelated internships.
Scores: 156V 159Q 4.0AW
Based on my stats- am I in the range that would render me competitive for SIPA's program?
Though I am primarily concerned with SIPA- I'm also interested in Wagner's evening program & Fels EMPA program as a recourse.
Thank you; any and all direction is appreciated!