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Wasnt considering that program before but will look into it now, thank you for the feedback! For my lsat 2 years of study I have around a 3.6 with lots of research experience (one funded program and lots of coursework with all As or A-s), hoping that is taken into consideration to make up for my not great overall GPA. Was thinking of writing a supplemental essay to try to highlight this upward trend and success in my last two years.

Anyone willing to look over and/or exchange SOPs for MPA/MPP programs?

Always helpful reading through this thread! Planning on applying to matriculate fall 2017: Program: MPA / MPP Education: 3.3 over all GPA from top 30 (LAC): BA in History/Psychology (3.6 GPA in major) completed senior thesis on US Foreign policy and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. Received an A- for written portion and ‘high pass’ on my oral presentation. Was a funded student summer research fellow. Schools (in order of preference): This is what I am currently trying to narrow down... WWS/HKS (?? I think these are out of reach with my GRE Q score but curious to see opinions), Fels, Tufts, Sanford, Ford, CIPA, USC. Not against looking abroad, either. GRE: 160v (85%) / 158q (72%) / 4.5 (82%) AWA Coursework: Calculus I - A Years of Work Experience: (~5 total) just now finishing up my 27 month service with the Peace Corps. Hold several committee/leadership positions here in country. Prior to serving, I worked in the private sector for 3 years working in regulatory control for large hedge fund clients. Languages: Native English, Advanced Spanish Other: Designed/implemented programs here during peace corps service; Extensive volunteer experience (many in positions of leadership) through undergrad and while working in financial management mostly focusing on youth development/mentoring and the lgbtq community; 4 year NCAA DIII athlete (served as team captain my senior year); completed thesis, funder researcher LORs: strong-- From direct managers from financial work and Peace Corps SOP: Working on this now—I think its pretty strong and links my financial management background with my peace corps service and volunteer experiences and how I want to combine this to bring more pragmatic, effective management to government and NPO. Questions/Concerns: Having a difficult time narrowing down appropriate/realistic programs based on my stats/work experience.. any input on school selection would be a GREAT help. GRE Q score + lack of quant courses in undergrad a red flag?