Hello everyone, this is my first and I hope somebody here would be able to help me. I'm graduating this semester, looking to apply for grad school in the coming Fall of 2013. I'm wondering whether or not my "resume" info could compensate for my lack of work experience when applying to grad schools. I'm also wondering what schools anyone would suggest, or about how many I should apply to (I have a list of about 20 right now, I really want to shorten that down)
I am looking for a Master's involving Peace and Conflict Resolution, or IR in general.
Programs Considered: Conflict Resolution, IR, not sure what else
Undergraduate institution: University of Connecticut, graduating in 3.5 years with two bachelors
Undergraduate GPA: roughly 3.7 out of 4.0, 3.6 in history major, 3.5 in IR
Undergraduate Major: International Relations (diplomacy focus) - History as a second
Study Abroad: Spent a semester in Sweden, traveled to 10 different countries including Israel/Palestine
GRE: V: 155 Q: 156 W: (still waiting on grade)
Years Out of Undergrad (by enter date): none
Years of Work Experience: ~3, if including part-time work/internships
Describe Relevant Work Experience: Internship with State Department this coming Spring; interned at non-profit focused on rule of law in 3rd world countries; interned on a congressional political campaign; 2 years as an AV technician (part-time job)
Languages: French