Program Applied To (MPA, MPP, IR, etc.): MPP/phd/law school Schools Applying To: im trying to get people's idea about what kind of program fits me well, but im definitely looking for top programs in prestigious schools Undergraduate institution: Top 3 public university Undergraduate GPA: 3.9 Undergraduate Majors: Economics, Interdisciplinary Studies (many classes in politics, some history, soc and psyc; thesis in political economy), minor in Mathematics (calc 1,2,liner algebra, differential equation, mathematical statistics, etc. GPA 4.0) GRE Quantitative Score: 800 GRE Verbal Score: 750 GRE AW Score: 4.5 (didn't prepare at all and screwed this up) Years Out of Undergrad (if applicable):1 Years of Work Experience: 1 Describe Relevant Work Experience: fulltime analyst in economic consulting; internships in finance that are not quite relevant Languages: English, Chinese Quant: very good. but i didn't take multi-calc and real analysis.(i can fix that if needed by taking classes in community college i guess) Strength of SOP: im worried that i don't have much relevant experience other than coursework and thesis. internships and current job are all in private sector Strength of LOR (be honest, describe the process, etc): two politics profs and one manager from work; one prof knows me very well, one i advised my thesis; the manager should be an economist
I am actually debating between MPP or PHD in public policy. Also considering law school seriously (since my job is pretty much about econ analysis in anti-trust litigation). Really don't have a clear idea what's the best for me, but ideally i like programs that have both qualitative and quantitative edge. I always thought I am going to get a PHD in economics, but recently I finally figured out that I can't do it if it's full of math and regression. Being able to talk about ideas means a lot to me. Please give me some honest opinions! Thank you so much!