gradschoolseeker

I am graduating this year (May 2010) and getting a Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics - Agricultural and Environmental Econ (at a Big 10 university). Considering my Econ and Mathematics background, I was wondering if someone can help direct me to programs that are heavy in those areas? Other topics I am interested in, (I love analysis): -Comparative Policy and Politics -International Policy, foreign policy -Analysis and evaluation -Developmental Econ It may seem that I should get an MA in Econ; however, I'm really liking the professional degree of an MPA/MPP. Please let me know if you think it would be wise to stick with Econ vs. the MPA. These are some schools I am thinking about, I am planning to start the application process for Spring 2011, or Fall 2011. George Mason UMBC North Carolina State University I have weak GPA of 3.2, my GREs are V: 550, Q: 620, & Writing: 4. I understand I'm not competitive. I have to try the GRE again. Please let me know if you'd like to learn more about my situation. I'm looking forward to some feedback.

Good point, Demetrios2011. I was under the impression, if it wasn't accredited it meant that the school wasn't a recognized program.

Is age a factor when applying to MPP/MPA programs? I'm graduating early from my undergraduate studies. Should I go into the workforce? Or should I immediately apply for graduate school... I really need some sort of advice...I have 3 years of Ag/environmental Policy exposure and many internships completed. Goodness gracious, I'm so confused.

Thanks for your response. I'll check out those links!

When you are looking for a MPP/MPA program, do you have to take in consideration if the program is NASPAA reviewed? Are there other ways to see if the program is in fact accredited?

I studied over 1000 and only 3 came up on the exam.

Hi Everyone, Can anyone comment on Applied Economics programs?..I'm alluding to Agricultural or Environmental/Nat. Resource Economics. I have a background in Applied Econ from a big 10 university. Major: Economics (Specialization: Environmental Economics) GPA: 3.1 GRE .. not a pretty sight: W: 4.5 Q: 600 V: 450 I should probably retake it...perhaps you all can give me study tips for the Verbal part? 3 years of research experience/analysis with non profits pertaining to agricultural policy. Worked with financial dept within my university. Hold PR officer position within my University's cultural committee. So far, I am checking out these schools for a MS in Ag. Econ: (1) UIUC (2) DePaul (3) Nebraska - Lincoln (4) Purdue Do I have any chances at these schools? Please let me know if there are other schools I should consider. Thanks.

Hi Everyone, I'm a senior in a big 10 university. I am starting to do my grad school research process. Major: Economics (Specialization: Environmental Economics) GPA: 3.1 GRE .. not a pretty sight: W: 4.5 Q: 600 V: 450 I should probably retake it...perhaps you all can give me study tips for the Verbal part? 3 years of research experience/analysis with non profits pertaining to agricultural policy. Worked with financial dept within my university. Hold PR officer position within my University's cultural committee. Looking for a MPP/MPA (I'm thinking I will probably specialize in Environmental Policy): Any chances of getting in to: (1) Maryland - Balt. County (2) UIC (3) Old Dominion (4) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (5) George Mason (6) Delaware Any suggestions on what schools I should also consider? I really am looking forward to what you all have to say, this is a great forum

Oh its so nice to hear that there are people like me! Thanks for your response. Please let me know what schools that you are looking at...considering we have very similar goals. I'm very worried, however, hopefully all works out. Thanks again.

Thank you so much for your response. I really do appreciate your input. Any other school that you'd recommend? Have you heard students get in to an MPA/MPP with a low GPA?

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