carrollm88

Hello there! I am very interested in the dual AM/MPP program at UChicago. Having my undergrad degree in Social Work, I don't have much quant courses (thinking back, maybe 1 econ course, and 2 math courses). Is this really going to hurt my chances, or do the current Harris students know of many accepted students in this position? Thanks so much!

Hello, Thank you so much for posting this thread. I really have my heart set of the AM (similar to MSW)/MPP dual degree for University of Chicago. My concern is my competitiveness for Harris- I have little quant experience (I got my undergrad degree in Social Work and quant wasn't part of the program. GPA:3.4 (higher if you just look at just my major) BS- Social Work, BA- Visual Art & New Media, minor-psychology (member of Psi Chi Honors Society), honors program member of my college. GRE score: Haven't taken GRE yet Work experience: 1.5 years working as a case manager for Medicaid recipients. I'm currently serving in the Peace corps, which is a 2 year commitment. I also have one year of internship experience through my social work department. Also, in college, I was a resident assistant for 3 years and president of my college's women's student union for 2.5 years Language skills: English (native), Spanish (Intermediate), Lhukonzo (African bantu language)- intermediate, French (beginner) Quantitative requirements: I've only taken 1 econ class and 2 math (one basic and another statistics). This is my worry! Overseas experience (work, study and teaching): I'm currently in Uganda in Peace Corps. I went to Ghana twice (once as a summer course, and once I helped plan the academic trip as an internship). I also did one of my social work internships in Ireland working with gypsies. Is the lack of quant really going to hurt me for admission? Since I'm abroad right now, taking an online class isn't really possible (internet access isn't dependable enough where I am). Any input would be helpful!

Hello, Thank you so much for posting this thread. I really have my heart set of the AM (similar to MSW)/MPP dual degree for University of Chicago. My concern is my competitiveness for Harris- I have little quant experience (I got my undergrad degree in Social Work and quant wasn't part of the program. GPA:3.4 (higher if you just look at just my major) BS- Social Work, BA- Visual Art & New Media, minor-psychology (member of Psi Chi Honors Society), honors program member of my college. GRE score: Haven't taken GRE yet Work experience: 1.5 years working as a case manager for Medicaid recipients. I'm currently serving in the Peace corps, which is a 2 year commitment. I also have one year of internship experience through my social work department. Also, in college, I was a resident assistant for 3 years and president of my college's women's student union for 2.5 years Language skills: English (native), Spanish (Intermediate), Lhukonzo (African bantu language)- intermediate, French (beginner) Quantitative requirements: I've only taken 1 econ class and 2 math (one basic and another statistics). This is my worry! Overseas experience (work, study and teaching): I'm currently in Uganda in Peace Corps. I went to Ghana twice (once as a summer course, and once I helped plan the academic trip as an internship). I also did one of my social work internships in Ireland working with gypsies. Is the lack of quant really going to hurt me for admission? Since I'm abroad right now, taking an online class isn't really possible (internet access isn't dependable enough where I am). Any input would be helpful!

Hello there! I am very interested in the dual AM/MPP program at UChicago. Having my undergrad degree in Social Work, I don't have much quant courses (thinking back, maybe 1 econ course, and 2 math courses). Is this really going to hurt my chances, or do the current Harris students know of many accepted students in this position? Thanks so much!