amyrue

Hi, Great thread ..! I am applying for an MPA with a strong emphasis on international development. My background is : BA Political Science GPA 3.3 major 3.6 (Canadian University) 2005 Currently Masters in Urban and Regional Planning GPA 3.6ish or 2:1 (British University) 2010 grad Work Experience - 3+ years British local government as an urban planner TA- while in undergrad Voluntary experience HIV/ Aids Charity focused on education and entreneurship for orphans in Zimbabwe for 4 months ( end of 2000 ... is that too long ago?)Extra curricular pursuits (while in undergrad) - member of university judicial board, president and vice president of two university organisations I am wondering if i should mention some of those things ....like the voluntary work as its so long ago, but really had an impact on my choice of field. I am also needing funding as an international student... (either TA or RA would be great!). I have been studing for my GREs for the last month and want to do really well on them as my undergraduate GPA is not all that fantastic, but i am also hoping that my current MURP GPA is going to help. I am considering Arizona St, CMU, Cornell, Duke, Virginia Tech, Clarke IDCE (not a MPA or MPP),Mich St I am deliberately not trying too may Ivy league schools to spread my chances. I am also realising that I have nothing quantitative on my transcripts and i may not be able to get a math course in until next summer. Any help and suggestions would be most welcome Amyrue