Previous Schools (Name, type, or tier): NYU
Previous Degrees and GPAs: BA Psychology, 3.72 GRE Scores (Verbal/Quantitative/Analytical Writing): 164v 159q 4.5aw Previous Work Experience (Years, Type): 2 yrs in the Peace Corps in West Africa, 2 yrs in development at an int'l school, 2 yrs teaching English in Japan, 2.5+ yrs working in development/communications at a domestic nonprofit;
Math/Econ Background: Calc and stats in college, studying microecon now to prepare Foreign Language Background (if applicable to your program): advanced level French and Pulaar, adv-intermediate level German, low-intermediate Japanese, some Italian Intended Field of Study in Grad School: nonprofit management Long Term Professional Goals: domestic nonprofit program management
Schools Applied to & Results: NYU Wagner (accepted, no funding), New School (accepted, 40% tuition reduction), Penn Fels (accepted, $8500 scholarship), UVermont (waiting to hear, but likely accepted), Monterey Institute (accepted, waiting to hear on funding), UW Evans (accepted, in-state tuition+stipend) Ultimate Decision & Why: Depends on funding at the remaining schools, but UW is the front runner for now. Money is a big factor for me. Advice for Future Applicants: I'll second "know your priorities" - if it's funding, research where you are most likely to get the most funding, if it's program, research the exact curriculum of each school and see if it meets your needs, if it's jobs/internships, research where the most (of your ideal) jobs are, and apply to schools in that city/region, where the school is likely to have good connections.
Good luck!