Bombaygunner

Man, this thread is so useful! Thanks to everyone for contributing. - I'm applying for Fall 2015 admission to: Columbia SIPA MIA, JHU SAIS MA/MAIA, Yale MAGA, Cornell MPA, NYU MA IR. - I've got 2 years work exp, writing for Forbes Magazine and I've lived/interned across Asia and Europe. - Got 325 / 340 in my first GRE attempt (163 V 162 Q awaiting AW score) I've got a few questions: - Is 325 good enough for the GRE or is it worth trying again to score better in Quant? - I did my undergrad in the UK (BSc Business & International Relations from a decent uni with a great business school) and got 66% which is classified as a 2:1. I've read that my mark equates to a 3.5 GPA in the American system. Is this about right? - I'll be 24 when I apply and 25 when I join (with 3 years work exp). You reckon that's too young? - Should I consider Princeton WWS or is my GPA (assuming it is 3.5) probably too low? - Is there any advantage to applying early? ie a day after the application portal opens in August? Thanks in advance.