GRE Score (Revised): V: 163 Q: 156 AWA 5.0
GPA: 3.86 (Major) 3.65 (All college) Work Experience: 4 years working in educational non-profit; currently, I run an after school program as the site coordinator, managing up to 5 staff and 95 youth in areas of academic support, enrichment activities, and recreation. I am also a Youth Development trainer for my organization for after school staff throughout San Francisco. I train on topics like youth participation, skill building, safety and relationship building, and community involvement. I was a recipient of a leadership award and am now up for Employee of the Year (10 candidates out of about 300 employees). Undergrad Institution (Public, Private, Ivy, etc..): Public Applying for PhD or Masters: Masters, 2015. Program: Human Development and Psychology What Other Schools Are You Applying To: UCLA (MA in Human Development and Psychology), Stanford (POLS), CSU schools (safety schools)
I also know that my Statement of Purpose is strong and my personal background will help bolster my application. I'm a little worried about my recommenders sending in their letters on time. They are all busy professionals and I don't want to appear annoying. Any advice for any of my credentials?