[The 'Am I competitive' thread - READ ME BEFORE POSTING]

My first question is regarding GRE scores. I took it twice and scored pretty similarly. I was wondering if anyone had insight as to if one score looks better than the other or if the difference does not amount to much. Thanks.

 

First Test: 162Q, 156V, 4 AW

Second Test: 159Q, 161V, 4.5 AW

 

Still very early on in my process but figured I would post my "am I competitive" since I am on here.
 

Program: MPA

 

Schools considered: Princeton WWS, HKS, Georgetown, others TBD

 

Major: Human Resource Management (I know, very random) from  Rutgers

 

GPA: 3.8 (Good GPA, very easy major)

 

GRE: Please see questions above First Test: 162Q, 156V, 4AW      Second test: 159Q, 161V, 4.5AW

 

Undergrad school: Rutgers

 

Years since UG: 2 as of today 

 

Work experience: 2 years working for a Congressman. Worked in district managing his community affairs. Deputy campaign manager on his reelection campaign. Moved to DC to work for him last month

 

Coursework: My biggest concern. I took Stats 101, Micro, and standard calc, but it wasn't required for my major so I did not take many classes

 

Language: Very basic Spanish, trying to learn more (just bought Rosetta Stone)

 

SoP:  TBD

 

LoR: My boss, a US Congressman. I am all set with other ones but academic one may be a challenge

 

Other: I am on my local planning board and a mentor in Big Brothers Big Sisters