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Hey! I have two awesome opportunities right now and am surveying everyone I can for recommendations. Right now, I am an associate at an applied education policy research firm (i.e. a consultant). I have the opportunity to help open a new office, but my heart isn't in consulting for the long term. My boss/mentor knows I'm planning on going back to do a PhD and advised he thinks I'm ready to apply this year. Age is a concern, as I would be 30 by the time I start if I delay for another year. There's a lot more to it, but would you take another year with a great company or go back to school a year earlier and progress in your desired career path? My goal is to be a prof or work at a think tank. Education: R1 public school for undergrad and grad. Undgrad majors: history, German, and political science. Grad program was in public policy and is ranked in the top 3. GPA: 3.66 (ugrad) 3.8 (grad) GRE: V166 Q157 AWA 4.5 I'm planning on taking the GRE again due to the low quant score. Research background: Publications with the federal gov., think tanks, and an education agency. I've been project manager on a few things and am currently the lead analyst on a program evaluation. LOR: dean of a college, my boss/mentor, and someone else. Program: PhD in social policy or ed policy Look forward to hearing from you all! Best of luck!