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  1. Hi all! Starting this thread for folks who applied to the MS in Information Experience Design (IXD) at Pratt for 2020 admissions. Goal is to keep track of when folks start hearing back about admissions and scholarship. I submitted my application in November 2019 and sat in on a course in May 2019. Excited about the prospect of the Research track -- not a designer here.
  2. Hey, thank you! The LoRs are from people who know me extremely well. Both Chief's have known me for over a year and the project I worked on at the US Mission was one that was atypical for an Intern to have been assigned (my direct supervisor and the program specialist were assigned it and could not complete it, so the Minister Counselor [head of the Section] assigned it to me to see if I could get it done after reading my published piece and believing my research/writing skills would enable me to do so). While completing the project, I interacted very closely with several Chief's of Units. I would never use a high-level person just because of their title. I am using them because they can attest to my skill level right now. Apologies for the long response, but I just want to clarify this in case someone else reads the post and has a similar response re: using those persons as recommenders. I understand your thoughts on my GRE score, which is why I asked. I will take that into consideration. For me, the negative of taking it again and studying intensely to raise my score is that I would then be taking time away from the written portions of the applications. Do you think it would be worth splitting up my time investment for grad school apps in order to raise the score? Also, I understand the 3-5+ in a good organization, but do you firmly believe that it is more important to work at a "good" organization potentially doing menial work for 3-5 years after undergrad versus begin new programs and contribute lasting organizational change in a "prestigious" organization throughout 3 years of undergraduate studies? Thanks again!
  3. Hi! I just took the GRE yesterday and got a 160V/155Q. I am wondering if, based off of my profile, it would be in my best interest to take the GRE again. I am extremely aware that the thing working against me the most is that I am applying to enter straight after undergrad, but I believe that my SoP adequately addresses why now. I am posting here, and not in the "chances of being accepted" post because I specifically would like to hear from users whether they think that my GRE scores will be what holds me back from getting into these schools. Schools: Harvard Kennedy (I think my GRE scores should be solid for HKS)- MPP, Princeton WWS-MPA, and UC-Berk Goldman-MPP. GRE: 160 Verbal. 155 Quant. I will get essay scores soon, but I am a strong writer (I took the LSAT and have legal experience, so analyzing argumentation comes natural at this point). Undergraduate Info: The New School (NY, NY) // Global Studies (Rights, Justice, Governance concentraction) and a minor in Journalism + Design (think interactive data visualizations and journalism as public art)// Currently 3.8gpa, but will likely increase to around 3.85 by the end of this semester. I have taken 15 credits worth of international affairs graduate-level courses with an average GPA of 3.8. Publications: "From Churches to Mosques: We Need to Include Every Faith Community in the Fight to Against HIV." Poz Magazine, 2015. Work Experience: None full-time post-undergrad (obviously), but.. -Global Strategy Intern, DoSomething.org (part-time internship where I managed a strategic partnership with a not-for-profit in Ghana, designed and created a Global Youth Advisory Board, surveyed 100,000+ members on global systemic issues and presented a DoSomething.org action plan, and created all global response campaigns) -Host Country Affairs Intern, United States Mission to the United Nations (full-time internship where I archived 4,000 pages of documents and created a memorandum that is serving as guidance for US Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN regarding Travel Restrictions placed on DPRK, Cuba, Syria, Iran, Russia, and PRC) -Assistant Producer of University Showcases, Telsey + Company Casting (part-time job for over 2 years) -Crisis Counselor, Crisis Text Line (certified Crisis Counselor with over 30 hours of training. Serve as a Crisis Counselor weekly) -Public Policy & Affairs Intern, Gay Men's Health Crisis (wrote public comments on the NY Medical Marijuana Bill) -Paralegal Intern, Children's Rights -Legal Intern under Judge Felicia A. Mennin, A.J.S.C., New York City Criminal Court -Policy Intern, Midtown Community Court (co-facilitated cognative behavioral group therapy with ex-convict and non-custodial fathers) Languages: French (intermediate written, speaking, reading) Quant Coursework: Stats with SPSS, Quant. Math Model and Analysis, Micro Econ, Macro Econ Statement of Purpose: Focuses on my desire to conduct quantitative studies regarding the effectiveness of faith-based HIV prevention measures with the end goal of doing work on implementing these measures into NY's Blueprint to End AIDS by 2020. I need an MPP in order to engage, and do so effectively, in this policymaking decisions. Future career goals are centered around working for NYC Government. Letters of Rec: LOR 1: The Chief of the Counterterrorism & Sanctions Unit @ US Mission to the UN, a WWS alum, who negotiated the Iran Nuclear Deal with Kerry LOR 2: The Chief of the Research Unit @ US Mission to the UN, a UC-Berk a PhD alum LOR 3: Director of Public Policy & Affairs @ Gay Men's Health Crisis, an MPA alum LOR 4: Head of Legal Studies @ The New School, wife of the President of TNS and past-director of Int'l Human Rights Law Clinic at Northwestern Law School Other: Semi-finalist for Point Foundation (re-applying this year), Co-Chair of University Government, member of University Security Advisory Committee, University-wide Student Leader of the Year Award, and member of the University Disciplinary Review Panel
  4. Program (MPA(affairs)/MPP) Schools Applying To: Princeton WWS, Harvard HKS, and UC-Berkeley Goldman Undergraduate institution: The New School Undergraduate GPA: 3.8 (includes average 3.8 on 5 graduate courses taken during undergrad, which include 'International Human Rights Law', 'Critical Security Studies', 'Social Entrepreneurship', 'Displacement, Asylum, and Migration, and Human Rights Research and Advocacy Methods') Undergraduate Majors: Global Studies (Rights, Justice, Governance) with minor in Journalism + Design GRE: I am taking it soon. Currently scoring around 155-158 quant and 158-162 verbal on practice tests. Age: 22 when entering Years of Work Experience: None, but 'prestigious' internships Published Work: Hurwitz, Storm. "From Churches to Mosques: We Need to Include Every Faith Community in the Fight Against HIV." Poz Magazine, 2015. Describe Relevant Work Experience: -Global Strategy Intern, DoSomething.org (part-time internship where I managed a strategic partnership with a not-for-profit in Ghana, designed and created a Global Youth Advisory Board, surveyed 100,000+ members on global systemic issues and presented a DoSomething.org action plan, and created all global response campaigns) -Host Country Affairs Intern, United States Mission to the United Nations (full-time internship where I archived 4,000 pages of documents and created a memorandum that is serving as guidance for US Ambassadors regarding Travel Restrictions placed on DPRK, Cuba, Syria, Iran, Russia, and PRC) -Assistant Producer of University Showcases, Telsey + Company Casting (part-time job for over 2 years) -Crisis Counselor, Crisis Text Line (certified Crisis Counselor with over 30 hours of training. Serve as a Crisis Counselor weekly) -Public Policy & Affairs Intern, Gay Men's Health Crisis (wrote public comments on the NY Medical Marijuana Bill) -Paralegal Intern, Children's Rights -Legal Intern under Judge Felicia A. Mennin, A.J.S.C., New York City Criminal Court -Policy Intern, Midtown Community Court Languages: French (intermediate) Quant: Micro, Macro, Stats with SPSS, Quant. Methods Strength of SOP: I plan to focus my SOP on my experience on insight gained from co-facilitating cognitive behavioral group therapy with ex-convict and non-custodial fathers and interviews conducted with GMHC clients, who were HIV positive. My SOP is focused on my desire to move into Domestic Policy (Urban/Health/LGBTQ-focused). Strength of LOR: LOR 1: The Chief of the Counterterrorism & Sanctions Unit @ US Mission to the UN, a WWS alum, who negotiated the Iran Nuclear Deal with Kerry (known for over 1 year will use for all applications) LOR 2: The Chief of the Research Unit @ US Mission to the UN, a UC-Berk a PhD alum (for UC-Berk app) LOR 3: Director of Public Policy & Affairs @ Gay Men's Health Crisis, an MPA alum (will write LOR for HKS/WWS) LOR 4: Professor of Legal Studies @ The New School, wife of the President of TNS and past-director of Int'l Human Rights Law Clinic at Northwestern Law School (Will write academic LOR for WWS/UC-Berk) LOR 5: Professor of Religious Studies @ The New School, Harvard Divinity Alum (will write academic LOR for HKS) Concerns: Lack of full-time work experience. GRE scores being below median. Other: Semi-finalist for Point Foundation (re-applying this year), Co-Chair of University Government, member of University Security Advisory Committee, University-wide Student Leader of the Year Award, and member of the University Disciplinary Review Panel
  5. Program (MPA(affairs)/MPP) Schools Applying To: Princeton WWS, Harvard HKS, and UC-Berkeley Goldman Undergraduate institution: The New School Undergraduate GPA: 3.8 (includes average 3.8 on 5 graduate courses taken during undergrad, which include 'International Human Rights Law', 'Critical Security Studies', 'Social Entrepreneurship', 'Displacement, Asylum, and Migration, and Human Rights Research and Advocacy Methods') Undergraduate Majors: Global Studies (Rights, Justice, Governance) with minor in Journalism + Design GRE: I am taking it soon. Currently scoring around 155-158 quant and 158-162 verbal on practice tests. Age: 22 when entering Years of Work Experience: None, but 'prestigious' internships Published Work: Hurwitz, Storm. "From Churches to Mosques: We Need to Include Every Faith Community in the Fight Against HIV." Poz Magazine, 2015. Describe Relevant Work Experience: -Global Strategy Intern, DoSomething.org (part-time internship where I managed a strategic partnership with a not-for-profit in Ghana, designed and created a Global Youth Advisory Board, surveyed 100,000+ members on global systemic issues and presented a DoSomething.org action plan, and created all global response campaigns) -Host Country Affairs Intern, United States Mission to the United Nations (full-time internship where I archived 4,000 pages of documents and created a memorandum that is serving as guidance for US Ambassadors regarding Travel Restrictions placed on DPRK, Cuba, Syria, Iran, Russia, and PRC) -Assistant Producer of University Showcases, Telsey + Company Casting (part-time job for over 2 years) -Crisis Counselor, Crisis Text Line (certified Crisis Counselor with over 30 hours of training. Serve as a Crisis Counselor weekly) -Public Policy & Affairs Intern, Gay Men's Health Crisis (wrote public comments on the NY Medical Marijuana Bill) -Paralegal Intern, Children's Rights -Legal Intern under Judge Felicia A. Mennin, A.J.S.C., New York City Criminal Court -Policy Intern, Midtown Community Court Languages: French (intermediate) Quant: Micro, Macro, Stats with SPSS, Quant. Methods Strength of SOP: I plan to focus my SOP on my experience on insight gained from co-facilitating cognitive behavioral group therapy with ex-convict and non-custodial fathers and interviews conducted with GMHC clients, who were HIV positive. My SOP is focused on my desire to move into Domestic Policy (Urban/Health/LGBTQ-focused). Strength of LOR: LOR 1: The Chief of the Counterterrorism & Sanctions Unit @ US Mission to the UN, a WWS alum, who negotiated the Iran Nuclear Deal with Kerry (known for over 1 year will use for all applications) LOR 2: The Chief of the Research Unit @ US Mission to the UN, a UC-Berk a PhD alum (for UC-Berk app) LOR 3: Director of Public Policy & Affairs @ Gay Men's Health Crisis, an MPA alum (will write LOR for HKS/WWS) LOR 4: Professor of Legal Studies @ The New School, wife of the President of TNS and past-director of Int'l Human Rights Law Clinic at Northwestern Law School (Will write academic LOR for WWS/UC-Berk) LOR 5: Professor of Religious Studies @ The New School, Harvard Divinity Alum (will write academic LOR for HKS) Concerns: Lack of full-time work experience. GRE scores being below median. Other: Semi-finalist for Point Foundation (re-applying this year), Co-Chair of University Government, member of University Security Advisory Committee, University-wide Student Leader of the Year Award, and member of the University Disciplinary Review Panel
  6. Hi! I am mainly going to focus on Fletcher's Map Your Future program... I am very interested in applying this fall (I will be a senior graduating May 2016), but am not sure how I can strengthen my application to make myself more competitive. I would really appreciate some advice, especially because I am lacking foreign travel/studies experience. I am also considering applying for fellowships.. The main one on my radar at this point in time is the Pickering Graduate Fellowship. Does anyone have any suggestions on others I should look at based off of my profile? Do you think I'd be competitive for Pickering? I do plan on applying to HKS for the MPP should I decide that I am going to apply for Pickering. However, I am aware that my lack of full-time work experience would make things quite tough. Any suggestions of jobs I should look at for post-undergrad graduation? If you wish to have a better idea in regard to my formal writing capabilities, please read an article I wrote titled "From Churches to Mosques: We Need to Include Every Faith Community in the Fight Against HIV", which focuses on the need to expand faith-based HIV prevention and treatment efforts to include Muslim communities due to current North African immigration flows, published today! http://www.poz.com/articles/faith_based_communities_2959_27430.shtml School requirements: Fletcher MALD Map Your Future Program: GPA: 3.4-3.8 GRE: Verb (77-96 percentile) // Quant (61-84 percentile) // Writing (49-92 percentile) GPA: 3.8GPA GRE score: I have not taken the GRE yet, but when I was prepping for the LSAT I was scoring around a 168. Work experience (top duties listed for each position): Host Country Affairs Intern at the Untied States Mission to the United Nations (current) I am not going to provide anything about work being done here until I am finished with the internship. Research Assistant at the Darnal Award for Social Justice • Conducted comparative effectiveness research • Assisted in research on social justice issues occurring in Nepal in regard to Dalit rights • Participated in think tanks with the goal of improving dialogue and inspiring discourse on topics concerning social justice for Dalits via a web-based platform Public Policy Intern at GMHC (formerly known as Gay Men's Health Crisis) • Wrote an article titled "From Churches to Mosques: We Need to Include Every Faith Community in the Fight Against HIV", which focuses on the need to expand faith-based HIV prevention and treatment efforts to include Muslim communities due to current North African immigration flows. • Interviewed GMHC clients • Drafted call-to-action letters addressed to New York State government leaders • Drafted public comments on GMHC’s response to New York State’s Compassionate Care Act Research Associate at the India China Institute The Sacred Himalaya Initiative: Sacred Landscapes and Sustainable Futures, is a new Luce Foundation funded initiative which builds on the successes of the Everyday Religion and Sustainable Environments in the Himalaya (ERSEH) initiative. For the next three years (2014-2017), ICI will be working with a team of researchers from India, China, Nepal and the United States to study and document relationships between religion and ecology, sacred landscapes, pilgrimage routes and ecological, economic and cultural sustainability and resilience in the Himalaya. Paralegal Intern at Children's Rights • Executed data and factual research on child welfare systems • Created memorandums of senate hearings that dealt with policy developments in the child welfare system • Proofed and cite-checked legal documents • Worked on creating an exhibit list and other trial preparatory materials Policy Intern at the Midtown Community Court • Drafted Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for programs mandated by the Midtown Community Court through the Center for Court Innovation • Co-Facilitated workshops for non-custodial fathers with the UPNEXT program for workforce development and fatherhood engagement Legal Intern at the New York City Criminal Court under Judge Felicia A. Mennin, A.J.S.C. • Sat bench with Judge Felicia A. Mennin, A.J.S.C. • Attended workshops on the New York Criminal Justice System • Visited and attended trials at multiple courts throughout the five boroughs of New York City Academic Involvement: Chair of University Student Government *successfully negotiated with the Board of Trustees to create two Student Trustee positions with full voting power Member of the Disciplinary Review Panel at University Member of the Security Advisory Committee at University Honors: Point Foundation Semifinalist (Point Foundation empowers promising LGBTQ students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society.) University Student Leader of the Year for 2014-2015 Academic Year Dean's List College Scholarship Volunteer Work: 2015 NYC AIDS Walk Relevant Coursework (including first semester of senior year): International Human Rights Law (graduate-level) Critical Security Studies (graduate-level) Displacement, Asylum, Migration (graduate-level) Human Rights Research & Advocacy Methods (graduate-level) Rights of the Accused Spatial Thinking with GIS Settler Colonialism, Indigenous Resurgence, and the Politics of Climate Justice Statistics with SPSS Seeking Refuge- Cambodia Stealth Journalism Web Coding for Interactive Design News, Narrative, and Design 1 & 2 Global Economics Microeconomics Modern Political Theory Encountering Religious Pluralism French 1-3 French Grammar/Composition 1 Arts & Neuroscience Language skills: French Intermediate (at this point, it seems I just need to be immersed in a French-speaking country to become advanced/fluent) Overseas experience (work, study and teaching): This is what I fear will be my pitfall. I have not studied abroad due to financial difficulties. I want to apply for jobs post-undergrad abroad, but am not banking on being offered one. Do you think this will serve as a large issue for me? Statement of Purpose: I think that my SoP will be strong... For the Point Foundation Scholarship, I had to write about 10 different types of SoPs and made it to the semi-finals. I'm pretty confident in this section... Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
  7. Hi! I am wondering how competitive people think I could potentially be for the following programs (I have not seriously studied for the GRE at this point, so I am ommitting my rough scores... I am asking for comments primarily based on my applicant profile): Fletcher (MALD) HKS (MPP) IA at SAIS/GU/SIPA GA at Jackson Sex: Male (LGBTQ) Ethnicity: White Age: 21 (entering senior year) GPA: 3.8 Experience: Host Country Affairs Intern at the Untied States Mission to the United Nations (current) Research Assistant at the Darnal Award for Social Justice • Conducted comparative effectiveness research • Assisted in research on social justice issues occurring in Nepal in regard to Dalit rights • Participated in think tanks with the goal of improving dialogue and inspiring discourse on topics concerning social justice for Dalits via a web-based platform Public Policy Intern at GMHC (formerly known as Gay Men's Health Crisis) • Wrote an article titled "From Churches to Mosques: We Need to Include Every Faith Community in the Fight Against HIV", which focuses on the need to expand faith-based HIV prevention and treatment efforts to include Muslim communities due to current North African immigration flows. (this three-page single-spaced article is due to be published on June 25, 2015 in POZ Magazine) • Interviewed GMHC clients • Drafted call-to-action letters addressed to New York State government leaders • Drafted public comments on GMHC’s response to New York State’s Compassionate Care Act Research Assocaite at the India China Institute The Sacred Himalaya Initiative: Sacred Landscapes and Sustainable Futures, is a new Luce Foundation funded initiative which builds on the successes of the Everyday Religion and Sustainable Environments in the Himalaya (ERSEH) initiative. For the next three years (2014-2017), ICI will be working with a team of researchers from India, China, Nepal and the United States to study and document relationships between religion and ecology, sacred landscapes, pilgrimage routes and ecological, economic and cultural sustainability and resilience in the Himalaya. Paralegal Intern at Children's Rights • Executed data and factual research on child welfare systems • Created memorandums of senate hearings that dealt with policy developments in the child welfare system • Proofed and cite-checked legal documents • Worked on creating an exhibit list and other trial preparatory materials Policy Intern at the Midtown Community Court • Drafted Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for programs mandated by the Midtown Community Court through the Center for Court Innovation • Co-Facilitated workshops for non-custodial fathers with the UPNEXT program for workforce development and fatherhood engagement • Updated and maintained Midtown Community Court Website • Designed one-page materials to advertise programs offered by the Midtown Community Court • Managed and maintained the Midtown Community Court Facebook page Legal Intern at the New York City Criminal Court under Judge Felicia A. Mennin, A.J.S.C. • Sat bench with Judge Felicia A. Mennin, A.J.S.C. • Attended workshops on the New York Criminal Justice System • Visited and attended trials at multiple courts throughout the five boroughs of New York City - New York Criminal Court - Kings County Criminal Court - Red Hook Community Court - Midtown Community Court Academic Involvement: Chair of University Student Government *successfully negotiated with the Board of Trustees to create two Student Trustee positions with full voting power Member of the Disciplinary Review Panel at University Member of the Security Advisory Committee at University Honors: Point Foundation Semifinalist (Point Foundation empowers promising LGBTQ students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society.) University Student Leader of the Year for 2014-2015 Academic Year Dean's List College Scholarship Volunteer Work: 2015 NYC AIDS Walk Coursework (including first semester of senior year): International Human Rights Law (graduate-level) Critical Security Studies (graduate-level) Displacement, Asylum, Migration (graduate-level) Human Rights Research & Advocacy Methods (graduate-level) Rights of the Accused Spatial Thinking with GIS Settler Colonialism, Indigenous Resurgence, and the Politics of Climate Justice Justice & the American Trial Process Seeking Refuge- Cambodia Stealth Journalism Web Coding for Interactive Design News, Narrative, and Design 1 & 2 Global Economics Microeconomics Modern Political Theory Encounternig Religious Pluarlism French 1-3 French Grammar/Composition 1 Arts & Neuroscience Thanks!
  8. Hi! I am wondering how competitive people think I could potentially be for the following programs (I have not seriously studied for the GRE at this point, so I am ommitting my rough scores... I am asking for comments primarily based on my applicant profile): Fletcher (MALD) HKS (MPP) IA at SAIS/GU/SIPA GA at Jackson Sex: Male (LGBTQ) Ethnicity: White Age: 21 (entering senior year) GPA: 3.8 Experience: Host Country Affairs Intern at the Untied States Mission to the United Nations (current) Research Assistant at the Darnal Award for Social Justice • Conducted comparative effectiveness research • Assisted in research on social justice issues occurring in Nepal in regard to Dalit rights • Participated in think tanks with the goal of improving dialogue and inspiring discourse on topics concerning social justice for Dalits via a web-based platform Public Policy Intern at GMHC (formerly known as Gay Men's Health Crisis) • Wrote an article titled "From Churches to Mosques: We Need to Include Every Faith Community in the Fight Against HIV", which focuses on the need to expand faith-based HIV prevention and treatment efforts to include Muslim communities due to current North African immigration flows. (this three-page single-spaced article is due to be published on June 25, 2015 in POZ Magazine) • Interviewed GMHC clients • Drafted call-to-action letters addressed to New York State government leaders • Drafted public comments on GMHC’s response to New York State’s Compassionate Care Act Research Assocaite at the India China Institute The Sacred Himalaya Initiative: Sacred Landscapes and Sustainable Futures, is a new Luce Foundation funded initiative which builds on the successes of the Everyday Religion and Sustainable Environments in the Himalaya (ERSEH) initiative. For the next three years (2014-2017), ICI will be working with a team of researchers from India, China, Nepal and the United States to study and document relationships between religion and ecology, sacred landscapes, pilgrimage routes and ecological, economic and cultural sustainability and resilience in the Himalaya. Paralegal Intern at Children's Rights • Executed data and factual research on child welfare systems • Created memorandums of senate hearings that dealt with policy developments in the child welfare system • Proofed and cite-checked legal documents • Worked on creating an exhibit list and other trial preparatory materials Policy Intern at the Midtown Community Court • Drafted Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for programs mandated by the Midtown Community Court through the Center for Court Innovation • Co-Facilitated workshops for non-custodial fathers with the UPNEXT program for workforce development and fatherhood engagement • Updated and maintained Midtown Community Court Website • Designed one-page materials to advertise programs offered by the Midtown Community Court • Managed and maintained the Midtown Community Court Facebook page Legal Intern at the New York City Criminal Court under Judge Felicia A. Mennin, A.J.S.C. • Sat bench with Judge Felicia A. Mennin, A.J.S.C. • Attended workshops on the New York Criminal Justice System • Visited and attended trials at multiple courts throughout the five boroughs of New York City - New York Criminal Court - Kings County Criminal Court - Red Hook Community Court - Midtown Community Court Academic Involvement: Chair of University Student Government *successfully negotiated with the Board of Trustees to create two Student Trustee positions with full voting power Member of the Disciplinary Review Panel at University Member of the Security Advisory Committee at University Honors: Point Foundation Semifinalist (Point Foundation empowers promising LGBTQ students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society.) University Student Leader of the Year for 2014-2015 Academic Year Dean's List College Scholarship Volunteer Work: 2015 NYC AIDS Walk Coursework (including first semester of senior year): International Human Rights Law (graduate-level) Critical Security Studies (graduate-level) Displacement, Asylum, Migration (graduate-level) Human Rights Research & Advocacy Methods (graduate-level) Rights of the Accused Spatial Thinking with GIS Settler Colonialism, Indigenous Resurgence, and the Politics of Climate Justice Justice & the American Trial Process Seeking Refuge- Cambodia Stealth Journalism Web Coding for Interactive Design News, Narrative, and Design 1 & 2 Global Economics Microeconomics Modern Political Theory Encounternig Religious Pluarlism French 1-3 French Grammar/Composition 1 Arts & Neuroscience Thanks!
  9. Hi! I am wondering how competitive people think I could potentially be for the following programs (I have not seriously studied for the GRE at this point, so I am ommitting my rough scores... I am asking for comments primarily based on my applicant profile): Fletcher (MALD) HKS (MPP) IA at SAIS/GU/SIPA GA at Jackson Sex: Male (LGBTQ) Ethnicity: White Age: 21 (entering senior year) GPA: 3.8 Experience: Host Country Affairs Intern at the Untied States Mission to the United Nations (current) Research Assistant at the Darnal Award for Social Justice • Conducted comparative effectiveness research • Assisted in research on social justice issues occurring in Nepal in regard to Dalit rights • Participated in think tanks with the goal of improving dialogue and inspiring discourse on topics concerning social justice for Dalits via a web-based platform Public Policy Intern at GMHC (formerly known as Gay Men's Health Crisis) • Wrote an article titled "From Churches to Mosques: We Need to Include Every Faith Community in the Fight Against HIV", which focuses on the need to expand faith-based HIV prevention and treatment efforts to include Muslim communities due to current North African immigration flows. (this three-page single-spaced article is due to be published on June 25, 2015 in POZ Magazine) • Interviewed GMHC clients • Drafted call-to-action letters addressed to New York State government leaders • Drafted public comments on GMHC’s response to New York State’s Compassionate Care Act Research Assocaite at the India China Institute The Sacred Himalaya Initiative: Sacred Landscapes and Sustainable Futures, is a new Luce Foundation funded initiative which builds on the successes of the Everyday Religion and Sustainable Environments in the Himalaya (ERSEH) initiative. For the next three years (2014-2017), ICI will be working with a team of researchers from India, China, Nepal and the United States to study and document relationships between religion and ecology, sacred landscapes, pilgrimage routes and ecological, economic and cultural sustainability and resilience in the Himalaya. Paralegal Intern at Children's Rights • Executed data and factual research on child welfare systems • Created memorandums of senate hearings that dealt with policy developments in the child welfare system • Proofed and cite-checked legal documents • Worked on creating an exhibit list and other trial preparatory materials Policy Intern at the Midtown Community Court • Drafted Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for programs mandated by the Midtown Community Court through the Center for Court Innovation • Co-Facilitated workshops for non-custodial fathers with the UPNEXT program for workforce development and fatherhood engagement • Updated and maintained Midtown Community Court Website • Designed one-page materials to advertise programs offered by the Midtown Community Court • Managed and maintained the Midtown Community Court Facebook page Legal Intern at the New York City Criminal Court under Judge Felicia A. Mennin, A.J.S.C. • Sat bench with Judge Felicia A. Mennin, A.J.S.C. • Attended workshops on the New York Criminal Justice System • Visited and attended trials at multiple courts throughout the five boroughs of New York City - New York Criminal Court - Kings County Criminal Court - Red Hook Community Court - Midtown Community Court Academic Involvement: Chair of University Student Government *successfully negotiated with the Board of Trustees to create two Student Trustee positions with full voting power Member of the Disciplinary Review Panel at University Member of the Security Advisory Committee at University Honors: Point Foundation Semifinalist (Point Foundation empowers promising LGBTQ students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society.) University Student Leader of the Year for 2014-2015 Academic Year Dean's List College Scholarship Volunteer Work: 2015 NYC AIDS Walk Coursework (including first semester of senior year): International Human Rights Law (graduate-level) Critical Security Studies (graduate-level) Displacement, Asylum, Migration (graduate-level) Human Rights Research & Advocacy Methods (graduate-level) Rights of the Accused Spatial Thinking with GIS Settler Colonialism, Indigenous Resurgence, and the Politics of Climate Justice Justice & the American Trial Process Seeking Refuge- Cambodia Stealth Journalism Web Coding for Interactive Design News, Narrative, and Design 1 & 2 Global Economics Microeconomics Modern Political Theory Encounternig Religious Pluarlism French 1-3 French Grammar/Composition 1 Arts & Neuroscience Thanks!
  10. Hi! I am wondering how competitive people think I could potentially be for the following programs (I have not seriously studied for the GRE at this point, so I am ommitting my rough scores... I am asking for comments primarily based on my applicant profile): Fletcher (MALD) HKS (MPP) IA at SAIS/GU/SIPA GA at Jackson Sex: Male (LGBTQ) Ethnicity: White Age: 21 (entering senior year) GPA: 3.8 Experience: Host Country Affairs Intern at the Untied States Mission to the United Nations (current) Research Assistant at the Darnal Award for Social Justice • Conducted comparative effectiveness research • Assisted in research on social justice issues occurring in Nepal in regard to Dalit rights • Participated in think tanks with the goal of improving dialogue and inspiring discourse on topics concerning social justice for Dalits via a web-based platform Public Policy Intern at GMHC (formerly known as Gay Men's Health Crisis) • Wrote an article titled "From Churches to Mosques: We Need to Include Every Faith Community in the Fight Against HIV", which focuses on the need to expand faith-based HIV prevention and treatment efforts to include Muslim communities due to current North African immigration flows. (this three-page single-spaced article is due to be published on June 25, 2015 in POZ Magazine) • Interviewed GMHC clients • Drafted call-to-action letters addressed to New York State government leaders • Drafted public comments on GMHC’s response to New York State’s Compassionate Care Act Research Assocaite at the India China Institute The Sacred Himalaya Initiative: Sacred Landscapes and Sustainable Futures, is a new Luce Foundation funded initiative which builds on the successes of the Everyday Religion and Sustainable Environments in the Himalaya (ERSEH) initiative. For the next three years (2014-2017), ICI will be working with a team of researchers from India, China, Nepal and the United States to study and document relationships between religion and ecology, sacred landscapes, pilgrimage routes and ecological, economic and cultural sustainability and resilience in the Himalaya. Paralegal Intern at Children's Rights • Executed data and factual research on child welfare systems • Created memorandums of senate hearings that dealt with policy developments in the child welfare system • Proofed and cite-checked legal documents • Worked on creating an exhibit list and other trial preparatory materials Policy Intern at the Midtown Community Court • Drafted Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for programs mandated by the Midtown Community Court through the Center for Court Innovation • Co-Facilitated workshops for non-custodial fathers with the UPNEXT program for workforce development and fatherhood engagement • Updated and maintained Midtown Community Court Website • Designed one-page materials to advertise programs offered by the Midtown Community Court • Managed and maintained the Midtown Community Court Facebook page Legal Intern at the New York City Criminal Court under Judge Felicia A. Mennin, A.J.S.C. • Sat bench with Judge Felicia A. Mennin, A.J.S.C. • Attended workshops on the New York Criminal Justice System • Visited and attended trials at multiple courts throughout the five boroughs of New York City - New York Criminal Court - Kings County Criminal Court - Red Hook Community Court - Midtown Community Court Academic Involvement: Chair of University Student Government *successfully negotiated with the Board of Trustees to create two Student Trustee positions with full voting power Member of the Disciplinary Review Panel at University Member of the Security Advisory Committee at University Honors: Point Foundation Semifinalist (Point Foundation empowers promising LGBTQ students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society.) University Student Leader of the Year for 2014-2015 Academic Year Dean's List College Scholarship Volunteer Work: 2015 NYC AIDS Walk Coursework (including first semester of senior year): International Human Rights Law (graduate-level) Critical Security Studies (graduate-level) Displacement, Asylum, Migration (graduate-level) Human Rights Research & Advocacy Methods (graduate-level) Rights of the Accused Spatial Thinking with GIS Settler Colonialism, Indigenous Resurgence, and the Politics of Climate Justice Justice & the American Trial Process Seeking Refuge- Cambodia Stealth Journalism Web Coding for Interactive Design News, Narrative, and Design 1 & 2 Global Economics Microeconomics Modern Political Theory Encounternig Religious Pluarlism French 1-3 French Grammar/Composition 1 Arts & Neuroscience Thanks!
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