[Importance of finishing a masters before applying to PhD programs?]

While I think you make a good point, I can't see it hurting, especially with my academic interest being related to the policy-making process (Congress, interest groups, etc.)

 

How about general profile evaluation? I am having difficulty locating stats for PhD admissions at schools like Harvard and MIT. Do I have a shot?

[Importance of finishing a masters before applying to PhD programs?]

I am interested in applying to PhD programs, particularly programs that focus on Congress, interest group activities, and public/private relationships (government contracting, etc.) I have a fairly solid academic and professional background.

My big question is: Should I finish my part-time MPP program at GWU, or is my profile strong enough as-is? Will adcoms look down on you for leaving a program unfinished?

I am interested in applying at Harvard, MIT, and DC-area schools (Johns Hopkins, Georgetown, GW, etc.)

Here is my profile (years of experience are slightly inflated to reflect my time applying, not my current experience)

PROFILE:
Type of Undergrad Institution: Tier 1 National Liberal Arts College (but not top 10)
Major(s)/Minor(s): Political Science Major, Spanish Minor
Undergrad GPA: 4.0 (Class valedictorian)
Type of Grad: MPP at George Washington (part time, not complete)
Grad GPA: Still in progress
GRE: 164V, 161Q, 4.5W 
Any Special Courses: Political Science Research Methods (undergrad), Econ Statistics (undergrad), Program and Policy analysis (grad), econometrics (grad)
Letters of Recommendation: Probably pretty good. Professors with PhDs from UChicago and UGA with whom I worked
Research Experience: Senior Thesis on interest group activities (top department awards), Co-author in PS Political Science and Politics, research assistant credited in two books

Teaching Experience: None.
Subfield/Research Interests: Interest group activities, public/private relationships, Congress
Professional Experience: Deloitte Consulting (2 years) Booz Allen Hamilton Consulting (3-4 years as of the time applying)