Conman93

Applying For: MPA/MPP Applying At: UC Irvine, Portland State, San Diego State University Undergrad Institution: Community College, California State University, Chico Undergrad GPA: 3.91 Undergrad Major: BA in Economics, minor in International Studies GRE: 162 Verbal (89%), 155 Quantitative (60%), 4.5 Writing (80%) - I can do better on the quant than I did, but I think it's absurd that it's all geometry and basic probability that I did in 8th grade. Quantitative Skills: Good, likely a bit rusty. Taken through Calc 2 and Linear Algebra, Statistics, Econometrics, Economic Forecasting. All with B+ or above, most A's. Work Experience: Currently employed in an entry-level analyst position by the State of CA (Staff Services Analyst for those who know), had the job just over 3 months. 1yr-ish of research assistant work under Professors at CSU, Chico. Rec Letters: Will be extremely positive, from relatively young/new Ph.D's in Economics who i worked under at Chico. Age: 22 (Just graduated in May) Career Goal: I really want to teach at a JC or a liberal arts college full-time. I'm also unwilling to go back to school for 5-6 years for a Ph.D. Thus, an MPA or MPP program is sort of a hedged bet - it is theoretically possible that I could teach at a 2yr college with a Master's, but if I can't find that job, an MPA will still get me a good job. Concerns: Relatively low GRE Quant score, I need funding to attend. I'm not worried about getting in to schools, but I really need the funding due to some current aspects of my life. Anyone know of my chances of being funded?? Also, I have a strong desire to get a TA position to get some teaching experience in, but I'm worried about getting one.