Program Applied To (MPA, MPP, IR, etc.): MIA
Schools Applied To: Texas A&M Bush School Schools Admitted To: A&M ($$$$) Schools Rejected From: n/a Still Waiting: n/a Undergraduate Institution: non-flagship state university in Texas Undergraduate GPA: 3.8 Undergraduate Major: IR GRE Quantitative/Verbal/AW Scores: not required for gpa above 3.2 Years Out of Undergrad (if applicable): not quite a year Years of Work Experience: 1.5 Describe Relevant Work Experience: research on comparative politics, assistant to journal editor, IR-focused internship Strength of SOP (be honest, describe the process, etc): I think the SOP and the international experience essay (required for the MIA) were good. In hindsight, I should have asked my mentor to review them beforehand, but what's done is done. Strength of LOR's (be honest, describe the process, etc): I believe they were strong. One came from my mentor who I've done significant research with. The other two were from former professors who I took multiple courses with. Other: I'm beyond blessed and grateful to get into my first and only choice with a significant funding offer. To those who worry that you won't get into grad school because your profile isn't stellar, don't be afraid to try. Even if you don't get the results you hope for, you can use the process as a learning experience, and try again next year.