[HGSE 2017]

On 3/22/2017 at 0:33 PM, midmarsh said:

 I was only offered 5k in grants and 20k in unsubsidized loans, which doesn't even cover the cost of tuition. I don't know what to do.

I got into IEP too, and that's exactly what I got too. I was expecting a lot better. I am so excited about this program, but I feel like getting into that much debt is too much of a risk. I mean, it's no guarantee we'll all have a job soon after graduation   Maybe I have to wait another year or so... I'm also considering teaching in the US for a few years and then changing to intl education policy. 

[HGSE 2017]

30 minutes ago, hopefulPhD2017 said:

I had this issue too, I just wrote about different projects I'd worked on, but I one of the reasons I want to go back to grad school is to do research, so... I get you. Good luck!!

Thanks, that sounds like a good idea! And good luck to you too!

[HGSE 2017]

Finishing up this application here! (It's about time!) In the "Academics" section of the application, it asks about research experience. What do I write here? I don't have any published research or an undergrad thesis. However, I did do multiple research papers in undergrad (about 15 pages each) and got As on all of them. Would it be worth mentioning research for National Model UN as well? I researched a topic - gender equality - that I am very keen to continue pursuing.

Also, any tips regarding the Statement of Purpose are welcome :-)

Program: IEP 
GRE Score: 165V/157Q/4.5AWA
GPA: 3.9 Political Science--International Security and Development
Work Experience: 1 year as a special education aide, 1 year volunteering in Cairo, Egypt for an Egyptian community development organization in donor relations, 1 AmeriCorps term as a site coordinator of a literacy intervention program at a Title 1 school.
Undergrad Institution: private liberal arts school