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Program: MPP/Energy and Environment Schools Applying To: Duke Sanford MPP/Env. Science, U of Michigan MPP, Ann Arbor, Chicago Harris, Michigan-Ford (MPP), Berkeley Goldman(MPP)/ERG, others Interests: Interested in renewable energy, workforce development, utility reform and sustainable development Undergrad Institution: University of Washington, Seattle Undergraduate GPA: 3.7/4 Undergraduate: Accounting, Philosophy with Honors GRE: V 166 / Q 153 / AW 5 Age: 27 Languages: Ukrainian/Russian (native), English, Spanish (beginner) Work Experience: +5yrs - 2 years working in public/private accounting - volunteering, including installing solar in disadvantaged communities in the US and abroad - 3 years (on-going) at a solar non-profit. I have experience in the design/implementation of low-income solar programs, research and advocacy in utility reform LORs: 2 current bosses (3 years) profs from phil undergrad SOPs: Talking about regulatory reform at the state level to promote a shift towards renewable energy with strong emphasis on workforce development and economic inclusiveness Concerns: 1. GRE Quant - it's a horrible score. Taken twice - I can't crack it? Can I even apply with these stats? Thank you!!

Hey audre.bored! The average for Goldman is 159 Quant, so I'm a whopping 5 points below The average verbal is 162, but I doubt that my 166V will compensate for quant.

So I've been studying a lot for my GREs when I first took them in September. First score was 162V and 153Q and 5 Essay. Then I got Magoosh and started studying like crazy for a month - focusing mostly on math. I did most practice problems and watched most videos. Two days before the test, got hit by a car while riding a bike - but I kept to my appt. The result on the second test - 166V, 153Q (!!!!!!!). I'm heartbroken. The first application deadline is Dec. 1 and I don't have the time to retake. Should I even apply? GPA - 3.7/4 Uni: University of Washington, Seattle Major: Phil/Accounting Work Experience: 2 years accounting, 3 years running a program in solar non-profit Applying to: UC Berkeley MPP, UChicago MPP, Duke MPP, Michigan MPP. Is it a waste of my money to apply?