Hi everyone! Just created an account. Feedback would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Program: MIA-type programs with a human rights/humanitarian focus
Schools Applying To: Tufts Fletcher (MYF) , Uppsala Masters in Peace and Conflict
Interests: Human rights protection, peacebuilding, humanitarian assistance
Undergrad Institution: CUNY
Undergraduate GPA: 3.70 Undergraduate Major: International Criminal Justice (Interdisciplinary between Criminology and IR)
GRE: 153 V, 148 Q, 4.0 AWA
Years of Work Experience: 2 Years full-time work experience.
Age: 22
Languages: English (native), Arabic (conversational)--taking SKYPE lessons with Syrian refugee to enhance proficiency
Work Experience: Limited. Hence application to Map Your Future program. Currently working with UNHCR based at UN HQ in New York.
LORs: 1 from my current supervisor here at UNHCR. 1 from my mentor in undergrad who is also a Fletcher alum. The last is from a professor I was an RA for who is very active in IR.
SOPs: Exploring link between conflict and identity politics. A particular focus on mass atrocities (genocide, ethnic cleansing)
Concerns: I was hoping to get some opinions on my candidacy. I'm worried I may not be a strong enough candidate for Fletcher. However, I'm hoping a strong SOP and LORs, a full time position with UNHCR, and a relatively high GPA will offset my low GRE scores. Unfortunately, I took the GRE during my last-full semester of undergrad and was not as prepared as I should have been.