vtuazon

Hi there! I've been following this thread for a bit and I would really appreciate some input. Any advice would be very much appreciated! Thanks! Program: MPP Schools Applying To: Please see concerns below Interests: science policy, environmental policy, natural disaster preparedness/response, natural resources management, accessibility of education. I eventually want to go into the Foreign Service. Undergrad Institution: Top 100 National University, State School known for STEM Undergraduate GPA: 3.75 (Magna Cum Laude) Undergraduate Majors: Geology, Sustainability Studies Study Abroad: 1 Semester Madagascar, 1 Semester Kenya Internships: Research internship at American Museum of Natural History (NYC), and Policy summer internship in DC GRE: Taking it soon. Quantitative Courses: two semesters of Calculus, two semesters of Physics, two semesters of Chemistry, macro and micro econ Years of Work Experience: 0? Not sure if what I have is relevant Work Experience: 2 years as RA (Quad officer of Diversity and Inclusion, Lead RA for Building), Volunteer Assistant teaching ESOL classes at refugee center Languages: native English, intermediate spanish, Elementary German, Elementary Tagalog LOR: 3 letters 1 from my research mentor 1 from my academic advisor 1 from a community leader who used to work for the State Dept Concerns: My undergrad was focused on heavy research in STEM (specifically nanotech for solar panels), but I decided to make the switch to policy during my junior year (which was the motivation for the DC internship, volunteer work, and classes outside of my major). In a perfect world I would love to get accepted to an MPP program right out of undergrad, but I'm not sure if my stats will cut it, especially since I don't have a bachelor's in a related field. I'm also applying for a Fulbright, which would give me a year of experience if I got it. I want to get into a top school, but since I'm outside of the policy realm I'm not sure what programs I would be a good fit for. I'd love to go to GSPP or Harris, but so does everyone. Any suggestions for good reach/fit/safety schools for me? Or do I need to do more before I even consider applying for these programs?