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Hi! I recently graduated with my BA in IR and a math minor from a top 30 US university and have been seriously considering applying to PhD programs not this fall, but next fall. The uncertainty with Covid threw off my plans so now I am enrolled in an MS in applied econ for this fall and will also be working in a quantitative analyst position at the same time. The masters will be finished next fall. My interests are mainly in political economy, development, etc. I have a good research project writing sample to submit from an independent project, but no formal research experience from undergrad. I am signed up for the GRE this fall and graduated with a 3.7. Would I be able to get into a decent poli sci PhD program if i apply next fall? or should I wait longer and do something else to strengthen my application? TIA!!!!