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  1. Hi all! I'm applying to matriculate in the fall of 2023. Interesting in hearing your thoughts. Schools / Programs: HKS MPP; Brown Watson MPA; Syracuse MPA; Science Po MPA; LSE MSc in Public Policy; Kings College London MSc in Political Economy. I'm applying to all one-year programs, with the exception of HKS. Undergrad: Top 50 private research university in the U.S. Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and Political Science GPA: Cumulative 3.29. I failed a class freshman year which set me back – without it, my GPA is closer to 3.5. In major GPAs for International Affairs - 3.7 and Political Science - 3.8. GRE: 159Q, 159V, AW 5.0 Language Skills: English and French Work Experience: Will be 5 years at time of application, 6 at matriculation ~2 years as executive director of state-based nonprofit with ~$3m budget. We work on economic justice issues. ~3 years as a political consultant at a well known group. ~1 year on political campaigns – namely a presidential campaign as an organizer. Policy Area of Interest: Future of work / our changing economy; health + the economy; civic engagement; public-private partnerships. LOR: Legislator I completed policy work for during my fellowship (see leadership section) Board chair of my nonprofit Professor in college that I haven't been close with, but I got an A in the class, and it was graduate level. International Experience: Study abroad in Aix-en-Provence, France Quant Experience: Looking for recs on how to beef up my quant. I took an Intro to Statistics (B+), Microeconomics (B), and International Economics (A-) in college. I also completed Harvard's CS50 through EdX, and completed a data bootcamp for my industry. Leadership / Extracurricular Roles: Completed a summer policy fellowship known for being an MPP feeder. Volunteer ESL teacher. Was on exec board for a few student orgs while in college. Could build this up more – would love thoughts I may have. SOP: Focus on how changes in our economy w/o investment into care economy (childcare, paid leave, healthcare) affects women, and how there are opportunities for public-private partnerships to make a change, want to lead an organization that does that work. Tied in personal experiences as well. I will say, I am interested in getting a masters as I've come to a point where many of my peers have one, and if I want to continue to grow in my field, I need one to serve in leadership roles at national organizations or companies that do social impact work. Would love any and all feedback!
  2. I don't have anything to add, but I am bumping this too because I am very confused by it.
  3. Thank you so much for your feedback Yep, I was trying to say GWU in a more discrete way but you caught me, ha! The MSc programs are more of a backup for me to keep the door open to graduate school generally. Without boring you too much with details, I'm looking to work pivot into more issue-based advocacy (particularly in the health care field), and hopefully serve in a policy role, where pretty much everyone has a graduate degree at senior levels. I think MPP is the right program, but I want to keep my options open and the MSc applications are fairly simple, and I have family in London. You're right I don't have GRE scores yet! I am taking it in a few weeks and all my practice tests have been in the low 160s for each section. So I don't necessarily want to bank on it, but wanted to provide that context. This was super helpful context -- I'm curious what your thoughts are about me taking a Quant course this fall. I believe I can still sign up for one at GWU (or my hometown community college), but are there other institutions/courses you would consider? I don't have a calc background so that makes it a challenge. Thanks again -- and will look into the additional schools!
  4. Hi! Been a lurker forever and would love thoughts and feedback. Program Applying To: MPP and MSc programs, one MPA Schools Applying To: Harvard Kennedy MPP (the dream, ugh); Berkeley Goldman MPP (also a dream); Georgetown McCourt MPP; GWU Tratchenberg MPP; UVA Batten MPP; Brown Watson MPA; LSE MSc in Politics and Communications, UCL MSc in Gender, Society and Representation; King's College London MSc in International Political Economy; SOAS MSc in Labour, Activism and Development. Might add on some additional MPP programs. Undergraduate institution: Top 50 city school in DC Undergraduate GPA: 3.29. Major GPAs were 3.74 and 3.63. Last 60 hours was ~3.6, if you add my study abroad courses (which I think I need to for UK schools?), it's a 3.31. Undergraduate Major: Double major in International Affairs and Political Science GRE Quantitative Score: Expecting 161-164 range GRE Verbal Score: Expecting 160-162 range GRE AW Score: unknown yet! Test is scheduled for Sept 22nd Years Out of Undergrad (if applicable): 4 Years of Work Experience: 4 Describe Relevant Work Experience: Two and a half years at a well-known advocacy consulting firm w ties to HKS, staffer on a presidential campaign, policy writing fellowship program, experience on other campaigns (including management). Strength of SOP (be honest, describe the process, etc): Still working on it, but I am very confident in my writing skills. I think I will be able to tie in my personal story, professional background, and future goals well together. Strength of LOR's (be honest, describe the process, etc): Strong recommendations from a major school board president that I develop policy for, and a CEO of my former company w/ ties to HKS. 1 academic letter which will probably be good-ish. Other: Was dealing with some family and health issues freshman year of college, hence why my GPA is not great. I'm thinking about writing a supplementary letter about it? Also on quant experience, I took Intro to Statistics, Research Methods, Microeconomics, and International Economics in college. Would love general thoughts on my school list given my GPA, as well as quant experience. Any takeaways or things I can do to set myself up for success would be great.
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