Hello all,
I am working through applications and am nervous hoping to get an idea of how competitive I am for some of the more difficult schools I plan to apply to.
So far my list is: Michigan, UC Berk, UC SD, Princeton, Cornell, Rice, UVA, Florida, Florida State. I am leaving open the possibility to apply to more high end and middle/safety schools. I am confident I can get into Florida/Florida State and some other safety schools on my list, so I am most concerned with the top schools.
PROFILE:
Type of Undergrad Institution: Large R1 Top 50
Major(s)/Minor(s): Government/International Affairs, Intelligence Analysis
Undergrad GPA: 3.3 with a 3.8 major GPA
Type of Grad: M.S. Poli Sci Related Field
Grad GPA: 4.0
GRE: Schools on my list have all eliminated requirement
Any Special Courses: Graduate research methods, independent undergrad thesis, fellowship cohort last year of undergrad.
Writing Sample: Planning to use a Qualitative piece that was published, could also use a mixed-methods study that has data analysis in it.
Letters of Recommendation: Undergrad professor very well-respected Oxford/Harvard grad top of field, 1 from an adjunct professor who I worked with in two graduate research classes, 1 from a retired professor who had me in a graduate course.
Research Experience: Quant, Qual, MM at the graduate level, one of which was published. Undergraduate thesis
Teaching Experience: Teaching at a Community College
Subfield/Research Interests: International Affairs/Conflict
Other: Work experience in Congress and at non-profits
Thanks in advance for the advice!