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@GradSchoolGrad Thank you a lot, really insightful advice! I will definitely apply to the MS-DSPP.

@GradSchoolGrad Thank you very much for your reply, you are completely right! I checked the MS-DSPP and it seems incredible, exactly what I am interested in. Regarding my background, I am from Latin America and I have worked in a mix of countries in South and Central America, Europe and South and Southeast Asia (I have been stationed both in capital and rural areas). My undergrad is from LATAM and my Master's was a joint programme by three unis (in Rome, Madrid and London). I wanted to ask you why you don't consider the MPP at Georgetown a good option. I forgot to add to the list, but I considered applying there. I am prioritizing programmes in the DC-NYC region but in case there are any other programmes (besides the one you mentioned) you can think of with this combination of tech/data + humanitarian I would be happy to hear. Thank you once again!

Hello everyone, I would be happy to hear your advice regarding my profile. I've been considering doing an MPA/MPP for some years but I just keep putting the idea on hold for a variety of reasons (work, family, etc.). A few years ago, I applied to the Oxford MPP (no offer), Cambridge MPhil in Public Policy (accepted, no scholarship) and NUS MPP (accepted, full scholarship) but ended up not accepting any offer. I already have a Master's degree (non-US) and my main interest would be to develop my quant/research skills - for this reason I think the US would be the best option. However, I am not sure if my profile is competitive for the programmes I am considering applying to. I prefer the idea of doing a one-year degree, but I am not sure if my years of experience are enough for those mid-level professional programmes (such as the Princeton MPP), I would be happy to hear your advice on that. I am mainly interested in development/humanitarian policy, with a focus on armed conflict. Applying to (Considering): Princeton WWS, Harvard KS, Columbia SIPA Undergrad: Non-US Law degree (5 years) and a 1,5 year Master's degree in Government from Europe Years out of undergrad: 8 years Quant Background: I can provide evidence for statistics and research methods classes (from the Master's) and professional experience related to data analysis - not ideal, I know. My idea would be to work on my GRE Quant score to provide more evidence of quant skills. Relevant Work Experience: I have approximately 4 years of experience in the government, 2,5 years of experience at the UN, and for the last 2 years I have worked in a think tank (approximately 8 years in total) GPA: This is a bit confusing due to the foreign degrees, but in the undergrad I think it would be something like 3.3 and in the Master's 3.7 GRE: 166/155/5.0 (Verbal/Quant/AWA) - scores from two years ago, I would take the exam again and study to try to improve the Quant score. International experience: I have worked in 9 countries, both in field and HQ/Regional positions. Strength of SOP: I have a specific research question that I want to approach during the degree connected to my professional experience. I do consider doing a PhD afterwards, but since I am still not 100% sure, the main idea is strengthening quant skills for accessing other research positions in INGOs or multilateral organizations/developing my own project. Thank you very much for any feedback!