Hi all, currently applying to various international affairs-oriented programs, with a specific interest in multilateral economics and international development. Any feedback would be appreciated.
Applying to: Columbia SIPA, Georgetown MSFS, LSE (Development Studies), Johns Hopkins SAIS, GW MAID, UChicago Harris MPP - with SAIS and LSE as my top choices for the opportunities to blend interdisciplinary developmental studies and quant econ
Undergrad Institution: Top 40 US university
Years out of undergrad: 1 (by Fall 2021)
GPA: 3.76/4.00 - Econ major - international affairs and Spanish minors
GRE: 164V 162Q 4.0 AW (rough day on AW)
Quant Background: Extensive given econ undergrad background and professional econometric experience
Relevant Work Experience: Internships at foreign policy think tank (international econ), INGO, and developmental advocacy organization. Multiple publications. Additional internship experience in business analytics and strategy prior to directional shift.
International experience: Studied abroad in Ireland, Spain, and UK (LSE). Fluent in Spanish.
Strength of LOR: Strong across the board - professional and academic
Main concern is the limited amount of time out of undergrad, but hoping the 1.5-2 years of internship/co-op experience can compensate for that a bit.