Jmilly12

This response is VERY appreciated. I’ve submitted my applications to my top programs for early consideration and will see what kind of scholarship money (pending acceptance) I get before making a decision.

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.