I am writing this on behalf of my spouse who is an underrepresented minority (URM) Latino looking to apply to graduate schools. We are currently living in Washington DC, so he is apply for a 4 year dual degree program from Georgetown MPP & GULC JD. Can y'all give us some advice or suggestions to boost his chances for grad schools and some insight in their MPP programs.
In law school admissions, URMs get a huge boost in their admission chances and higher scholarships. Does the same hold true for MPP programs? He has not taken the GRE and will apply with his LSAT score. In law school admissions, GRE is seen less favorable than the LSAT. Does anyone know if the MPP admissions think less favorably of the LSAT? Also, does anybody know Georgetown's medians for the MPP program (GRE/GPA)? I can't find this information anywhere.
Thank you guys for your help!
Applying to: Georgetown McCourt MPP
Undergrad institution: Large State School
Undergrad Major: Economics and Political Science-double majored and graduated in 3 years
Undergrad GPA: 3.67
Grad GPA: N/A
LSAT: 164 (90th percentile)
Years out of undergrad: 1.5
Quant Background: Majored in economics and took numerous 500 level and above econ courses including Econometrics. Took one stat & calculus course. Have experience using Stata.
Relevant Work Experience: In undergrad, I have worked mostly supervisory roles; and in my post grad, I worked on a political campaign (2.5 years of work experience altogether).
International experience: Studied the African diaspora in Amsterdam for a Maymester
Strength of LOR: One letter from Econ professor that I took 3 courses with including econometrics, so I think she will write me a strong letter. She has a PhD in economics. Another letter from undergrad professor who I was very close with that I know will write me a strong letter. Last from my supervisor who I worked with a year and half. I am very close with them as well, so they will write strong letter.
Strength of SOP: I grew up in a state that has one of the worse public educational systems in the US. Due to firsthand experience with dealing with one of the worst public schools in the nation, I want to study education policy. I am very passionate about this and I have a lot of experience tutoring in low income neighborhoods to show my commitment to educational policy. After MPP & JD, I want to work in the public sector to create legislation to help our school systems and better the US overall.