Program Applied To: Harris MPP, Columbia SIPA MPA, UW Evans MPA, LBJ School MPAff Schools Admitted To: Schools Rejected From:
Still Waiting: All Undergraduate Institution: Small liberal arts school Undergraduate GPA: 3.45 Undergraduate Major: Social Entrepreneurship GRE Quantitative/Verbal/AW Scores: 156 Q / 161 V / 5.0 W Years Out of Undergrad: 6 Years of Work Experience: 6 Describe Relevant Work Experience: Not relevant sector-wise, but I spent 4 years in the healthcare sector doing data evalution, and have spent the last 2 years at non profit in grant management Strength of SOP: Thought about them for a few months leading up to deadlines, but didn't put pen to paper until weeks before submitting. Felt good about content, and I spent a lot of time on school blogs / webinars to figure out what they were looking for. Talked about my background including as FGCS, my career goals in the anti-violence field, and my desire to do quant heavy work. Strength of LOR's: Hard to know since I didn't see them, but I felt good about my recommenders. My current supervisor, previous supervisor who is now a university VP, and a former professor - I trust all of them to speak to my ability to perform in these programs, especially the two supervisors. Other: Mostly just not sure what to expect! I fluctuate between feeling hopeful and hopeless, so I am just anxious to hear back. Good luck to all!
