I got admitted to the MPA, concentration: HRHP, specialization: DA&QA.
Funding: 50k/year.
I still can't believe it!!
I have almost 3 years of relevant full-time professional experience in civil society and government doing data analysis for human rights projects, plus many internships and experiences abroad.
Strong LOR, PS and extra essays. I know they were strong because I asked many SIPA alumni to read them. The key was to connect the dots from my personal and professional experiences to my goals in the future.
I graduated with a high GPA from a top university in my country.
GRE: quant: 155, verbal: 159, awa: 4.5
TOEFL iBT :111
I also speak Chinese fluently.
Hope it helps