bostonman

Just got in @ Duke as well, good luck to all still waiting. Anyone heard anything about funding yet?

thank you for your insight especially re YSE, definitely very helpful to know. Figured I'd just give it a shot since I really like the program (they also waived the application fee this year). Hope you are enjoying it!!

one more thing — any other programs that you'd recommend I apply to given my profile/interests?

Very helpful, thanks!!!

Would love to hear insights on any MPA/policy-related programs that could be conducive to careers management consulting!

Hi everyone! In my last year of undergrad and applying to a few programs, trying to see how I size up — any feedback is appreciated! Schools Applying To: Yale YSE MEM, Johns Hopkins SAIS MAIR, Georgetown McCourt MPP, Columbia SIPA MPA, Tufts Fletcher MALD, Brown Watson MPA, Cornell CIPA MPA Undergraduate institution: US top 30, new england Undergraduate GPA: 3.4, good upper division (Dean's list first honors) and department honors Undergraduate Majors: International Studies GRE Quantitative Score: 167 GRE Verbal Score: 168 GRE AW Score: 5.0 Years Out of Undergrad (if applicable): last year of undergrad Years of Work Experience: interned every summer of undergrad Describe Relevant Work Experience: - research fellowships (in IR and poli sci) at my university - Internship at a reputable international affairs publication, tech/business beat - Internships at major consulting and insurance companies (in East Asia) in strategy capacities - Field organizer for congressional campaign - active volunteer (big brother and through church) Relevant Coursework: strong emphasis on political economy and energy politics, honors thesis on renewable energy, 1 publication credit Quant: did not really get to take any quant classes beyond micro/macro principles in undergrad, but goodish GRE quant (89 percentile) and research/internship experiences that involve quant skillsets (stata etc). Strength of SOP: illustrate how my upbringing (lived on three continents) inspired my interest in sustainable development at the intersection of policy and business. emphasize how I've prepared through academics (clear international policy focus) and work experience (both corporate and service-oriented) Strength of LOR (be honest, describe the process, etc): thesis adviser (taught at some of these programs), research fellowship supervisor, and supervising editor at internship Languages: English (fluent), Chinese (fluent), Spanish (reading and writing) Questions/Concerns: Some of these programs seem like a reach — I think I have a strong narrative as to why I want to pursue a public policy degree and a clear intended concentration/focus area, but very concerned that my lack of work experience/quant coursework will hurt me.