willeml

Would love help. I'm pretty late to the process and am not too sure about my chances. Program Applied To (MPA, MPP, IR, etc.): MPP, MSS Schools Applying To: Georgetown (McCourt + Walsh), George Mason (Schar), UCLA (MPP), Minnesota (MPP), Duke (MPP), Berkley (MPP) Undergraduate institution: George Mason University (Honors College) (T1 Research, Top 150 National University) (NCAA D1 Scholarship All-Conference Athlete) Undergraduate GPA: 3.86 Undergraduate Majors: Government and International Politics (Minors: Data Analysis, Intelligence Analysis) GRE: Did Not Take Years Out of Undergrad (if applicable): Direct from Undergrad (Graduating, Spring '22) Years of Work Experience: Internships Describe Relevant Work Experience: Interned on a National Senate Campaign (2020 Election Cycle), Research with Professor one Semester, Interned with my local political party one summer, Statistics Tutor for Student-Athletes,Part-Time Jobs to support Living Expenses Quant: Minor in Statistics. Five Statistics Courses. Experience with R and SAS Software Strength of SOP: Good - Strong narrative about why public service. Not a ton of adversity but strong narrative of hard work and balancing many aspects of life. Strength of LOR (be honest, describe the process, etc): Two Prof (I did well in classes, no insane relationship), One professional from tutor coordinator who should speak to how well I balanced my life as a student-athlete, with high GPA and part-time job. Chance Me? Would also take advice about similar programs or schools I would be a stronger applicant at. Thank you all!