carrythezero

Previous Schools Top Canadian University Previous Degrees and GPA's: BA (Hons) in Political Science and Development Studies, minor in Economics GRE Scores (Verbal/Quantitative/Analytical Writing): 700V, 610Q, 4.5 AW Previous Work Experience (Years, Type): 2 years in economic diplomacy with a foreign service. Internships during undergrad with provincial government and a legal aid NGO in East Africa. Lots of other extracurriculars. Math/Econ Background: Micro, Macro, Stats, Development Econ Foreign Language Background: English, French (proficient) Intended Field of Study in Grad School: International Affairs/International Political Economy Long Term Professional Goals: Economic diplomacy (trade negotiations, global economic governance) Schools Applied to & Results: Accepted: Columbia SIPA MIA (No $); LSE MSc IPE ($), uToronto MPP ($), uOttawa MPIA ($); Still waiting: uToronto (Munk School) MGA, Carleton NPSIA Ultimate Decision & Why: Hoping to hear back from everywhere before I make a final decision. Leaning toward the MSc IPE at LSE, for the internationalism/prestige/experience of living and studying in London. Also a one-year program = lower opportunity cost, and I'd be able to start paying off my loans far more quickly. SIPA would be a dream, but unless I win the lottery in the next few weeks, I'll have to decline.