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I want to apply to International trade, global policy, international finance programs. If I had to choose a secondary focus I would like security studies. American University Syracuse University University of Michigan--Ann Arbor The Johns Hopkins University Duke University New York University University of Denver George Mason University These are kind of in order and maybe to many but that is theentire reason for my thread, so anyone here can help me sort this out or tellme which schools I shouldn't waste my time.

I did get A's in my upperlevel econ clases but more like 3.4. I made A's in the following: Survey of U.S History The Global Economy Principles of Microeconomics Elementary Statistics Intro to International Business Macroeconomics Global and Business Practices Money and Credit Race and ethnic relations Law and Economics I was hoping to make up for the low GPA with a very narrow focus on programs that relate to the classes I excelled in and my job experience. I guess SAIS may be to much of a reach, it may be smarter to spend that application money on a different school.

Hello I am planing on applying to various graduate school for Fall 11 and I would like some advice on the selection and order of some programs. My background: I graduated from Georgia State University in 2007 with a BBA in Business economics with a specialization in Law and economics. I started off badly but ended pretty strongly which resulted in a 3.0 GPA. I did well in my "global" and economics classes. I took two semesters of Spanish but other than that no foreign language. After school I worked for one year in customer service for an online bank then worked for two years as a Logistics Contract Analyst. As a Logistics contract analyst I review shipping contracts and manipulated the data to input into a database to help optimize our clients international supply chain. I will take the GRE Nov 1st. 2 letters from profs and one from VP of company I worked for as a Logistics Contract Analyst I am focusing on MPA, MIR, MPP, and MIA programs and I want my focus to be International economics, International Trade, Monetary and Fiscal Policy(secondary optional interest in International security). Here are the ones that stand out: The Johns Hopkins University: Paul H. Nitze School of AdvancedInternational Studies- School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Program: Master of Arts Specialization: InternationalEconomics/Strategic Studies American University: The School of International Service- Program: Master of Arts inInternational Affairs in International Politics or Master of PublicAdministration Specialization: InternationalEconomic Relationship or International management Universityof Michigan--Ann Arbor: Gerald Ford School of Public Policy Programs: Master of Public Policy(MPP) or posible dual degree with Masters in econ Specialization: Economic Policy or Methods of Policy Analysis Syracuse University: Maxwell School Programs: MPA or joint MPA/MIR Specialization: Global Markets/Global Security(and with dual Public Management) Duke University: Sanford School of Public Policy Programs: Master of Public Policy Specialization: Global Policy GlobalTrade and Finance New York University: The Wagner School Programs: Master of PublicAdministration in Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy Specialization: International Policy and Management(area specific tracks: International Public Finance, International PublicManagement, International Public Policy) University of Denver:The Josef Korbel School of International Studies- Programs: Master of Arts in Global Finance Trade and Economic Integration (GFTEI) George Mason University: School of Public Policy- Programs: Master of Public Policy (MPP) Specialization: International Commerce and Policy (ICP) Other schools considering:Heinz, Upenn, University of Maryland, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, University of Pittsburgh, UW Madison, ect... I somewhat listed these in the order I guess they are ranked in compared to each other. I would appreaciate any advice on the individual schools(location, job prospects post graduation, how much funding they gernarlly give, ect) and also any advice on how I should rank them or any other schools I should consider. I eventually want to work for the Federal Government or for an organization like the IMF. I would like to as a International Economist, International Trade specialist, Policy Analyst, ect...I somewhat listed these in the order I guess they are ranked in compared to each other. I would appreciate any advice on the individual schools(location, job prospects post graduation, how much funding they give in relation to each other, ect) and also any advice on how I should rank them. I eventually want to work for the Federal Government or for an organization like the IMF. I would like to as a International Economist, International Trade specialist, Policy Analyst, ect... Thanks!