Before I share my statistics, can anyone share insight into whether lack of directly relevant work experience is a deal breaker? I have spent four years in banking, specifically in large loan underwriting and strategic analytics. I have no experience in the public or non-profit sectors, though I desperately want to gain that experience with the help of an MPP.
Program Applied To (MPA, MPP, IR, etc.): MPP
Schools Applied To: Georgetown, GW, UMD, American, UVA
Schools Admitted To: None yet
Schools Rejected From: None yet
Still Waiting: all of the above
Undergraduate institution: Top 25 US University
Undergraduate GPA: 3.50
Last 60 hours of Undergraduate GPA (if applicable): 3.7???
Undergraduate Major: Foreign Affairs and Business
GRE Quantitative Score: 770
GRE Verbal Score: 740
GRE AW Score: None yet
Years Out of Undergrad (if applicable): 4
Years of Work Experience: 4 years in banking, 2 years in large loan underwriting and 2 years in strategic analytics
Describe Relevant Work Experience: intensive quantitative analysis experience, including valuations modeling
Strength of SOP (be honest, describe the process, etc): I am very concerned with my lack of direct experience. I can speak to my passion, only through community service and educational experience.
Strength of LOR (be honest, describe the process, etc): Strong, but all three from current or former bank colleagues.