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  1. 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.
  2. Hey Guys, New to the forum, but been lurking around for days. What are considered the top MPP programs in the DC metro area? Based on my research, there seem to be few comprehensive "top" lists that are specific to MPP. My impression of the landscape looks something like this (in descending order): Georgetown GWU American UMD GMU UVA (seems too new to compare) Also, how would you assess my chances to these schools given these stats? -3.5 GPA at UVA. Double major in commerce (undergrad business) and foreign affairs -4 years work experience in banking analytics (maybe my biggest weakness, given lack of direct relevance to MPP) -770 Quant, 740 Verbal, ?? Essays Thanks in advance, GradCafe community.
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