Previous Schools (Name, type, or tier): Smith College
Previous Degrees and GPA's: B.A. in History, Minor in Geology. GPA- 3.14 (Ouch!)
GRE Scores (Verbal/Quantitative/Analytical Writing): Verbal- 660, Quant- 610, AW-5.5
Previous Work Experience (Years, Type): 3 years in IT, 1.5 years as a government contractor
Math/Econ Background: Macro and Micro at a local Community College, no math since high school Calculus.
Foreign Language Background: 1.5 of years Arabic, 5 years of Spanish
Intended Field of Study in Grad School: International Science and Technology Policy
Long Term Professional Goals: Foreign Service (If the clearances come through before I start my program, no grad school for me!) or NGO
Schools Applied to & Results:
George Washington Elliott School (Accepted)
American (Accepted)
George Mason-MPP (Accepted)
University of Minnesota M.S. in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (Accepted)
Ultimate Decision & Why: George Washington Elliott School. My interests are very specific and GW has the best match.
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