I'll jump in as well!
Schools Applying To: NYU, SIPA, Georgetown PPI, GW - Trachtenberg, AU, HKS
Undergraduate institution: St. John's New York (not a top tier)
Undergraduate GPA: 3.6
Undergraduate Majors: Economics, Philosophy
Study Abroad: Italy
GRE: 155 Verbal (65th); 161 Quantitative (83rd), n/a Analytical Writing - Thinking of re-taking to increase the quant to at least 160
Years Out of Undergrad (if applicable): 5
Years of Relevant Work Experience: Teach For America, Peacecorps type program for Indians, Teach For All organization recently for two years
Quant: Business stats, Econometrics, Microeconomics
Strength of SOP: First generation college graduate
Strength of LOR (be honest, describe the process, etc): Professor, Principal of school where I taught, and current supervisor -all great things!