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    MIA, MA IR, MPP

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  1. Hi SG1984, I have worked 4 years in banking in Brazil and did a traineeship at UN. Just called the Admission office and they told me some admission results were delayed 2 week (unfortunately my application was among those..). I hope that this relates to the same issue you indicated. Do you think this is a sign I am not admitted?? (not very familiar with US admission process..). Thanks all.
  2. Hello fellow PEPM candidates. I am also applying to the PEPM this year. I am from Brazil. Did you guys had any update on when the decisions are sent out? Is it really on Mid - February (it is next week!). Good luck to all, Tomas
  3. Hello fellows, I am an international student from Brazil applying to MPA/MPP programs in US for Fall 12'. I have a strong background in math and economics, which allows me to apply for either the MPP or MPA/ID program at HKS. My goal is to specialize in economic policy in developing countries and work for WB, IDB or UNDP upon graduation, so my initial idea was that the MPA/ID curriculum would best fit (although the MPP IGA or development concentration would also lead me to a similar career). The thing is that I have 4 years of experience in banking in Brazil (top american bank), but no real "development" experience. From the research I did it seems to me that most (if not all) the people accepted into the MPA/ID have worked for WB, IDB or similar agencies or governments. In this sense, I feel that maybe the MPP admission criteria would be more flexible in considering my private sector experience (and also the volunteering experience I have) and consequently I would enhance my chances of admission at HKS. I would really rather being accepted to the MPP to not being accepted at all. On the other hand, the MPA/ID has by far more international students than the MPP (70% vs 20%). Thus, my question is: would my chances of admission increase if I apply to the MPP instead of the MPA/ID? Is the admission criteria of the MPP more flexible in regards to private sector experience? My complete profile is in this other post (in case anyone is really nice and will bother looking at that): I would really appreciate any help from you. Thank you Tomás
  4. That was very helpful Abogs78, thanks a lot! Will research those other programs. I am glad to hear you had some similarities with my profile. Lets keep in touch. Regards!
  5. Sorry, that's not what I meant. I know only these top schools (listed in the beginning of my post). I am looking for other schools, that's a part of my second question. Regards
  6. Hello all. First of all, congratulations for the forum, really good information here. Im a international student from Brazil and will apply for internatonal relations / public administration Masters this year (Fall 2012 entrance). Target programs: Columbia SIPA - MIA, Jonh Hopkins SAIS - MA, Georgetown SFS, Yale IDE, KSG-MPA ID, Tufts Fletcher, WWS, Harris School. Profile: Economics Major in Top Brazilian University - Average Score: 7.1/10 (That would be top 25% of my class). GRE: 770 Q, 500V, 4 AW (bad AW and Verbal, I know. English is not my first language, but I could have done better...) Work Experience: 4 years as an financial analyst at a top american bank (based in Brazil). By the time of application, I'll be working for 3 months as an economic consultant focused on Brazilian government projects. By Fall 2012, I would have 1 year experience in this new job. Academic requirenments: Advanced courses in micro/macro/statistics/econometrics/calculus (including multivariable) Extra: Volunteer work in Brazil and US, lived in Canada for 6 months while in college, extension courses in US Languages: Portuguese (native), English, Spanish, Italian (basics) Rec Letters: Two strong letters from 2 ex-bosses, the third one should be from a professor (maybe not as strong) Future Intention: work for IDB, WB, economic consulting (international development field) Would like to hear your opinion on: - How should the low Verbal and AW sections of GRE affect my overall chance of admission (my TOEFL score is 112/120)? - Do you feel I have any chances to be admitted in these competitive programs? Any tips on other good (but not as competitive) programs matching my profile? The responses will be very helpful not only for me but maybe to other international students. Thank you very much!!
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