lattemoi

I went to engineering school

My intuitive answer is that the director contacted you because you are a strong fit for mid-career MPA program. If I were in your shoes, I’d ask myself the following question: What if I was rejected from the MPP program because it was targeted towards applicants with fewer years of experience? I personally think you stand a better shot at the EMPA, so you might want to consider that. Never sell yourself too short.

Thanks a lot Nimesis! I am also an international student and was considering GSPP as one of my top choices. I will spare the application fee and apply to more suitable schools.

from a top 15-20 school if I may add.

Sorry to hijack your topic but would a 2.6-2.7 GPA in engineering and good GRE quant scores cut it? No funding required.

Forgot to mention that both UT and A&M are good schools.

Hey there, I am also looking at programs in EE, my area of interest is sustainability. I'd say first identify the research area you are interested in, then seek the best professors in the field, and lastly apply to the schools where those professors teach. I can't stress enough how much the name of the Professors you work with matters, way more than the name of the school.

Wow! Almost 97 views and no response. Please let me know how I can make my question clearer or more narrow

MPP Maestro, can you share with us which school you go to? And where the difficulty stems from (e.g: strong quantitative program). Thanks!

Hi All, I am a long time lurker and first time poster. I am an international student who is applying to MPA/MPP programs for next fall. I have the following questions: 1) Is it possible/wise to apply to a phd program after an mpp/mpa degree? If so, in what cases? (Example, Phd in economics) 2) What are the pros and cons of theory-based programs? 3) I have a strong quantitative background (undergrad major is electrical engineering), should I go for more theory-based program? 4) What universities offer theory-based programs besides Berkeley? Thanks for bearing with me Good luck to everyone!

I think that you're a very strong candidate. Are you applying for a 2nd masters or a Phd? Try applying to several schools this year, and if it didn't work you can always apply later. I heard that if you received scholarship or self-funded and weren't relying on receiving financial aid from the university, then you have higher chances of getting in. I don't know how true this is though. I made sure to address that I mention this in my SOPs just in case.