Program Applied To (MPA, MPP, IR, etc.): MPP (applying next year)
Schools Applying To: UMich (#1 choice)
Undergraduate institution: American University
Undergraduate GPA: 3.2 (low because I worked a lot in UG)
Undergraduate Majors: Communication, Sociology
Law School: Top 10%, Top 25 program
Study Abroad: semester in London with an internship at advertising agency
GRE Quantitative Score: 650-700
GRE Verbal Score: 750-800
GRE AW Score: ?
Years Out of Undergrad (if applicable): 6
Years of Work Experience: 4
Describe Relevant Work Experience: Post-UG Internship at top Public Relations agency, one year teaching business english in Korea with project management and curriculum development experience, 1.5+ years private tutoring, Paralegal for software development company. Will be completing field placement next semester in state legislature on developing policy & drafting legislation.
Languages: Beginner Spanish & Korean
Quant: Haven't taken a math class in like 9 years, although I have tutored ACT & SAT math sections and have always been good at math. I just never liked math classes. Will be taking statistics and calculus before applying. Wondering if schools prefer "brick and mortar" classes, or if online classes are ok? My schedule with law school is nuts and it would be way more convenient to do a class online. What do you guys think?
Strength of SOP: Haven't written it yet, although I'm extremely interested in Technology, Environmental, and Educational Policy. Will probably be drafting something encompassing these interests.
Strength of LOR (be honest, describe the process, etc): Will probably be strong.
Other: Board Member of Non-Profit, volunteered teaching english to north korean refugees. Significant overseas travel experience. Wrote onto my school's Law, Technology & Policy Journal, am hoping to secure an editor position next year. Not very strong extracurriculars in UG due to work.
Michigan is my number one choice. I'm wondering if I would be competitive for this program? Which others would I also be competitive at? This seems like a whole different beast from the law school admissions process, so I appreciate any advice/input you guys would be willing to provide! Cheers.
Program Applied To (MPA, MPP, IR, etc.): MPP (applying next year) Schools Applying To: UMich (#1 choice) Undergraduate institution: American University Undergraduate GPA: 3.2 (low because I worked a lot in UG) Undergraduate Majors: Communication, Sociology Law School: Top 10%, Top 25 program Study Abroad: semester in London with an internship at advertising agency GRE Quantitative Score: 650-700 GRE Verbal Score: 750-800 GRE AW Score: ? Years Out of Undergrad (if applicable): 6 Years of Work Experience: 4 Describe Relevant Work Experience: Post-UG Internship at top Public Relations agency, one year teaching business english in Korea with project management and curriculum development experience, 1.5+ years private tutoring, Paralegal for software development company. Will be completing field placement next semester in state legislature on developing policy & drafting legislation. Languages: Beginner Spanish & Korean Quant: Haven't taken a math class in like 9 years, although I have tutored ACT & SAT math sections and have always been good at math. I just never liked math classes. Will be taking statistics and calculus before applying. Wondering if schools prefer "brick and mortar" classes, or if online classes are ok? My schedule with law school is nuts and it would be way more convenient to do a class online. What do you guys think? Strength of SOP: Haven't written it yet, although I'm extremely interested in Technology, Environmental, and Educational Policy. Will probably be drafting something encompassing these interests. Strength of LOR (be honest, describe the process, etc): Will probably be strong. Other: Board Member of Non-Profit, volunteered teaching english to north korean refugees. Significant overseas travel experience. Wrote onto my school's Law, Technology & Policy Journal, am hoping to secure an editor position next year. Not very strong extracurriculars in UG due to work. Michigan is my number one choice. I'm wondering if I would be competitive for this program? Which others would I also be competitive at? This seems like a whole different beast from the law school admissions process, so I appreciate any advice/input you guys would be willing to provide! Cheers.