Program Applied To (MPA, MPP, IR, etc.): MPA/MPP
Schools Applied To: HKS, WWS, Penn, Duke
Schools Admitted To:
Schools Rejected From:
Still Waiting: all
Undergraduate institution: Top 30 Private
Undergraduate GPA: 3.79
Last 60 hours of Undergraduate GPA (if applicable):
Undergraduate Major: Math and Econ, Minor in Philosophy
Study Abroad: 4 months in London
GRE:
Q: 770
V: 500 (ouch!)
AW: ??? (forget)
Years Out of Undergrad (if applicable): 2
Years of Work Experience: 3
Describe Relevant Work Experience: All private sector. However, 2 years in econ research at a large bank -- econ policy is my intended career path -- and a good deal of nonprofit work on the side.
Quant: Tons
Strength of SOP (be honest, describe the process, etc): Came out strong. I hope I got the message out that I am tired of the private sector and ready to transition into a public sector/policy/development role
Strength of LOR (be honest, describe the process, etc): Should be strong. Two professors and my current boss, whom has worked a number of years on Capitol Hill as an econ policymaker.
Languages: English (native); German (basic).
International Experience: 3 month Internship in finance in London.
Questions/Comments: I'm really worried that I will get dinged for having only private sector work experience. In hindsight, I probably should have waited another year or so, worked for a bit in the public sector, and then applied. But there's nothing I can do at this point. The apps are pretty much out the door!
