Schools Applying To: MPP (Oxford) and MSc Social Policy (Social Policy and Planning (LSE)
Undergraduate institution: Canadian University that isn't UofT, McGill, or UBC
Undergraduate GPA: 3.67 (Major: 3.75)
Undergraduate Majors: International Relations & Chinese
Study Abroad: Yes - three times to various countries
GRE: 167 (Q), 165 (V), 5.5
Years Out of Undergrad (if applicable): 0
Years of Relevant Work Experience: Internships; some relevant volunteer experience/work experience
Describe Relevant Work Experience: Interned at a Korean NGO, worked for my local Students' Association as Elections Manager; currently work as a Volunteer Coordinator; volunteer for a restorative justice program; volunteer for a democracy promotion society; volunteered as a Coordinator for a sunday school
Languages: English (native), Chinese (Advanced), Japanese (Intermediate), Korean, (Intermediate), Urdu (Intermediate), Spanish (Beginner)
Quant: Calculus I, Statistics, Economics (Macro and Micro)
Strength of SOP: I am currently on my 10th draft of my SOP. As I am only applying to two schools, they need to be STRONG. I am also getting them reviewed by our Writing Center on campus.
Strength of LOR (be honest, describe the process, etc): All from former professors (2 Chinese, 1 Japanese). I think the subject areas are going to be the issue here, honestly.