Hi, guys, here is my profile:
GRE: V151(51%), Q166(94%), AW 4(48%)
Undergrad GPA: 88/100(approximately 3.4/4)
Graduated from Beijing, majored in Arabic Studies, studied in Yemen for one year with governmental scholarship
Work Experience: 5 years in diplomacy, worked in Yemen, Iraq, UAE and currently in South Sudan. responsibilities including political analysis, policy making, and directing significant diplomatic events.
Language Skills: Chinese(native), English(working level), Arabic(working level)
Interested program: MBA/MPP or MBA/IR
Statement of Purpose: with emphasis on my trilingual ability and international exposure mainly in war-torn or poverty-driven countries, I wrote my interest in international development in the Middle East. Then mentioned my advantage to bridge among Chinese and international companies as well as local communities, also my ability to mediate among governmental, non-profit and for-profit sectors. Then wrote about my desire for a career switch to consultancy specializing in international development projects in the Middle East by pursuing the dual degree.
LOR: not arranged. but probably one from my previous supervisor (ambassador or counsellor), other maybe from collaborator from private sector or professor from school, or may try to ask for one LOR from a prominent politician from South Sudan if that would help.
I want to apply for schools from the first tier, like HBS, Tuck, Wharton for MBA, and HKS, SAIS, CIPA, WWS for Public Policy. My biggest concern now is about my low verbal score in GRE. I'm confident about my background and experience, however, only with an average GPA, without quan background, I'm worried my GRE could keep me out from schools in this level.
I'm now at South Sudan, workload is quite tough, the only way to take another GRE is to fly to Uganda, Kenya or Ethiopia. Should I concentrate on my essay to impress adcom, or I need to sit another GRE?
Thanks.