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Hi All, Thought I'd get a forum going to look at the beginning of the process. I imagine there are some other people in my boat, who have yet to take the test or fill out any applications, but are starting to plan for it all. Would love to hear some insight from those who have been through it all... How early did you start preparing? How did you know the MPP or MPA was right for you? How did you prepare for the GRE? What were your methods for researching what is actually unique schools? (beyond their websites & campus visits) Did you take quant classes to boost your candidacy? Do they have to be taken before you apply, or can they be backen in fall or spring semester of the year you apply? What do you wish you had known when you were starting out? Newbies - feel free to add questions. Thanks all!!

Hi All, I'm sure this question has been posed before, so apologies for my redundancies, but am looking for some advice before I launch into the prep for the GRE, applications, etc. I have a few years of work in a top advertising agency under my belt, mostly working on global accounts with a focus in sustainability. During my time, I've become more drawn to the larger themes of social and environmental policy, of which business is a component, but I find myself looking for a more holistic education. Am thinking about the MPP route, but wondering if it is realistic for someone with my background. BA in History, one class in macroecon and one in statistics (passed out of math with AP Calculus). Internships in public sector during college. Very high GPA - haven't taken GRE yet. Any advice is hugely appreciated Thanks!