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**Sorry I already posted this in PoliSci, newb mistake in not seeing this forum first ***

Hi,

I have an undergrad in history from a not very good state school but a 3.92 GPA, and half a master's in Intl' Studies from another so-so school with a 3.6. In addition, 2 years teaching abroad and 4 years teaching total, I speak three foreign languages.

I recently took the GRE, getting 710 V, 800 Q (haven't found out writing yet but I have a ton of writing samples that are pretty good, I'm thinking 5.0 at least)

I want to get into a better program, preferably in public policy. Even though my schools are not prestigious, I think my GRE scores will help. Does anyone know of schools that are more likely to weigh GRE and especially when awarding financial grants/scholarships? In general, what are my chances in getting into a top tier programĀ  and getting money?

I would like to attend a good school, but also one that would lead to non-academic employment while still awarding aid (we can dream can't we?) Also, I pretty much plan on walking away from the current master's, will this hurt me?

Any help is appreciated.

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