Can I get into an MA/ MPP program with this?

[priorwalter]

Hello, so I'm currently a senior in college double-majoring in Poli Sci/ WGS and just decided to finally ditch the law school idea and pursue an MA/ MPP. I've been studying for the GRE non-stop this summer, but here's what I have so far. Please let me know if I stand a chance.

Overal GPA: 3.54

Accomplishments (I guess?):

Studied abroad for a semester

Academic Honor Society

Part of the honors program at my school

Dean's List

Americorp Scholar--completed 300 hours of community service yeah wohoo!

Presented a paper at a small academic celebration in my small liberal arts college (well ranked school)

Community award for an event I organized

Internships and EC's

Interned for a grant-making foundation

Currently interning for a Poli Sci professor

President/ Vice President of three major clubs, where I've done a lot of community outreach and event organization

Hold a part-time job on campus; I work for the admission's office and show prospective students and parents around

Involved in one or two other clubs where I've had leadership positions as well

Random volunteering at food banks, health clinics, etc.

What I'm afraid will hurt me is the fact that I haven't interned with any public policy maker or government official. I MIGHT be able to do so in fall, but by then I'm afraid it will be too late. I'd also like my GPA to be a little higher.

So, what I'm considering doing is that since I already have to make up one missed class due to my semester abroad, I was considering staying an extra semester in college not only to finish a class, but also pick up a minor in Public Policy Analysis, which would allow me to specialize in a concentration. At the same time, I would also be able to find a pretty good internship that I could do on a steady basis with a legislator in the state capital, or a public interest group. I could even study more for the GRE, as I'm uncertain as to how well I'll do on it. Do grad schools look unfavorably on spending an extra year in school? I wouldn't just be doing it for shits and giggles. I really do have to make up that one class, and I'm be studying something that I like and I'm pretty serious about. Plus, I could finish up my requirements for the honors program. Let me know what ya'll think, and if you have any suggestions for where I should apply. Thanks!

[shavasana]

You'll probably get better advice here: http://forum.thegradcafe.com/forum/11-government-affairs/

[This is largely a Poli Sci PhD program forum]