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MPA Admissiosn/School advice in the northwest + Evans UW


TheBokonon

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Hi people,

 

I applied to the Evans school for my MPA, but have less than stellar credentials. My GREs are 154 (V) 152 (Q) and 4.5 (AW). Undergrad GPA was a 3.1 from a mediocre private lib arts school in Philly.

 

Is there any chance I get in to Evans UW and does anyone have any advice for MPA programs in the pacific northwest?

 

Apologies if this has been posted or I am posting in the wrong spot. Usually just a lurker.

 

Thanks

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For many MPP/MPA programs, the quality and diversity of your professional experience matter nearly as much, if not more, than your academic credentials. So, keep your fingers crossed and stay hopeful :)

 

Re the Northwest, Evans is the most well established school. U Oregon has a better reputation as a university, but I think PSU is a better program, especially if you want to work in Portland. What do you want to get out of your MPA degree? Job type, location, skills learned?

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Hey there,

 

For what it's worth, I graduated with a 3.37, and had a V162/Q152/AW4.0 and was accepted into the program. With full disclosure, I was also a Division I/All-American Athlete during college which is why my GPA is a little lower than the average, but nonetheless, I think this goes to show that if you have a decent reason for having a lower GPA (getting a science degree I think also qualifies this) then you should definitely apply. Also, I was a Peace Corps volunteer and am completing a pretty prestigous fellowship...my intention in writing this to you is that, there are things you can do to improve a low GPA, so don't get discouraged!

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Also, I'm not sure about the University of Oregon having a better reputation; in fact, I believe UW may have a better one, if not far more connections due to its location. Just my two cents, however :)

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Also, I'm not sure about the University of Oregon having a better reputation; in fact, I believe UW may have a better one, if not far more connections due to its location. Just my two cents, however :)

 

I think he meant U of O had a better reputation than PSU, not UW. UW obviously has the best reputation in the PNW.

UW is an awesome school for what it's worth. Culturally and politically Seattle is a very unique place to be. 

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