Helping finding an MPP or MPA school

[gman1391]

Hi, I'm looking for MPA or MPP programs and I was wondering if people had any advice?

   Some background, I live in Northern NJ, close to the NY border and commute to work in Manhattan, so that's around where I am location-wise.  I have a BA in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where I graduated with roughly a 3.7 GPA  and Honors in from the school of arts and sciences.  What would be good Public Affairs and Public Policy schools to look into.

   I  was accepted into and started an accelerated masters program at the La Follette School at UW (starting MPA classes during senior year), but had to put that program on hold due to various personal reasons, so I have some feel for MPA coursework.  So now I'm looking for good schools a bit closer to home and would really appreciate advice.

Considering my schooling background and, more importantly, my location, any advice as to where to look?

Edited April 11, 2016 by gman1391