<p>I just got into transfer admission at American University SIS Undergrad. I’m having a bit of a hard time adjusting–made to take College Writing 1 despite having a prospective published IR policy paper on the way, among the issues in question–but I’m trying to make things better for myself. Looking to go to Harvard, GTown or JHU SAIS after I graduate in 2012. But I need advice.</p>
<p>Stats:</p>
<p>Previous School: University of Hartford (3.1, IR, PoliSci, Philosophy minor–Tier 3)
Honors Program: Yes
GPA: 3.1
Major GPA: 3.8
AA Student
ECs:
-Student Government 3 years consistently
-Government and Law Society 3 years consistently
-Started ran College Democrats chapter on campus from Fall 2008-Fall 2009
-State College Democrats</p>
<p>Internships/Work Experience:
-Intern in State Congress
-Intern with State Attorney General
-Intern in US Congress
-Intern at State Treasurer</p>
<p>Volunteer Work:
-Obama campaign
-State congressional campaign
-State House campaign
-Campus and Community Voter Registration</p>
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<p>Present School: American University SIS
Credit Hours: 46 (all transfer credits)</p>
<p>Honors Program: No
GPA: (first semester)
Major GPA: (first semester)
AA Student</p>
<p>ECs:
-Student Government
-College Democrats
-Roosevelt Institute</p>
<p>Internships/Work Experience thus far:
-Paid intern in US Congress
-Graduate-level fellow at Capitol Hill Policy/Advocacy Organization
—>Publishing paper on Iran-US relations</p>
<p>Volunteer Work:
-Tom Perriello campaign (VA-5)</p>
<p>In terms of being at this new school for 2 years, I feel as though I should focus less on college organizations and more on work–and especially schoolwork. Thoughts? What would people advise?</p>