<p>Hi everyone, I was wondering if you guys could give me some advice about applying for these programs for Fall 2012. I’m interested in Middle East affairs and am applying to many different programs because I’m unsure about where I will get in. SIPA, SAIS, WW, Georgetown MA in Security Studies, Fletcher, American, Elliot, UMD, HKS, Yale, Syracuse, NYU GSAS MA, The New School, and Seton Hall. I am also considering applying to joint JD/MA programs at these schools as well. Here is my info:</p>
<p>GPA: 3.27 from Cornell
Major: Psychology, Minors: International Relations + Spanish
Languages: Spanish- somewhat fluent but rusty, Hebrew- beginner, Arabic- very very beginner
Coursework in economics, statistics, linear algebra
Study abroad for 6 months at the Universidad de Sevilla in Spain - lived w a Spanish family, took classes with Spanish students
GRE: taking it in September, but both sections should be around 90-95th %ile
Summer internship experience at 1 senate office and 2 congressional offices
Currently interning for the Israeli Mission to the UN in NYC</p>
<p>Does anyone have any advice about joint JD/MA programs? Is it worth it to apply to these? Does it have a detrimental impact on the application?</p>
<p>Also, does anyone know anything about the programs at NYU GSAS or The New School? I know they aren’t APSIA schools but I’d really like to be in NYC…</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>