What are my chances??? - masters

icruz44
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:28:08 +0000

I graduate in May from the University of Puerto Rico (best school in PR but obviously not a top school in the US) with a bachelors in Political Science and minor concentrations in International Relations and Comparative Politics. I’m applying to several MA programs that focus on international relations (specifically international development) that all prefer applicants with several years work experience, which I lack. I want to know if I have the slimmest chance of getting in, or I don’t want to spend the money/time/energy on these applications and I’ll start looking for internships/jobs.

• GPA: 3.97
• GRE: V 161; Q 155 (my quant score is much lower that I wanted)
• 2 internships (US Senate:John Kerry/Foreign Relations Committee; PR Senate: Committee on Banking, Public Corporations and Consumer Affairs
• Substantial volunteer experience with United Way of Puerto Rico
• Senior thesis to be completed (and if lucky published in May)

Schools I’m considering:
Columbia - MA International Affairs
John Hopkins - MA International Affairs
Georgetown - MA Foreign Service or Global Human Development
Fordham - MA International Political Economy and Development
American - MA International Development
GW - MA International Development Studies
BU - MA Global Development Policy
The New School - MA International Affairs
UChicago - Dual MA Public Policy/MA International Relations

HELP???

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