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Chances at GWU Elliott?
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Date: December 12th, 2009 2:17 AM Author: Judgmental learning disabled background story hairy legs So I'm currently working on grad school applications and wanted some opinions on whether I have a shot of getting into the Elliott School (either in their Int'l Affairs or Security Policy studies program). Here are my credentials:
*3.9 GPA in Int'l Studies/Middle East Studies at a state university (major GPA is 3.95) *GRE scores: 560V, 680Q, 5AW *Have completed internships with the World Affairs Council, Embassy of Afghanistan in DC, Hudson Institute (DC), the State Department and U.S. Senator's state office *Included in several honors societies, Young Professionals in Foreign Policy etc. *Student newspaper (freelancing + editing), volunteer experience (working with homeless) *Studied French for a year in college (4 years prior to that) and have been studying Farsi for the past 3 years *Ethnicity: minority status (Pacific/Hawaiian Islander) *Have traveled abroad, though not extensively and not through any study abroad program
What do you think my chances are of getting into Elliott? Would it be safer for me to apply to their International Affairs program instead of Security Policy Studies (they only let you apply to one program at a time..)?? Also planning to apply to Korbel (@ Denver)and maybe American.
HELP! =/
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Date: December 12th, 2009 6:55 PM Author: orchid menage trust fund I think you're in at Elliott. Would also apply to SAIS and Gtown if I were you. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1162720&forum_id=3#13531732) |
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Date: December 12th, 2009 7:06 PM Author: Judgmental learning disabled background story hairy legs Thanks so much for your comments! But I have a feeling that my GRE scores are much too low for SAIS and Georgetown. Plus, I'm hoping to begin a program right after finishing my undergraduate studies, so my age will be an unattractive factor... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1162720&forum_id=3#13531807) |
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Date: December 13th, 2009 2:44 AM Author: orchid menage trust fund I personally know someone with very similar stats to you who got into SAIS off the waitlist (but rejected from MSFS) - he was also right out of undergrad but you have good internship opportunities under your belt. If you think youd like to attend - go ahead and send the app - you have nothing to lose except for an application fee. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1162720&forum_id=3#13535371) |
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Date: December 14th, 2009 10:25 PM Author: Judgmental learning disabled background story hairy legs Thanks for your comment, I'll definitely give it a shot but won't get my hopes up.. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1162720&forum_id=3#13552827) |
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Date: December 12th, 2009 9:52 PM Author: Obsidian candlestick maker Retake the GRE and aim for a better school. I got into SAIS with only a Fulbright under my belt, no meaningful WE. GW sucks man, not worth the money ITE. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1162720&forum_id=3#13533340) |
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Date: December 14th, 2009 10:26 PM Author: Judgmental learning disabled background story hairy legs Thanks for the advice, but don't underestimate your Fulbright...that's a really strong credential to have, even w/o substantial WE. Btw, did you end up going to SAIS? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1162720&forum_id=3#13552849) |
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Date: December 16th, 2009 11:22 PM Author: Obsidian candlestick maker I also had language skills, but your internships are more impressive for IR. No, didn't go to SAIS. Glad I didn't. Not worth the money (IR degrees). You can do an MBA for the same cost/# of years, and the MBA opens a hell of a lot more doors than an MA in IR. Unless somebody is loaded, I would never recommend an IR Master's (full price). A top MBA can do everything a SAIS MA can do and then some... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1162720&forum_id=3#13574579) |
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Date: December 12th, 2009 10:03 PM Author: Flickering up-to-no-good party of the first part please do yourself a favor and retake. you have good credentials; it would be a shame to throw them away because you did poorly on the test (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1162720&forum_id=3#13533458) |
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Date: December 14th, 2009 10:28 PM Author: Judgmental learning disabled background story hairy legs Thanks for your input. I've been planning to re-take the test, but won't be able to get in done in time for Fall 2010 admissions -- plus, SAIS doesn't offer Spring admissions so that'll mean waiting for another year to apply. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1162720&forum_id=3#13552861) |