<p>Hi, I've done some research into MPP programs, but I'm still at a loss to how strong or weak I am as a candidate. I majored in Economics, so my internship/work experience at school doesn't exactly match up. Also, I graduated this past summer, and, from my impressions, going straight from undergrad isn't a good idea unless you have a really strong application. </p>
<p>Any comments/advice regarding my info or what schools would be an acceptable target for me would be greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>Info:
-3.6 GPA from top 5 LAC
-700 V
-730 M
-5.5 AWS
-3 years research work in econ, law/policy, sustainable development
-interned 1 summer in sustainable development
-interned 1 summer in consulting
-no real work experience</p>
<p>The first step you should take is determining exactly what you want out of an MPP. Most schools are different in curriculum, and often have specific ‘focuses’ in their program. Once you compile a list of schools that have the focus you want, perhaps someone on this Board will be able to help you. Until then, you have good credentials in general.</p>
<p>I’m interested in utilizing the MPP for work in policy analysis or development, so think tanks and etc., as it matched up to what most interested me in the research/classwork I did at school. The programs that so far interest me are UC-Harris, USC, GW, Georgetown, etc.</p>
<p>kysren,
I’d say your chances are excellent. The economics degree will help, your GPA is very solid, and your GRE should be above the mean for admitted applicants at most (and probably all) of the schools listed. Just concentrate on writing a good statement of purpose.</p>