<p>I am seriouslly considering Brown as well as Syracuse and Cornell's Masters in Public Administration program. Brown's is a 1 year program and seems perfect for me. Here is my situation:</p>
<p>I attended Oswego State College in New York, earning my BA in Biology in 1993. GPA=3.2</p>
<p>I Attended the University of South Florida (Tampa) and earmed my MA in Chemistry in 1999. GPA=3.4</p>
<p>I took the GRE's in 1993, so those scores are obsolete, but I am sure I can crack a 700 on verbal and math with proper studying.</p>
<p>I am employed as a chemist for a flavors and fragrances company, where I have performed as a better than average employee.</p>
<p>I am willing to give up a well paying job to go back to school, as I am not married, nor am I wealthy. </p>
<p>Finally, I am a single daddy, raising my 2 and a half year old daughter solo for the past 2 years. Is it worth mentioning this to the admissions committee? Would this just seem like pandering? </p>
<p>Assuming a 700 + on each section of the GRE, do I have a good chance of gaining admissions to an elite school? </p>
<p>Would my science background be looked at as positive, negative or as neither way?</p>
<p>Any information or tips you can give me woulf be greatly appreciated. Sorry for typos, I have a 2 year old attached to my arm.</p>