Chances at LSE, Columbia, SAIS?

Graduate School
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<p>I'm an undergrad student at the University of Pittsburgh, and I'm pretty much set on going to graduate school to get my masters in Int'l Relations. I'm posting because I'd REALLY like some answers as to how good of a candidate I am for some of the more elite programs in the nation/world (i.e. Georgetown, Hopkins, Harvard, Columbia, LSE, Sciences-Po Paris). Can you guys help me out?</p>

<p>My stats (as of end of sophomore year)
Majors: Economics, History, Political Science (yes, three)
Minor: French
GPA: 3.7+ (should go up too)
Majors GPA: Poli Sci: 4.0, History: 3.88, Economics: 3.68
GRE: Haven't taken it yet. When should I?
Languages: English, French (fluent)
Experience: Have been working in a law firm since 2006</p>

<p>PLUS, I am going abroad my entire junior year to study at Sciences-Po Paris. I got into an exchange program, so I think grad schools will like that. BUT, the grades I earn abroad won't transfer and affect my GPA, which I kind of have mixed feelings about. But in any case, I know grad schools will certainly look at what I earn while abroad. </p>

<p>So, there you have it! Thanks in advance for your help/advice/input. It is very much appreciated. </p>

<p>P.S. - Do grad schools look at your grades from 1st semester senior year? 2nd semester?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>As a current LSE student, based on my limited knowledge, I’d say you have a good chance of being admitted here.</p>

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<p>hey thanks! great news.</p>

<p>anybody know about the other schools?</p>

<p>oh and one more question: i know for the IR masters program at LSE they do not require GRE scores. but, because I’ll have to take it anyway, should i include my GRE scores on my LSE application, even when they don’t require it? (i know this sounds like a pretty dumb/menial question, but i’ve heard horror stories where a great applicant fouled up one small thing on his/her application and the outcome was, well, horrific).</p>

<p>thanks!</p>

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<p>I’d say don’t even include them.</p>