<p>Looking for opinions on my chances to a few of the top master's programs in development studies. I'm specifically looking at the London School of Economics (Msc development studies) and Johns Hopkins Univ (MA international development). I am also considering George Washington, American University and Tulane, so any perspectives on those programs and my chances would also be helpful.</p>
<p>My stats:
-Brigham Young University graduate in Political Science with a minor in Economics
-3.5 cumulative GPA
-3.4 in-major GPA
-3.8 minor (econ) GPA
-Heavy courseload, including some non-major and non-minor courses related to development (international health specifically).</p>
<p>-My transcript looks a bit odd, because I failed and/or withdrew (they count the same) from three courses in my first three semesters. I've since taken them all, with grades of A, A, and A-. I'm assuming the original failing grades will still hurt me when they see them though.</p>
<p>-No foreign language.</p>
<p>-690 verbal and 700 quantitative on the GRE.</p>
<p>-Decent letters of recommendation, but nothing earth-shattering (i.e. no Nobel laureates writing my letters, just semi-respected professors of economics and poli sci).</p>
<p>Relevant and Semi-relevant outside-of-school information:
-3 years work experience in an unrelated field
-Organized and ran (entirely alone) a fundraiser that generated $3,000 for a local microcredit organization doing work in East Africa.
-Attended two seminars during summer breaks, one on economic theory and one on global poverty
-Interned at a development NGO for 6 months--just a local one few people have heard of.
-Extensive outside reading list in economics and development-related subjects.</p>
<p>Any thoughts on my chances to the aforementioned places?</p>