<p>I'm trying to realistically assess my chances of getting into the MSFS program in the next three years to five years (it is my dream program atm). I am an international student, senior year at Penn State majoring in International Politics conc. IR. My GPA when I graduate will be between 3.50-3.55. I've had a couple of internships working with non-profit focussing on us-middle east relations, an international airline company (marketing), and at an oil and energy contractors (planning and contracts dept). </p>
<p>Trying to find work experience in the States will be tough for me when I graduate this Dec; getting hired with a work permit on just a B.A. will be tough, esp. in the IR, government relations field (which is what I am interested in). </p>
<p>So I am considering getting a Masters of International Business at an Australian school (Monash), using that to get some good work experience either in the US or elsewhere, and use that as a launching pad for G'town sometime in the next 3-5 years. </p>
<p>In addition to English, I can speak an Indian dialect extremely well, learning Arabic and Malay. </p>
<p>I've got a fair amount of extra curricular activities too but nothing spectacular or in any leadership position in the last 2 years. </p>
<p>No GRE scores to speak of as yet but I am sure I can do well in those with adequate preparation.</p>
<p>What do you folks think - stand a chance of getting in?</p>