<p>Hello everyone,</p>
<p>I graduated from a state school with a 3.2 GPA (BA in International Studies). I have 15 months of study abroad experience in emerging markets and speak a foreign language fluently. I will be serving in the Peace Corps for two years and plan on attending graduate school afterwards.</p>
<p>What are the best IR programs you think I could be admitted to with these credentials?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>definitely look into the Peace Corp Fellows Program list of schools that provide substantial scholarships for Peace Corps veterans. [Graduate</a> Schools | Educational Benefits | What Are the Benefits? | Learn About Volunteering | Peace Corps](<a href=“Peace Corps | Going the Distance to Make a Difference”>Peace Corps | Going the Distance to Make a Difference)</p>
<p>Based off your credentials/interests I’d suggest you look at University of Denver (Korbel school - choose from global finance/trade/economic integration, international development, or international studies), Monterey Institute of International Studies (International Policy Studies), and Fordham University (International Political Economy/Development). All have programs that are either member schools or affiliated schools with the APSIA (Assn. for Professional Schools of International Affairs, essentially a sign of prestige/strength of their IR program) and provide fellowships/$ to returned peace corps volunteers</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>Is there any chance I can get into a DC school?</p>