MA in Security Studies and/or IR?

Graduate School
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<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>I'm a rising senior at a second tier UC. I'm specifically interested in getting a masters in security studies. I've looked at a few programs and MIT and Georgetown are definitely at the top of my list. But I'm not sure if my app is good enough, so I want to field opinions whether my choices are reachable right out of undergrad prof I should wait a few years after working, or if I'm missing anyprograms.</p>

<p>Stats: Double Major (3.55 overall)
History (3.87)
Political Science (3.45)
Deans list: 5/9 quarters</p>

<p>Research:
- research subject for a phd dissertation
- research assistant for history dept head my sophomore year
- UROP grant for poli sci paper on social media and revolutions, presented at research symposium. In process of getting published. </p>

<p>Work: Working part time since freshman year. Currently serving an internship at the Department of Defense now till December (fall quarter through ucdc)</p>

<p>Letters of Rec:
History Dept Head - has been my mentor since freshman year </p>

<p>Research Advisor - took one class with her, later became my research advisor. </p>

<p>Poli Sci professor: I have a really good, close relationship with all 3 of my professors. </p>

<p>Assistant Director for Undergrad studies. Took two classes with him and excelled. He's my poli sci mentor.</p>

<p>Could also get a rec from one of my bosses at the dod.</p>

<p>Schools:
MIT
Georgetown
UCSD
UCLA
UCI
Boston
University of Virginia. </p>

<p>Looking to stay in the east coast (preferably DC, Boston area) Are these schools within my reach?</p>

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<p>Check out Syracuse University: Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. It’s not in DC or Boston but it does have great program.</p>

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<p>Also GWU. Would need GRE scores to get a better picture of your profile.</p>

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<p>Haven’t taken the gre yet, but I’m guessing 700v/600m/6</p>

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<p>Hello, does anyone know anything about Trinity university’s internatioal security program or Johns Hopkins program in global security?</p>

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Did you ever go to the top schools you wanted to go to?