<p>I am new to the MPP application process. I'm wondering where I fall among other MPP applicants. I have a mediocre GPA from Rice, with good GRE and two years teaching since graduation. (See stats below). I expect great employer recs but am less confident about profs. Would I be competitive for the top schools like HKS and WWS? How about GPPI or Duke? Where would I be competitive for a scholarship? (I can't do 55k/year out of pocket).</p>
<p>Undergraduate Work
3.45 from Rice University
History major with coursework in poli sci (8 classes) and econ (5 classes). Editor-in-chief of university student newspaper.</p>
<p>GRE
AW: 5
Quant: 800
Verbal: 700
Total: 1500</p>
<p>Since College
-Two years teaching high school social studies in a TFA-like setting (though not a corps member) in Houston
-Half a year volunteer teaching in Kenya</p>
<p>College Internships
-State Department Refugee Bureau
-International Visitor Program, Georgia office (2 years)</p>