Graduate School Admission Results

I did not take the GRE but I submitted a strong optional writing example. I also had strong LoRs and one government internship with a few other summer jobs.

MSFS

No GRE scores, undergrad at another DC-area IR school. 5 years of employment in IR.

Did not take the GRE. 3+ years of full time work experience in government affairs; 2 internships in state government. Awarded $25k yearly scholarship

With aid (still didn’t check how much). Straight out of undergrad, with one internship and on-campus extracurriculars

accepted with no aid

Accepted with no aid

Admittedly weak on my second language, but thankful that admissions saw past it!

No GRE, 2 years of work experience abroad, offered $10,000 in funding for 1 year.

4 years relevant work experience, strong (I think) LORs, submitted GRE scores and supplemental essay.

My undergrad grades were terrible, but my four years working at foreign policy think tank in the region and Indonesian language skills strengthened my application. I'd also made professional connections through my work who had ties to the program and wrote great letters of recommendation. I didn't take the GRE.