The GradCafe

Details and information about the application.

Institution: Georgetown University
Program: Security Studies
Degree Type: Masters
Degree's Country of Origin: International
Decision: Wait listed
Notification: on 12/03/2021 via E-mail
Undergrad GPA: 3.75
Notes: 3.75/4.0 GPA at a non-prestigious undergrad, although I think I believe them when they say they don't take prestige of undergrad institution into consideration. I think they just want to see how you did wherever you studied. Had a weak period of academic performance in undergrad that I explained in the app. Stellar SOP in my opinion because of a unique personal background that relates to security studies and was powerfully captured in the SOP. Studied for the GRE for months and it was canceled the night before the test :( ETS dodged my calls and failed to reschedule me before the app deadline, so I had to write the writing sample. It turned out to be... above average, I think. Showed a strong command of language but a pretty mediocre argument. 1 strong LOR, 2 mediocre ones (I think, can't be sure). 3 years of private sector work experience that is quasi-related to security. I had also taken some advanced classes in data science that may have been helpful. Lastly, weak-to-average command of a few foreign languages and 2 semesters of study abroad.