I'm trying to figure out what schools I should be visiting to potentially apply to for fall 2019 and thought I might be able to get some input here.
GPA: 3.10 (4.0 so far for my second bachelors). I have a Bachelors in Planning from a school in Denmark (did pretty poorly there GPA-wise) and am almost done with a second bachelors in Ethnic Studies from a state school here in MN.
Have done two planning related Americorps stints, have an internship lined up at a transit agency for this year and have done extensive past community organizing in transit.
Studying for GREs (not a great test taker though and not great at math).
I'm primarily interested in transportation (bike/ped and transit), and equity issues in planning. Also somewhat interested in urban revitalization projects, development, etc.
I'm currently living in Minneapolis and kinda done with the sub-arctic, although I do like how affordable, progressive and bike-friendly the city is.
So far I'm considering:
Minnesota (know they're a good school but I haven't been super impressed visiting there so far. Wouldn't have to move though and the job market is good in MN).
UW-Milwaukee (got a great vibe from the school and like Milwaukee a lot)
UW-Madison
UI-Chicago
Portland State (worried about job market/cost of living in the NW but it's an amazing city)
Oregon
UC Denver
U of Arizona
New Mexico (like the desert SW and they both look like decent cities and schools that have courses that I'd be into)
New Orleans
Temple
Any red flags for any of those schools? Any other schools that I should definitely consider? Thanks for the input.
GPA: 3.10 (4.0 so far for my second bachelors). I have a Bachelors in Planning from a school in Denmark (did pretty poorly there GPA-wise) and am almost done with a second bachelors in Ethnic Studies from a state school here in MN.
Have done two planning related Americorps stints, have an internship lined up at a transit agency for this year and have done extensive past community organizing in transit.
Studying for GREs (not a great test taker though and not great at math).
I'm primarily interested in transportation (bike/ped and transit), and equity issues in planning. Also somewhat interested in urban revitalization projects, development, etc.
I'm currently living in Minneapolis and kinda done with the sub-arctic, although I do like how affordable, progressive and bike-friendly the city is.
So far I'm considering:
Minnesota (know they're a good school but I haven't been super impressed visiting there so far. Wouldn't have to move though and the job market is good in MN).
UW-Milwaukee (got a great vibe from the school and like Milwaukee a lot)
UW-Madison
UI-Chicago
Portland State (worried about job market/cost of living in the NW but it's an amazing city)
Oregon
UC Denver
U of Arizona
New Mexico (like the desert SW and they both look like decent cities and schools that have courses that I'd be into)
New Orleans
Temple
Any red flags for any of those schools? Any other schools that I should definitely consider? Thanks for the input.