GPA Personal Statement

I have loved government and policy since I was a government relations intern in Florida. Towards the end of my undergraduate education I was offered an internship with the Department of State in Washington, DC and I knew that no other city would provide me with the opportunity experience so many facets of government in a central location. Since my move to DC I have been able to flourish and grow my career in government relations and contracting. I have worked for various agencies and federal offices in a variety of capabilities. The more I worked the more I loved what I saw as the endless possibilities of my careers. My desire to grow my career, and seek out management opportunities, led me to explore graduate schools and I set my view on American University (AU).
I completed the Graduate Professional Studies (GPS) program at AU because I wanted to see if graduate work and AU were the right step for me. Despite working full time, I am proud to say that I completed my graduate certificate with a 3.0. During my semester on campus I fell in love with the campus and exploring the programs. My AU professors were knowledgeable and helpful. I felt that my professional experience led me to provide keen insight during my coursework and classroom participation. I developed study habits that allowed me to juggle both school

One of the reasons for my GPA was a difficult calculus class that I attempted three times. I finally accepted that I could not pass that class. That class was also a requirement for my major so I explored other majors, took an intro to politics class and found my passion. My grades improved towards the end of my time at FIU but I knew that I wanted to enter the workforce after graduation to really get an idea of where my career could lead me. I believe that my successful completion of the graduate certificate showcases that I am ready for graduate level