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Graduate Peer Advisors (GPA)

The Goldman School of Public Policy and Students of Color in Public Policy (SCIPP) are dedicated to increasing diversity within the program. As part of our mission, a group of graduate students in SCIPP is offering assistance to all prospective students in the application process.

This includes:

• Providing advice on final drafts of statements of purpose
• Answering questions about the curriculum and the Public Policy degree

Please contact us via email and follow the directions below.

1. Send your Statement of Purpose (SOP) as a word attachment titled "your last name" and "SOP," (ex. SmithSOP.doc)
2. If you have additional questions or concerns about the curriculum or the public policy degree, include it in the body of the email along with your attachment.
3. Please email your SOP to scippGPA@berkeley.edu.
4. GPA will make every attempt to return your essay with feedback within a week.

We encourage individuals from underrepresented communities to utilize this service.

Tip Sheet

GPA has put together a tip sheet to assist you in writing your essays.

Application Deadline

Note: Applications to the Goldman School must be postmarked December 15th. GPA will accept esays for review through November 30th. Essays submitted after November 30th will not be reviewed.