Class of 2015, The Carter Center (Atlanta, Georgia)

"The reputation and integrity of Carnegie Mellon's name is certainly a conversation starter in interview positions and proving you're worth a second look in what can sometimes be a difficult job market. I'm not sure I could name classes that made a difference; rather, it was the environment of the graduate program itself. To be expected to write quality material and thought under such high stakes prepared me for the grant writing and demanding communications world. I credit CMU with helping me to become a stronger writer, become more cognizant of the nuances in persuasive writing, and allowing me to study something I still find deeply interesting."