DeputyDowner
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@MPPKS I don't, but I did live there for a summer in undergrad. Let me message you some places I've found in the area (online) that are more family convenient.
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Most leasing options I've seen in Ann Arbor start in July or August. It's very much a college town, with most housing is intended for students (meaning places tend to be less flexible than in a big city, because most people need to move in before September and move out in June). Depending on what you're looking for, of course. If you don't mind (1) living outside of Ann Arbor or (2) spending a lot of money on rent, there are more flexible options.
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I have no idea what the FLAS Fellowship process is, but I have a feeling that some of the funding info will be released before April 15th. I'm saying this based on their timeline for the Bohnett Fellowship selections. My understanding is that they'll be chosen/announced before the deadline, and consequently, at least three people may be changing pots of funding (potentially freeing up money). That being said, I'd expect the rest of the funding decisions to be made after 4/15, simply because that's when they'll have a better idea of who's coming with whatever financial package (and how much they have left to disburse).
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LBJ School vs Georgetown McCourt?
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LBJ School vs Georgetown McCourt?
DeputyDowner replied to Undecided2016's topic in Government Affairs Forum
If you know you want to work in Texas, you should stay in Texas. Actually, if you want to work in DC, it won't hurt you to stay in Texas either. And if you're not interested in foreign affairs, then you should stick with Texas. Like you said, its sort of a no brainer. Congrats on the funding for LBJ School! -
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Where did I go wrong?
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Congrats on the acceptance - sorry about the funding
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Michigan Ford 2016 MPP
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I think this is probably the best strategy - I don't know how effective it would be to go to Berkeley and say, "Hey- Duke offered me $X.XX, can you match that." Programs have different funding capabilities (private vs. public university/big vs. small/etc.), but if you make it clear that its where you really want to be and that you need the assistance to help make that possible, I think that can work well for you. I'd recommend emailing your question and, in the same email, asking if you could discuss the issue further by phone (if you feel like you need to).
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Arranging for more funding?
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Where did I go wrong?
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I'd suggest checking your promotions/spam/other sections of your email first. I know every email I get from Michigan gets forwarded to Social/Promotions folders for some reason. Otherwise, it seems like admissions decisions and waitlist notifications have gone out. Not sure about rejections - never hurts to call and ask though.
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Michigan Ford 2016 MPP
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Just want to highlight this again. I didn't get into HKS either, but honestly, it's because I wasn't a good fit for me. In my experience, public policy programs tend to be much more concerned about fit, which isn't stressed as much at law programs. Law schools are dying to fill as many spots as they can just to keep themselves afloat; MPP programs are much more like PhD programs (especially since so many of them are designed to provide some level of funding for many students). Additionally, being strong in math is important (I say this as someone who isn't strong in math and hates math). That doesn't mean you necessarily need a better quant score, it may just mean you should try and take a stats or calculus class so they can tell you're serious about being able to do quantitative work.
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Where did I go wrong?
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Definitely. It can make a big difference to the front office if they know that you will come if they give you some assistance to do it.
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For folks who aren't being offered funding on the first go-round, make sure you fill out the form included in the acceptance email. I think it's titled something like "Form for Funding Reconsideration" or something like that. If Ford is a top choice for you, I think that's a good way of letting them know that - which may lead to money from anyone who goes elsewhere.
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HAH, yes you do. I figured it was you. It's too bad - looks like we're going back to Circus for karaoke.
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Nice! Yeah, I've actually been to the Ford School before - to anyone who's never visited UMich, I highly recommend it. Had an amazing summer there back in 2013, and Ann Arbor is a lot of fun.
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And even if there aren't, there are many applicants who aren't accepted at all. Congrats to all the other admits!
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Also accepted with 50% fellowship - I think most students accepted to the Ford School receive some kind of assistance, but I don't think all do. Anyone planning on attending Preview Weekend?