fleetly Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I'm so excited for all you guys! Really pumped! Thanks oseirus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekline Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I've learned a lot just going through the process...but I also realized that many applicants had exposure to international relations in some way or another....and basically focused on that in their SOP....I have 0% exposure, and not only graduated with Business degree, but work for major fortune 500 company as analyst...so business, business, business, and they probably saw it as a career change thing, and I didn't present it well..... But fleetly Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eclectic4 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Anybody here planning to accept the MPA-DP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oseirus Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 STILL no PhD candidates on here?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexpresso Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I've learned a lot just going through the process...but I also realized that many applicants had exposure to international relations in some way or another....and basically focused on that in their SOP....I have 0% exposure, and not only graduated with Business degree, but work for major fortune 500 company as analyst...so business, business, business, and they probably saw it as a career change thing, and I didn't present it well..... But fleetly Thanks! It honestly all comes to how you tell your story and how your business degree / current career fits into your overall goal and commitment to IR and public services. I got accepted with a MSc in business and 3 years exp in investment banking, so trust me, your background is just fine, you just need to think the rest of your app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oseirus Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 It honestly all comes to how you tell your story and how your business degree / current career fits into your overall goal and commitment to IR and public services. I got accepted with a MSc in business and 3 years exp in investment banking, so trust me, your background is just fine, you just need to think the rest of your app. Does this transfer for those seeking a Ph.D.s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madrilena25 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Roger that Kevin already made the group! SIPA Admitted students 2012! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oseirus Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Kevin already made the group! SIPA Admitted students 2012! Thanks! I'll be on the look out for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setiadi Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I've learned a lot just going through the process...but I also realized that many applicants had exposure to international relations in some way or another....and basically focused on that in their SOP....I have 0% exposure, and not only graduated with Business degree, but work for major fortune 500 company as analyst...so business, business, business, and they probably saw it as a career change thing, and I didn't present it well..... But fleetly Thanks! It honestly all comes to how you tell your story and how your business degree / current career fits into your overall goal and commitment to IR and public services. I got accepted with a MSc in business and 3 years exp in investment banking, so trust me, your background is just fine, you just need to think the rest of your app. Hi beekline, I agree with Nexpresso. I think your background is okay, but you might need to elaborate your application comprehensively: the SOP, LoR, CV, etc. Good luck for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahee_101 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I applied to SIPA for the MPA in Environmental Science and Policy.. I got wait listed back in Early Feb (about 20 days after I applied) and have been waiting for a decision ever since! Any ideas on when it comes out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oseirus Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I applied to SIPA for the MPA in Environmental Science and Policy.. I got wait listed back in Early Feb (about 20 days after I applied) and have been waiting for a decision ever since! Any ideas on when it comes out? I think the next few weeks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDPFDan Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I'm on the waitlist for the MIA. All they said was that they begin to review in April... while I'm hoping that means sooner rather than later, I have a feeling it may be after admitted student day. My thinking being that as a number of students may wait until that day to make their decision, SIPA will have a more final idea of their enrollment numbers shortly thereafter, and will then determine how many slots they have available for the waitlist. Unfortunately, it can take well into the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oseirus Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I'm on the waitlist for the MIA. All they said was that they begin to review in April... while I'm hoping that means sooner rather than later, I have a feeling it may be after admitted student day. My thinking being that as a number of students may wait until that day to make their decision, SIPA will have a more final idea of their enrollment numbers shortly thereafter, and will then determine how many slots they have available for the waitlist. Unfortunately, it can take well into the summer. Do you have other admissions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDPFDan Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Do you have other admissions? Nope! Only applied to SIPA, I live and work in NYC so I want to stay here. I also applied on a whim, kind of, and figured I would look to gain some additional experience/coursework if I didn't get in this year. So I'm upbeat about being on the waitlist. Either I get in and go, or I don't get in but know that all I need to do is add a few things to my resume/application to apply there and a few other schools next time. It will also give me the chance to save up and try to pursue some other funding opportunities so I don't have to deal with the full debt load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oseirus Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Nope! Only applied to SIPA, I live and work in NYC so I want to stay here. I also applied on a whim, kind of, and figured I would look to gain some additional experience/coursework if I didn't get in this year. So I'm upbeat about being on the waitlist. Either I get in and go, or I don't get in but know that all I need to do is add a few things to my resume/application to apply there and a few other schools next time. It will also give me the chance to save up and try to pursue some other funding opportunities so I don't have to deal with the full debt load. There you go! Keep a positive spirit I say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDPFDan Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Thanks! That's my plan, no reason to be down on the way things look right now. On a separate note, but somewhat related to this thread: has anyone else been following this story (link below)? This guy obviously had some relationship with SIPA, as the director of Sciences Po in Paris. He was in town for a conference at Columbia which I imagine SIPA was putting on. Nothing on SIPA's website about him. Interesting/potentially scandalous story, it seems. http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2012/04/richard-descoings-dead-autopsy-inconclusive.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlameLily Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I'm still on the fence, since I didn't receive any funding and not sure I can take on the debt... Anybody here planning to accept the MPA-DP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oseirus Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Thanks! That's my plan, no reason to be down on the way things look right now. On a separate note, but somewhat related to this thread: has anyone else been following this story (link below)? This guy obviously had some relationship with SIPA, as the director of Sciences Po in Paris. He was in town for a conference at Columbia which I imagine SIPA was putting on. Nothing on SIPA's website about him. Interesting/potentially scandalous story, it seems. http://nymag.com/dai...conclusive.html Yeah seems salacious if not to say the least! I want to learn more about that joint-PhD program now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erry3779 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Why is this thread so silence? Where is everybody? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oseirus Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Why is this thread so silence? Where is everybody? I think the changes threw people off for a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erry3779 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 (edited) What changes oseirus? Edited April 8, 2012 by erry3779 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oseirus Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 What changes oseirus? the site did some changes that took down your ability to see what you had commented on etc, for a few days, so I don't know if that affected people but that's my theory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipembere Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 After attending the admitted student day, I think I'll be going for it. MPA-DP here! Eclectic4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eclectic4 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Hey Chipembere, You going for it? I was at the admit day on Tuesday as well, also for the MPA-Dp. This is Andrew, the tall blonde guy. Did you get funding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erry3779 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Hey guys! How was the admitted students day in overall? We're making the right choice right? Anyway this is the 1000th post on this thread! Yay for us all fleetly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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