crisisdiplomacy Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Hey guys, So I'm wondering everyone's opinions. I'm trying to decide between the MA at SAIS (DC Campus) or the MIA at GWU Elliott. I like Elliott because you can work full time and still go to school full time and also there is not a quant overload. But... I love SAIS not only because it's an elite program but they have been the most personable and proactive school since I started the application process. They have contacted me personally, had students contact me and kept in touch etc.up until I received my acceptance. It's nice because it makes me feel like I'm not just another fish in the pond. (But maybe they did this for all applicants, who knows?) But the MA is a pretty quant heavy program, and I'm also not sure if working full time while at SAIS is even an option. I want to be an FSO, but SAIS is a bit more lucrative because I wouldn't be opposed to working in the private sector for a few years so I can gain some funds... Neither are offering funding, so I can't make a decision based on that. What do you guys think? Any help would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambi_86 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 It's not really quant heavy. You need to take one quant course during the program but that can be statistics, for example, which is fairly elementary but very useful, not hard at all. If you don't want to go beyond that you don't need to. The economics courses are not too quantitatively challenging and you get great help from TA's etc. Quant shouldn't be your reason for choosing another school over SAIS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poli92 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I am in the same position. I'm leaning SAIS though, but that is largely because they have a more quant options/emphasis (at least in seems that way for the IDEV program). I want to do something that will prepare me to do my PhD in econ down the road if I decide to. I am torn though because I have no idea how if I will be able to afford SAIS without likely being able to work full time. Maybe this is soft and mushy of me, but I also feel like you should go with the program that makes you feel like you belong there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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