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  1. Thanks Goodcat for that info from the open chat. Haven't been able to participate in any yet because they're all at terrible times for me, but I do have personal calls scheduled with current students and faculty that I can ask some of these questions.
  2. Goodcat, my meaning is that, location wise, for me, Fletcher's programs' strengths are more of a pro than the fact that it is located outside of DC is a con. Sure, being in DC would be a leg up for employment opportunities in DC specifically, but doesn't seem to be disadvantageous at an international level. There are certain schools that pretty much all international employers know about, and those three are high up on that list. I have spoken with a lot of Embassy people, career consultants and HR specialists who focus on MNCs in Asia, grad school abroad program CEOs and higher education consultants located here, and they all regard these three programs as amazing. I've actually met far more SAIS and Fletcher graduates working in the region I'm in, but that may be just because half of my office is an alum of one or the other. My point is that they all have great reputations, so choosing one over another won't necessarily impact my future employment prospects; regardless of how they are ranked, they are all three well regarded by decision makers in the sectors and regions that I am interested in pursuing. So the big difference that I have found is money-obviously I am leaning towards the school that gives me the most. Hence why I say that SAIS would only be on even footing if they matched, because, I'm torn between three great, expensive programs. So, faced with two schools giving equal amounts? It's tough - given two programs that I consider equally interesting and suitable for my future career ambitions, with similar amounts of funding, in two cities that I like, that both have excellent reputations and impressive alumni networks and future employment possibilities? I'm not sure how else to compare them to make the final decision. At least there's no wrong choice to make.
  3. Having a lot of difficulty making a decision between these three programs. Fletcher (MIB) and Georgetown (MSFS) both gave me about the same in money. I've met an incredible number of alumni from all three schools where I've been working and living abroad for the past three years, and everyone has great things to say about their own school and the alumni network. They seem to be equally held in regard from people at embassy, MNC gov. affairs departments, and consulting groups here. Money is definitely a big thing, but even if SAIS matched what was given, that would only put them back on even standing. I won't be coming back to the States until after the deadlines, so no chance to check out the campuses at open houses, although I'm very familiar with Tufts already. I applied to three schools thinking that I'd probably get into one, and each of them has a great program that had I no choice, I would be overjoyed and immediately accept. Now I have to make a decision, and I'm sort of flailing about trying to figure out what the important differences are. Money - two schools are equivalent. Location, but a) I really like both cities and in the field that I am pursuing, Fletcher's reputation trumps its location outside of DC. Reputation - all basically equally regarded. Class size doesn't particularly bother me one way or the other. Their alumni have equally impressive career paths. Any thoughts?
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