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@Atlas445 I'm definitely most excited about Fletcher, I haven't looked into the professors to be honest. It's the flexible curriculum and course offerings that does it for me. The Boston location is a huge concern however. Job opportunities and internships are as it is limited for international students and being away from DC/NY could make things worse.

I do understand this topic has been done to death previously. But with the Fletcher deadline on 20th April, it could be useful at this point to refresh. . SAIS and Elliott have the DC location, while Fletcher is strong academically. Most people I spoke to recommended SAIS for the brand name and strong employment record, thought it is the most expensive of the three. I've summarized a comparsion below as I see it now SAIS: Ranked No.2 in IR/IDEV. Expensive (42K per year, no scholarships). Known for economics-focused curriculum. Stellar employment record with notable alumni and professors. DC location - easy access to hundreds of relevant organizations for internships etc., but higher living expenses. Fletcher: Ranked No.4 in IR/IDEV. Slightly less expensive (36K per year, after scholarships). Strong academically; flexible curriculum. Active alumni base and good career services. 'Closer-knit' student community among the three (atleast thats what I heard). Boston location - opportunity to cross-register with Harvard etc. but lesser internship/job opportunities; lower living costs (Medford campus). Elliott: Ranked No.6 in IR/IDEV (largest US school in this field). Less expensive (32K per year, no scholarships). All classes are in the evening, so most students work/intern in the day (intnl students are allowed only on-campus positions however). Good employment record. DC location. I'm leaning towards Fletcher since I want to focus on academics and perhaps pursue a Phd after graduation. Working for the World Bank/UN is not my end goal. I wish to get into academia or work for an NGO/Think Tank. My heart says Fletcher, my logical brain says pay the additional 20K(12K fees + extra DC living costs) and go to SAIS which is considered the best in IDEV. FYI I'm currently based in the Middle East with 2yrs experience in the private sector and 6 months of internships with NGO's. Please advice.

One of my top choices! @poli92 yes, by friday I'm guessing too.

No funding. Gutted

Congrats everyone who got admitted! Seems like SIPA gives out generous funding @thepeople I spoke to admissions over phone yesterday, the emails are being sent out on a rolling basis. You'll hear from them by today or tomorrow mostly. So relax!

Did the funding offer come together with admission decision? I got the admittance letter but no news on funding yet!

The admission decision date is shown as April 1 on the website? Can anyone confirm this?

I'm in the same boat, did you reapply?