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  1. Accepted to a strong MA program last spring but deferred to 2012. No funding; would be taking all loans. I haven't worked in two years; I had unpaid internships lined up but couldn't afford to do them, canceled one after the other. I'm stressed; been stressing the past 10 months. I worked towards this field/degree/career for the past five years, and now I've hit a wall. How can I justify loans of this amount when looking at a potential salary of ~50k IF I'm actually lucky enough to find a job? The stress of just thinking about this has been taxing. I can't imagine actually being in that situation: living in some ghetto in DC like a spartan monk, eating potatoes and rice, hoping to break even on the bills? I can't justify it, yet I feel like I've trapped myself with no other option at this point. The only reason I even applied to school was because the entire IR field told me I couldn't enter without a MA, which I've found to be true in my job search. Thoughts and opinions appreciated. Thank you.
  2. I'm concerned about graduating with six figure debt in such a tough job market. Any recent grads care to share their experience looking for work thus far?
  3. Got accepted to SAIS, SIPA, GW, SIS, and UCSD. Deciding between SAIS and SIPA. I wanted to work for the government or a nonprofit, but that's no longer an option considering the amount of debt I'm going to be taking on. I feel as though I'll be forced into finance/consulting just to pay off the debt, which I believe would be better served by an MBA vs. MA. I need a MA to get into the field I like, but I feel as though the debt will force me into a more lucrative less enjoyable field...is it worth it? I checked into loan forgiveness and it's a joke...no forgivness until you have made 120 payments (10 years). http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/PSF.jsp
  4. Trying to decide between these two for international affairs. No money offered from either, so will be taking all loans. SAIS first year is in Bologna. Thoughts anyone?
  5. Just heard right now. I think they will get the rest out this week. Hang in there peeps.
  6. Am I the only person still waiting to hear?!
  7. Anyone having trouble accessing the site?
  8. I thought it was just their system, but wanted to make sure. Thanks Fong.
  9. 1. Received 1/27: "We are writing from the Columbia University SIPA Office of Admissions to let you know that your Fall 2011 Master of International Affairs (MIA) application has been processed, all necessary documents were noted as received, and your file has been forwarded to the Admissions Committee for review." 2. Application Complete - No additional documents. Application Status: Completed on 1/26/2011 12:00:00 PM 3. No, but under transcripts only two are showing. I have an additional document under "non-degree coursework/continuing education" that shows on my application, but does not appear under the app status. Not sure why... Thanks for the help. I didn't want to bother them so I thought I'd ask here...
  10. Still waiting too. Does anyone have documents that are uploaded in the online application but don't show as received under the application status section?
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