kingchupacabra

Thank you

I am leaning towards Elliott because it's Asian Studies program is more established (SFS Asian Studies is only two years old) and to a lesser extent, trying a different school (which may be an old prejudice from when before schools collaborated). Nonetheless, Georgetown MSFS does have the number 1 IR ranking and I am sure the Asian Studies program will improve fast. Too be honest, I don't know much about American's reputation in Asian politics. I asked SFS and Elliott for connections to current students, I haven't heard back yet; I will ask American as well. I have an old professor I will reach out too as well. Sounds like we have the same interests - let me know what you find out!

I have also been told that it is a bad idea to do graduate school and undergrad at the same place. I am not sure if this applies to SFS (No. 1 Master's IR), although George Washington's Asian Studies program is probably better - can anyone confirm or deny this?

Accepted for Regional and Comparative Studies, funding says "Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan" for 10k...pretty sure that means no funding...

No funding Waiting to hear from SIS, SFS (waitlisted), and UCSD, although that is much lower on my list.

Any advice here on: GW (Asian Studies) Vs American (Int'l Affairs - Regional and Comparative) VS Waitlist Georgetown SFS (Asian Studies)?

Right now I have Georgetown, George Washington, and American in the lead for their overall IR rankings and their presence in Washington, DC. It has been harder for me to find information regarding their reputations for excellence in Asian politics / studies, and I wanted to ask your opinions. I know this may vary regarding my plans--initially I plan on doing a terminal MA focusing on China (with a focus on either strategic thinking of Chinese policy-makers and elites; or alternatively on strategic relations between China and India). After my MA, I would like to work at a think tank / NGO / or even a business in Asia if I am not already working for State. I could see myself returning for a PhD after work experience.

I misread Georgetown SFS's notice - I am actually waitlisted as well.

I misread the notice from Georgetown. I am actually waitlisted. So add that to the equation.

I was accepted for MPIA

I got in for Asian Studies

GW (Asian Studies) Vs American (Int'l Affairs - Regional and Comparative) VS UCSD (Pacific International Affairs) Right now I have George Washington and American in the lead for their overall IR rankings and their presence in Washington, DC. It has been harder for me to find information regarding their reputations for excellence in Asian politics / studies, and I wanted to ask your opinions. I know this may vary regarding my plans--initially I plan on doing a terminal MA focusing on China (with a focus on either strategic thinking of Chinese policy-makers and elites; or alternatively on strategic relations between China and India). After my MA, I would like to work at a think tank / NGO / or even a business in Asia if I am not already working for State. I could see myself returning for a PhD after work experience. Thank you!

Right now I have George Washington and American in the lead for their overall IR rankings and their presence in Washington, DC. It has been harder for me to find information regarding their reputations for excellence in Asian politics / studies, and I wanted to ask your opinions. I know this may vary regarding my plans--initially I plan on doing a terminal MA focusing on China (with a focus on either strategic thinking of Chinese policy-makers and elites; or alternatively on strategic relations between China and India). After my MA, I would like to work at a think tank / NGO / or even a business in Asia if I am not already working for State. I could see myself returning for a PhD after work experience. Thank you!

Do different programs communicate with each other. For example, would it be possible to apply to an International Affairs Master's and an Asian Studies Master's at the same school? Would the different programs find out? If they did, I imagine they would not be pleased at a 'lack of focus.'

Is this program considered top-25 for IR?

Thank you so much for your response. Would University of Washington be considered a top-25 school?

I would like to get an MA in International Relations but focus on China and strategic issues in Asia.