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Well, this is a December post. It's possible things have changed a bit since then especially since they pushed the final deadline to February 5. @ийнна Did you call SIPA to check?

Thanks. That was the idea. But what if some schools ask me to take up an eco course before enrolling? I want something graded.

Thanks. I know I'm stressing but I can't help it. By the way, when did you apply to NYU SCPS and when did you hear from them?

Through email. More formal letter will be sent in a week or two.

That would be Ma'am And yes, please report back here. I'm also an international student and can't visit. I'd like to know EVERYTHING! Also, I emailed Maxwell to ask by when we have to decide. Haven't heard from them yet.

I had the same problem and I emailed a lot of schools to ask what they recommend. SIS(American) advised a local community college. Someone from SIPA mentioned coursera but she said she can't vouch for it. Maxwell gave no specific recommendations. My problem is that I did take a combined micro and macro course in undergrad and have a solid quantitative background being an engineering student, but I don't know if this will be enough. I was thinking it would be better if I could take an online course which would give me a transcript. Any recommendations? I'm an international student so I know nothing about community colleges and such.

Do you know if anyone has heard about funding?

Hi, I applied to the MA in International Affairs(concentration: comparative and regional studies) program starting Fall 2013 at SIS. Elsewhere on these forums, I saw that some people have heard from American although I can't be sure if it's the same program. Has anyone who applied to SIS heard from them? My application status has been saying 'Complete and Ready for Review' for a month now. I'm sort of stressing because it's one of my top choices. I don't know how I'll wait till March!

Maxwell said they'll let us know about funding later this spring. No later than April 1 though

Congrats WakeMeUpB4UGoGo! I heard from Maxwell yesterday and I have also been accepted into MAIR for Fall 2013. Do you have any idea by when we have to decide about taking up the offer? Current students/alums, can you please talk about your experience? Specifically about the curriculum and internship opportunities. My interest is foreign policy with a concentration on South Asia. Any help will be appreciated!

Got into Maxwell for MAIR. Like everyone else here, I was also surprised at how soon they made up their minds considering I submitted my application very close to the deadline. Waiting to hear from Elliot(GW), SIS(American), SIPA(Columbia), Josef Korbel(Denver), SFS(Georgetown) I am a little scared that some of you have heard from American and I haven't. It's one of my top schools!

Hi, I got admitted to Maxwell as well. But for the MAIR program. Can anyone tell me how good it is? My interest is foreign policy with a concentration on South Asia. Maxwell is the first school I've heard from. Waiting for Elliott(GW), Georgetown, SIPA(Columbia),Josef Korbel(Denver), SIS(American).

Hi, I'm in the processing of applying to MAIR programs at JHU SAIS, Syracuse Maxwell, Elliott GWU, SIPA Columbia, Korbel Denver, SFS Georgetown and SIS American. I'd really appreciate it if anyone could tell me whether I have a shot at any of the aforementioned schools. Here are my stats: Previous University: University of Mumbai, India (highly regarded in the country) Undergrad Degree: Bachelor of Engineering(Information Technology) UG GPA: We don't have the GPA system in India but from what I gather mine is a little below 3.0 GRE: 600V, 740Q, 4.0 AWA Math/econ background: Five semesters of math including statistics and calculus, no econ background except a basic course in Industrial economics Other education: After my undergrad degree, I changed tracks and got into journalism. I received a post-graduate diploma in journalism from one of the top 10 journalism schools in India, top of my class with a GPA of 3.7 or so Work exp: By the time I enroll, I will have 2 years experience working with two of India's top national dailies The Indian Express and Hindustan Times as a reporter writing on environment, wildlife and civic issues. While in undergrad, I did a three month internship with a youth magazine and wrote on lifestyle and entertainment. I don't have much in the way of international experience other than reporting on a two-week international meeting of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity in which about 170 countries participated. I wrote on sustainability, biodiversity governance with an international perspective. I've traveled abroad to the UK, France, Singapore, Thailand and Turkey but haven't lived anywhere other than India. Languages: Fluent in Hindi and English. Did three years of French in school but don't remember much. Planning to take a Spanish class over the next year. Field of interest for grad: Foreign policy, comparative and regional studies Work in future: I want to continue in journalism but write on regional issues with an international perspective I would be so grateful to anyone who can tell me if I stand a chance at all. Thanks in advance!

Hey dqhdly, thanks for the pep talk. You're right! All the best to you too! However, I'd still appreciate if a current student or alumni of any of these schools can give me some feedback! Please

I'd really appreciate if anyone can give me some feedback! The dominant feeling I have nowadays is self-doubt!

Hi, I'm in the processing of applying to MAIR programs at JHU SAIS, Syracuse Maxwell, Elliott GWU, SIPA Columbia, Korbel Denver, SFS Georgetown and SIS American. I'd really appreciate it if anyone could tell me whether I have a shot at any of the aforementioned schools. Here are my stats: Previous University: University of Mumbai, India (highly regarded in the country) Undergrad Degree: Bachelor of Engineering(Information Technology) UG GPA: We don't have the GPA system in India but from what I gather mine is a little below 3.0 GRE: 600V, 740Q, 4.0 AWA Math/econ background: Five semesters of math including statistics and calculus, no econ background except a basic course in Industrial economics Other education: After my undergrad degree, I changed tracks and got into journalism. I received a post-graduate diploma in journalism from one of the top 10 journalism schools in India, top of my class with a GPA of 3.7 or so Work exp: By the time I enroll, I will have 2 years experience working with two of India's top national dailies The Indian Express and Hindustan Times as a reporter writing on environment, wildlife and civic issues. While in undergrad, I did a three month internship with a youth magazine and wrote on lifestyle and entertainment. I don't have much in the way of international experience other than reporting on a two-week international meeting of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity in which about 170 countries participated. I wrote on sustainability, biodiversity governance with an international perspective. I've traveled abroad to the UK, France, Singapore, Thailand and Turkey but haven't lived anywhere other than India. Languages: Fluent in Hindi and English. Did three years of French in school but don't remember much. Planning to take a Spanish class over the next year. Field of interest for grad: Foreign policy, comparative and regional studies Work in future: I want to continue in journalism but write on regional issues with an international perspective I would be so grateful to anyone who can tell me if I stand a chance at all. Also, how is the IR program at Boston and the public affairs program at UT Austin and Mizzou? Thanks in advance!