I applied and got accepted to three masters programs this year and even though I feel extremely lucky to be in this position, I'm having a hard time choosing the one! I'm hoping to work in energy and climate change consulting for some years after graduate school and then enter the international development field (focusing on the same issues). I am looking at a program with strong environmental policy courses as well as some basic scientific courses. The choice has come down to MPA at Columbia's SIPA (energy and environment concentration) and MEM at Duke's Nicholas school of environment. They have both given me the same amount of money- making this decision even harder. One of my main questions is which program would take me farther when it comes to the career i'm interested in? how does the alumni network of these two schools compare in the field of energy and climate change policy? If anyone has gone through the same dilemma or has any insight into these questions, I would REALLY appreciate your comment!