[SIPA]

Thanks so much for the reply ! It really helps! I will give serious consideration whether to be that "admirable" lol.

Just another question. A lm a little confused here... So when I applied, I chose the EPD concentration. And I do wanna do APEA. But given my background, is it possible? Any prerequisites to meet? I think I'm being a bit greedy but just wanna give it a try. Any thoughts?

 

Just lurking too as a current SIPA student.  The concentration choice is not finalized until your 3rd semester.  You can add and/or change to APEA if you want.  BUT, you must take "Advanced Quant and Econ"  No exceptions (as an EPDer you are free to choose between "intermediate" and "advanced")  U6400 and U6401 for Econ and 6501 for Statistics are at a minimum with others to add to the curriculum

[School changing names?]

what is the new name?  Was there any explanation as to why?  For right now just change your resume and wait for more news.  I dont think it is a big deal unless there was some sort of scandal with the namesake

[Paths to becoming a foreign policy advisor]

yo soaps...did someone eat your Reese's?

[Unexpected Second-Round Funding from SIPA = DILEMMA]

Here is a suggestion. If you really feel like you have nothing to hide and that your decision was justified contact both schools and explain to them about your double deposit.  If they are understanding about your situation then I'm sure "Are we there yet?" and you can meet at SIPA and (s)he would be happy to eat some crow pie.  Keeping them in the dark now for two weeks is just wrong in my opinion.

[Unexpected Second-Round Funding from SIPA = DILEMMA]

Grad school is a HUGE decision that isn't to be taken lightly. And the school you choose has a huge impact on your future for multiple reasons. Personally I think you need to take as much time as you need until you are absolutely certain that the school you choose is the one you can commit to wholeheartedly.Clearly Dani hadn't reached that stage if she changed her mind. It was the reason she paid both deposits. Though I agree that now that she has realized she can't give up SIPA she should notify Fletcher as soon as possible. But seriously what is up with all the attacks that go on in these forums? Is the anonymity going to peoples heads? Or is your life so sad that you like to stir up drama? 

 

I do not think either of the previous two people were attacking her to be honest.  The truth hurts sometimes.

 

And I disagree, that you should "take as much time as you need".  There are deadlines for a reason because the adcoms need time to refer to the waitlist if needed.  Everyone else has to obey their guidelines, so what makes her so special?