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Hi! I'm on the same boat! I got into Jackson, SIPA and Fletcher; the three of them offered me a similar amount of $ I'm leaning towards Jackson after A LOT of thinking. I see the size of the program as a clear advantage. I also reviewed Yale's (impressive) class bulletin and found many courses that match my interests. This took me some time; it's less evident than reviewing SIPA or Fletcher's class catalog. Yale's academic level seems to me higher than Columbia or Tufts’, and that's what really convinced me. The courses revolve around key questions and seem to be more intellectually rigorous. The flexibility of the program is also very important. I think you can really choose between an academic or professional emphasis or a balance of the two. That said, I see 2 clear cons: 1) Living in New Haven for 2 years...... 2) The 'typical' IR/public policy powerhouses" seem to have a vibrant community and student life. Jackson's community is small and thus I'll have to go out and find "student life" elsewhere on campus.

I'm in too! I didn't receive any email, I checked SIPA's website. I applied for the MIA program. In my case, the acceptance letter contained funding information. Good luck everyone!!

I´m in too! I won´t be able to attend the admitted students open house. Please share you impressions!!

Hi everyone, I want to do an MPA/MA with a concentration in political development (especially rule of law issues in Latam). From what I've seen, many of the MPAs or MA in Int. Dev. offered have a strong emphasis in economics/quant (Stanford IPS, HKS). So far, my short list is: 1)Columbia SIPA, MPA EPD concentration. 2) Fletcher MALD. 3) Yale, MA in global affairs. Is anyone also looking to concentrate in political development? Is there any public affairs/international affairs school that is really strong in that area?? Many thanks!!! S.-