I work with international affairs, but I want to improve my knowledge in quantitative methods and economy, that`s why I applied to both MIA and MPP. Columbia has indeed the best reputation (internationally) but I have not made up my mind yet.
Here is my situation, admitted to:
Chicago Harris MPP with full tuition and living stipend
Columbia SIPA MIA with 40k for the first year and 20k for the second (SIPAs tuition is 52k)
I already have my dream job, I am seeking a graduate degree to improve my analytical skills and to experience USA`s academic environment. I am not sure that SIPA`s is worth the debt. I am leaning towards Harris, any thoughts?
tingtong13, we are in the same boat (admitted without funding). I am also an international applicant.
For now I inclined to accept Harris MPP offer (full tuition + stipend) but I am not quite sure yet.
Not admitted!
I must say I am feeling better than I thought I would. Still waiting for WWS results, one never knows!
Waiting for results: Princeton WWS MPP, Columbia SIPA MIA
Accepted: UC Berkeley Goldman MPP (0$), Chicago Harris MPP (full tuition + 19k!) Waitlisted: TBD Rejected: HKS MPP
The main application page has not been updated yet. I have been admitted but my page still says "submitted". Maybe you could check with your sponsor.
Good luck!
I am afraid you are not eligible. They are explicit regarding dual-citizenship (one being from a developed country).
Eligibility Criteria:
Not be a dual citizen of any industrialized country.
You can see it here:
http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTJJWBGSP/Resources/Application_Guidelines.pdf