Blue719

Oh man, definitely feel stupid, and much more secure in my decision after posting this thread. I guess I was a bit nervous because all I've known in CA and DC. Many thanks for helping me see the light!

Hey guys, I'm new to this forum, so I hope this goes well: I recently received a full tuition scholarship + generous living stipend + healthcare to UMich Ford, and an acceptance to SAIS with $0 aid (I'd be taking out more than $100K). I'd love to attend SAIS considering that it's one of the best schools in IR and heavily quant. I say this because after my two years, I'd ideally want to move back to CA (where I'm currently located) and work in the private sector or in some sort of a public-private partnership position (I'm thinking corporate social responsibility). I know the UMich deal is amazing, and Ford is a great school, however SAIS sends a greater portion of its' grads to the private sector (44%) versus UMich's 5%. Moreover, I worry that if I attend UMich, my network won't extend farther than Detroit. For any UMich folks on here, what's the network like in California? I think I'm also biased toward SAIS because I lived in DC for three years, are have been drinking the kool aid quite a bit. I hope someone tells me I'm an idiot and to run with the UMich offer because it's such a great deal and school! Plus, everyone seems to really enjoy the quality of life in Ann Arbor. Thoughts?

In with $28K for the year. The offer from Michigan is looking mighty good right now.

In with full tuition and a stipend! I'm pretty excited! Also, had an interview. Maybe it was for the fellowship since Goobie had one as well, and received similar funding! Prettye excited!

Just had my "interview". Super informal and really helpful. Totally express the same sentiment as Goobie: made me feel more positively about the Ford School.

Same here: sent out a time for today and it has yet to be confirmed. I called Ford on Friday and was told they want to "get a feel for how I answer questions." That was about it.

Hey guys, I'm new to this forum, and wanted to know if anyone else has gotten an interview request (or something similar) from Ford. I received the email below, and not sure what to make of it: Dear xxx, I am writing to follow up on your application to our masters' program. As a supplement to our review process, I would like to schedule you to have a very brief conversation with one or two of our current students. We would just like to learn a little more about you and will take no more than 15 minutes of your time. Our preference would be to video chat with you via Skype if possible. Would you please let me know if you have availability on Monday or Tuesday, March 10th or 11th? You can simply respond to this email. We would greatly appreciate your time and please let me know if you have any questions. Best wishes, Beth Weird, no? Any thoughts are appreciated!