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Hey IPSOFACTO Thanks a ton for this !! I have another question with regards to housing and Admission fee.. Where do u recommend that one stays on-campus or off-campus ? ( while saving money will always be a priority so asking this question with regards to greater opportunity ) Also, where exactly, in terms of location, should one look for housing, if he/she is looking at an off campus option ? Also is there a website or facebook page one can visit to understand the various options ? I haven't been able to secure a fellowship, so the fee is substantially high $44,184. How much in your opinion and from your experience should be the expense for an average student for one year, inclusive of everything. Further if you get the opportunity to pursue RA/TAship, how does that affect your finances ? ( does it eliminate the tuition fee entirely or do you still have to pay a part of it and what is the stipend like ? Thanks for helping me out....

Hey everyone.... I was wondering if someone can help me out with some more information on Stanford's IPS Program... I have lots of questions for which I seek some genuine advice... 1. Would someone have an idea about the average salary post graduation from Stanford IPS or just advise a range of salaries for this program.. 2. How reputed is the Stanford IPS Program vis-a-vis the established MPA program at Columbia SIPA .Further, how do organizations/corporates/ngos/multilaterals view this course ? 4. If you study at Stanford IPS, would you be allowed to take up courses with Stanford Law School and business school ? 5. My idea will be to go for a management consulting. Do you think I can carve that niche from this program ? 6. While I understand the alumni network for this program is building up slowly. Do you think one can leverage the alumni network of Stanford university as a whole, while studying in this program ? 7. How difficult would it be to find an internship or job in New York or Washington DC if you are studying in California ? 8. Do World Bank, UN, IMF, other multilateral and bilaterals hire from this program ? 9. What are the chances for getting RA/TA for the 2nd year ? 10. What is the general background of peers for this course ? Would be grateful if someone could respond to my questions... Thanks

Hi friends I have got through both Stanford University's MA in International Policy Studies (2 year) and Columbia SIPA's MPA in Environmental Science and policy (1 year). I can't decide which one to choose. Can someone help me with this decision ? Thanks