[Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc]

13 minutes ago, Hopeful2017 said:

As much as I think Munk looks like a great school, I think your employment opportunities will be just as good with the MAGG - especially when you don't have a large student loan hanging over you, as you try and look for jobs/internships/new exciting opportunities. My tip is to go on linkedin and search students at both programs and see what they're up to. 

Personally, attending Munk would require me to take out a lot of loans - which would affect what internship I take ( could you afford to work for another four months unpaid?) After graduation, will those loans from Munk affect where I look for a job, etc? 

Thanks for your response! As I understand it, Munk seeks to prepare its grads for employment abroad, and to increase those rates as a long-term goal. This attracts me given the work I wish to pursue. What is more, I think that I would be generally dissatisfied without the quantitative skills garnered with the MGA, and would seek those out in some way shape or form after the MAGG anyway-- which increases the overall opportunity cost. Finally, the program is extremely innovative and they review its core components every few years (hence why they added "Financial Management for Global Organizations), which ensures that you, as a student, are as presentable as possible, professionally and academically. 

49 minutes ago, nnsml said:

Full funding > No funding. Congrats on both acceptances! 

Thanks! And absolutely, I agree it is important to weigh this properly. 

[Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc]

I am torn between BSIA's MAGG and the MGA at Munk. The MAGG is fully funded and includes a fellowship and internship; on the other, the MGA has more professional coursework, inclusive of economics and financial management, in addition to its internship component—which leads me to think it provides better employment opportunities, which I am willing to sacrifice funding for. Thoughts? 

[Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc]

2 minutes ago, DefeatistElitist said:

Where are you guys seeing the scholarship money? My offer says it will come in a separate e-mail if I get any. Did you get two e-mails?

I also received this. It reads in a way that indicates the committee will reconvene at a later date to dole out (what remains of?) the MGA scholarship pool.

[Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc]

1 minute ago, comeondown said:

Me too! Congratulations!!! 

Did your letter say anything about funding?

Congratulations! Only that the admissions committee will be meeting separately to determine precisely such-- and yours? 

[Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc]

Just received an e-mail with an acceptance from Munk!

[Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc]

11 minutes ago, comeondown said:

UPDATE:

 

Just checked ROSI instead of ACORN (UofT's former student portal) and it says that I have been invited to the MGA for September 2017!!!!!!!

You need a student number to log in; not sure if all applicants are given one.

 

There has been no update to my ACORN or Application (still reads 'Under Review')

 

Good luck everyone!

 

 

1 minute ago, DefeatistElitist said:

Mine also has this but I still have heard nothing from them.

Likewise

[Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc]

1 minute ago, eschep said:

Sorry I didn't catch their name, it was a quick conversation. 

Not to worry! I was merely curious, as this person may be outside of the loop

[Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc]

7 minutes ago, eschep said:

I called them today and got through, all they told me is that acceptances run beginning of March until the end of April typically...she seemed reluctant to give anything more specific. 

Who did you speak to? 

[Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc]

Uoft MPP acceptance received via e-mail with funding information;

Good luck to all those who applied! 

[Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc]

22 minutes ago, Duplified said:

Congrats!!!! Also, my status on the U of T MPP program changed. It is now on "Decision made" and first round offers are going out Wednesday the 15th, and then other offers will continue until they are full in April. So I feel somewhat optimistic, but don't know if this is definitely a good sign or not? Its either I'm not even close to the cut and not going to be placed on the waitlist or I'm in? 

Also in the same boat: my status is now "Decision Made" for the Uoft MPP. I suppose we will see what happens on Wednesday.  

[Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc]

3 hours ago, sonsofeasterly said:

Just got a call from someone at Balsillie. Offered admission and a CIGI Fellowship, with more precise information on funding/details to follow next week.

Congratulations! I also received a phone call this morning from BSIA, with additional information forthcoming.