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I'm a Fletcher student, so I'm biased, but I chose Fletcher over SIPA because (actually I didn't end apply to SIPA because of these reasons) Too expensive I heard through SIPA grads and current SIPA students that the big name professors are never there. Like, you'll never actually get to face time with Jeffrey Sachs I knew SIPA grads who were still looking for jobs a few months after graduation. Yeah, that happens to some Fletcher grads too, but I figured that if I end up in that position, I'd rather be in that position with a lot less debt Larger class sizes at SIPA At the same time, I'd rather be in NYC than Medford any day of the week.

Maybe 30K total (15K per year)?

Did anyone go to the admitted students weekend want to share their experiences?

Nice, I'm also interested in political risk analysis. Have you been successful in finding an internship in this field for the summer?

Has anyone been in touch with their "Admissions Ambassador"? I would love to talk with a student or alum, but I still haven't been contacted by mine.

No, IDS

Haha finally got the email. 2500 a semester. I will most likely be declining. Congrats to everyone!

You're doing the Lord's work!

I had very good results across the board, and was fortunate to be offered a 100% tuition waiver + small stipend to both CMU Heinz and Fordham's IPED program. At the same time, I was offered $13K a year at Fletcher. I am also considering MSFS, but I wasn't offered any funding, so I will probably decline. I have been reaching out to professionals in my field, and I've been getting mixed advice about the importance of the name and networking vs. actual technical skills. My dream is to be an FSO, but if that doesn't work out, I am interested in working in some capacity, be it government or private sector, in economic development and labor issues in the Middle East and North Africa. My concerns about CMU is that it is more domestic policy oriented, and my concern about Fordham is that since it's pretty small, it lacks the networking opportunities that a big program offers. Would I be crazy to turn down a free ride for Fletcher?

Great! First, how did you decide on Fletcher? What was your thought process? What are you studying and what are your post-Fletcher ambitions? Has the Fletcher name or network helped you in your job/internship search? Do you feel like you miss out in anyway on networking and job opportunities by being in Boston instead of NYC or DC?

I emailed on Friday asking about when we'd learn about funding offers, and I haven't received a response. This whole thing just leaves me with a poor impression of GWU. I understand that funding decisions might not be ready, but they can at least keep us informed about their timeline.

What if, by pure coincidence, no one on gradcafe got funding, and that's why we haven't been sent anything?

Did you get your funding information in your admissions letter?

Wowowow! I'm in too! I can't believe it. No word of funding though.

I feel like such a chump constantly refreshing my email...