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Do you think it still makes sense to apply now? The deadline is May 1st (for Public Policy), but I am guessing a lot of spots have already been filled.

Same here.

That's awkward for them. They added a post on Facebook welcoming the newly admitted students. Though it felt weird to me that only one person added their result to the Results page. Honestly, I am not sure what to think anymore (though not very hopeful this will change anything for me)

Cool, thanks and congrats!

Congrats to all of you who got in. @Danbrenn I am assuming the same To those accepted: Did it say that you were accepted in the email itself or were you referred to the website?

Hey there, I applied to Jackson, too. Definitely a reach. Someone in another thread in 'Waiting it out' called and they said they hope to send out acceptances next week. Still a week to go.

Those are very promising stats ! I would think you have a great chance to get in And yes, March is around the corner. I am getting nervous, but at the same trying not to get my hopes up. They only admit very few people, so the chances are not great.

Hallo to you to! It's great to know I am not the only one that applied and is now anxiously awaiting an answer Do you mind if I ask what kind of background you guys have?

Yaaaaay! Hi! I don't think I have big chance either, but I wanted to give it a try Only a few more weeks, hopefully and we will know

As nobody has responded yet and, I thought to start the conversation with my own background info. Previous Schools (Name, type, or tier): University in Switzerland - not too known. Previous Degrees and GPAs: BA Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies - GPA 3.6; MA Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies/Gender Studies - discontinued, GPA for the first year 3.77 GRE Scores (Verbal/Quantitative/Analytical Writing): 170 / 162 / 4.5 Previous Work Experience (Years, Type): 2 years working in different functions with two NGOs on the ground in Egypt with focus on gender, sexuality, violence against women, multiple consultancies with international organizations for conferences, 1 and a half years working in an IT department, 1 year of freelance translation and web development, plus some work as TA at my previous University both on undergrad and graduate level. Math/Econ Background: None, except for what I had in High School. Foreign Language Background (if applicable to your program): Mother tongues: Italian, German; Fluent: English, Arabic; Good: French; Elementary: Farsi (used to be good), Spanish. Experience abroad: 3 years in Egypt, month in Morocco, 3 months in Australia Intended Field of Study in Grad School: Violence and the State, especially in connection with the analysis of Big Data; International Human Rights. Long Term Professional Goals: Not quite sure yet. Hopefully a position in which I can make use of both my academic and IT skills Schools Applied to: Yale Jackson Institute. I felt that Jackson was the only program offering me both a very flexible curriculum allowing me to explore topics I haven't yet covered, but want to, and the right courses for my intended field of study. It would be incredible to get accepted, but am not too hopeful as I would also need good funding to accept.

As I haven't seen any threads on Yale's Jackson Institute, I thought to start one Has anybody else out there applied to the MA in Global Affairs? Looking at past years' results it seems that we will have to wait a bit longer for any news I am international student who decided to apply even though it's a huge reach (I think). I haven't applied to other programs as I didn't think they would fit and as I have a pretty good plan B in case this doesn't work out. What's your story?