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I heard from a reliable source that all decisions will be sent out on 15 March. Fingers crossed!

Hi all and congratulations to everyone who's been accepted! I'm waiting to hear back on my MIA and am DYYYYYYYING. Did anyone write the adcomm to request their status or was everyone patient enough to wait for the e-mail? I don't know if I can wait any longer, but don't want to be the first schmuck writing in to beg for a decision...

Thanks for the vote of support! What were the other two schools you applied to? I think you're right about Fletcher-- that the reputation would make up for the location (in comparison to GW, anyway). If you don't mind me asking. what does your resume look like? I'm pretty insecure about my GPA and I think my SOP was a dud. It's so hard to judge which schools are realistic, and which are out of my league. There isn't much of a second tier for IR, it seems...

Hi everyone! I can't believe it's only mid-February and I am already checking these forums. I think it may be a loooong March for me. I'm applying to six schools, all in the IR/Security Studies/ American Foreign Policy Field. GPA: 3.52; GRE: M700, V700, W 5.5; Three years internship experience; Fulbright and one other year work experience abroad Georgetown Walsh: I think this would be my top choice. The campus is beautiful and the students seem the most attractive as well. What can I say? I'm 25 and these things matter to me. Great reputation and some great courses. Seems a stretch for me academically so I'm not holding my breath. Johns Hopkins SAIS: Another stretch for me, but my second choice. I'm a bit nervous about their econ focus since I've only taken two econ classes and didn't really like them. I've talked to former students who love the school and have nothing but good things to say about the career services there. American SIS: I think SIS is a little more on my level, but I wouldn't be overly excited about going there. Seems a bit "blah," but maybe I'm wrong? George Washington Elliott: I'd imagine this is where I'll end up going. I took some summer classes there two years ago and was pleasantly surprised by the caliber of the faculty. My biggest concern would be the other students- I'm under the impression that many of them come straight from undergrad and I don't want to be the grandmother. I got an e-mail from them a few weeks ago suggesting that I apply for a Wolcott Scholarship. Is this a good sign that they think I'm a competitive candidate or did everyone get that e-mail? Tufts Fletcher and Columbia SIPA: I have no idea why I applied to these schools. I realized too late that it would be a mistake to leave D.C. to do my M.A. My friends are in D.C. and I feel like the networking opportunities alone make it worthwhile to stay in the DisCo. I applied to Fletcher and SIPA anyway since I'd already asked for letters from my recommenders and felt guilty about wasting their time. I am seriously already stressed out about hearing back and will probably be slipping through the phases of dementia by the time this thing is over.