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

    in Government Affairs Forum

    Posted

    On 8/28/2016 at 8:34 PM, mchutchi said:

    Hi, thanks for starting this thread. I have been following these threads for a couple years now, and its finally time to join the conversation as I too am applying for fall 2017. My choices are NPSIA and GSPIA. I am very nervous, having spent the last 2 years of my life obsessing over doing my graduate studies at NPSIA and I am currently in a final, crazy and desperate last-minute crusade to stack my CV as much as possible. What pulls you towards MUNK? What issue-area(s) do you want to pursue (i.e. international economy, conflict and human rights, development, etc.)? 

    I'm drawn to Munk because I went to U of T years ago. I also researched their MGA program, and found feedback from their current and past students to be very positive. My interests lie in immigration and social justice issues. 

    How has your application prep gone so far?

    Munk School, NPSIA, BSIA 2016

    in Waiting it Out

    Posted

    On 8/2/2016 at 4:14 PM, AndrewH17 said:

    How did you receive notice that you were rejected? I was waitlisted in March as well, but my status is still 'under review'. I thought that we would only be notified if we were accepted into the program? 

    I got rejected via email. My status still says under review lol so don't count on simply checking that. 

    Munk School, NPSIA, BSIA 2016

    in Waiting it Out

    Posted

    3 hours ago, catnipp said:

    Hiya! Just wondering if anyone knew what the admissions process for Munk this year is like. They let me submit a late application about a month ago but have not told me anything else. I'm living outside of Canada right now and have a ton of work and travel plans this September. It'd be nice if there was some deadline or expected date as to when decisions are made so I can reschedule stuff. SGS simply says Under Review. Thanks!

    Welp, I submitted my application before deadline, got waitlisted in March, then got rejected this month. Not sure what that timeline says about your chances but all the best! If you're exceptional, maybe they'll fit you in? Who knows. Hope you receive some good news :) 

    Munk School, NPSIA, BSIA 2016

    in Waiting it Out

    Posted

    3 hours ago, Sagnik_G said:

    Hey everyone! I haven't applied to these schools yet, since I'm still left with two years of my Undergraduate degree in India, however, I was wondering if maybe some of you could answer a few questions for me to? I'd really appreciate it!

    1. How much does it cost for an MGA degree from Munk after 2 years? Their website says about 34000 per year but that's more expensive than many Ivy League Unis. And I understand their aid offers aren't very generous, yet another website was claiming it's 29000 CAD or thereabouts.

    2. Secondly, and this may be a very dumb question, if I apply at Munk, can I also apply separately at the University of Toronto for a normal MA degree?

    3. What would you consider an approximate average GPA which would be considered 'good' for Munk, NPSIA etc.

    4. NPSIA demands a course in Introductory Microeconomics to be completed before admission. I'm a little confused as to what this means. From where do I complete the course? I have Economics as a Minor in my Undergraduate, and I've completed a paper on Micro and Macro economics with a stellar result, but does that count? 

    5. This has been bugging me, but does everyone here apply to these schools directly after Undergraduate or do you wait a year or two for job experiences etc.

    Sorry for all the questions. I'm just trying to sort out whether there's any point to me applying, because I would really like to study in Canada, and these are some of my top options aside from U. of T and McGill.

    Thanks everyone!

    1) Munk's website states $34,450 per year for international students.

    2) In most cases, you can apply for admission to more than one program. Check out the FAQ for U of T's School of Graduate Studies, that Q is on there.

    3) Ask the admissions office. It really depends on the candidate. I barely made the minimum GPA but still got good reviews on my overall application because of other factors like work experience, etc.

    4) I think an economics minor should satisfy this requirement, BUT since you go to a university abroad, you will want to check and confirm with the program that this minor is recognized by them. Email the admissions office.

    5) People do both. The MGA is not like an MBA, where work experience is required. From what I've heard, I think their cohort of students is pretty diverse - some come straight from undergrad, some from working a few years. 

    Good luck. Scour the website for answers, email the admissions office, and see if U of T has a recruitment/admissions office in India maybe? 

    GRE or GMAT?

    in GRE/GMAT/etc

    Posted · Edited by justajournalist

    Hi there. I applied to just one school this past application season, and didn't get in - got waitlisted instead. I've given up hope for admission before fall 2016, so I'm gearing up for another more fulsome round of applications for summer/fall 2017 instead. 

    I have never taken the GRE because the school I applied to advised me to focus on my work experience instead of taking the GRE and potentially scoring low.

    My list of schools to apply to now includes an MBA program, where they might consider a GRE if it's a strong application. Otherwise they take GMAT results only. The last time I did math was high school - and the grades I scored were great back then - so I can picture intensely throwing myself back into it for a GMAT over the next three months, with the guidance of a tutor.

    BUT the rest of my list is all intl relations/global affairs/media masters programs. So my question is: do I simply forgo the GMAT and prepare for the GRE instead? Do I (gulp) try and do both? Should I simply do a GMAT and submit that to the other programs (they don't require a GRE but they say that if you are doing a test, give them GRE results)?

    Basically, what's the best test to throw my weight and effort behind? I only get one more shot at this and I work full-time and don't want to compromise this coming round of applications!

    Any advice is appreciated, thanks.

    Munk School, NPSIA, BSIA 2016

    in Waiting it Out

    Posted · Edited by justajournalist

    21 hours ago, Wayfarer said:

    I've been trying to call for the last couple of days and just received the voicemail. I emailed a couple of weeks ago and didn't hear anything either.

    Does the fact that my application states 'Under Review' mean that I'm waitlisted rather than rejected or does everyone's application state 'Under Review' if they aren't accepted yet?

    erhmagerrdddddd :(

    anyway, emotions aside, mine still says Under Review too. I keep checking in case it changes to Decision Made, but no idea if that sort of status change is expected for ppl on the waitlist (I too am waitlisted)

    Munk School, NPSIA, BSIA 2016

    in Waiting it Out

    Posted

    13 minutes ago, OnlyAppliedToMGA said:

    Not yet... I'm giving myself until the end of April. If I don't hear back by then I'm gonna need to move on and apply for internships or something... 

    You and I both *only* applied to the MGA, eh? I feel you. 

    Munk School, NPSIA, BSIA 2016

    in Waiting it Out

    Posted

    1 hour ago, AndrewH17 said:

    Hey! If anyone on this forum who has been accepted to Munk, however will be declining their offer for another program, or for whatever reason will be declining their offer - if you wouldn't mind mentioning that in a post, it would be greatly appreciated! I am currently "waitlisted" and would be very happy to hear about others declining their offers as it was the only program I applied to. 

    Thanks and best of luck to everyone! 

    Same, it's the only program I applied to mainly because working full-time etc stretched my grad-school-application time really thin :( 

    Munk School, NPSIA, BSIA 2016

    in Waiting it Out

    Posted

    I also got waitlisted for Munk. Email says: " The MGA has admitted a maximum number of applicants for this fall and should a spot open up between now and September, applicants on the waitlist will be considered for it. Being offered a spot in the program will depend on how many applicants accept our offer of admission. Please note there is no ranking on the waitlist. All applicants on the waitlist will be assessed for a place in the program should one open up. In the past, we have admitted students off the waitlist as late as the end of August. You will only be notified if we want to offer you a spot in the program."

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