ESIAGradStudentSPS16-18

I concur

I have been told numerous times by admissions and current students that 9-10 credit hours is "totally doable" with a full-time job or internship... if you limit distractions. This is what I will do. In terms of a sense of community, and Elliott not having a campus, that's not true. Elliott is on campus of GWU at Foggy Bottom. Courses are spread around campus and not all in the Elliott building. Here's my point of view on "sense of community." It is what you make it. If you tend to stay to yourself and not be social or get out, then you will not feel a sense of community. But if you make an effort to be social, go to a couple Thursday night happy hours with classmates, and look for opportunities to "join in," then you will feel s sense of community. There are TONS of events to take part in to meet people and have fun Thats my no BS point of view.

Try this to ask a current 2nd year student...

Sorry this is so late. I thoroughly enjoyed Elliott's Admitted Studemt Day. It confirmed my thoughts and feelings of the school and positively reinforced my decision to attend. I skipped the campus tour at 9am as I am a "local" and can do a tour at any time. I arrived around 10:15am to check-in, grabbed a pastry and coffee, and walked around the entrance hall observing the research projects that were on display. At 11am we gathered in one of the lecture halls for the opening statements. The school has a lot to offer students and they spotlighted all of those benefits. Location, evening classes, lifetime access to the career center, practitioner faculty, notable alumni, cost comparison, etc. from there we grabbed a "box lunch" from a broad range of options and met with our respective programs for program information sessions over lunch. I am entering the SPS program, so I joined my prospective fellow classmates with PD Joanna Spear and APD Paul Williams. The relaxed setting and British banter of the two was enjoyable. From there we went back to the lecture hall and listened to a student panel answering questions about their Elliott experiences. This was a good session for non-locals mostly. The COL in the Washington DC area needs to be considered if you haven't thought about it already. They brought up the point that you can live outside of DC city limits and commute in to the city for much less. Ask me if you want ideas or examples. Next was the Financial Aid panel. This was probably the most unexciting part of the day, but I did gain some good info. One suggestion is to over-borrow initially and then adjust your COL amount once you see what you really need to live and pay back the extra to the school. They will give it back to the credit grantor. The last session was a choice of 4 different presentations to attend. I attended a session on the US' strategy against ISIS. There was a peacekeeping session, a financial oriented session, and another I am not remembering right now. The one I attended was very good. If this is a good idea of the thoughtful and insightful info you will get at Elliott, then I am feeling very good about my decision. At this point it is 6pm and time for the reception with alumni and faculty. The food was great, the punch was very good, and the chance to mingle with everyone overlooking the highlights of DC was nice. The SPS program met separately in s conference room and got a chance to talk in a quieter space one-on-one from around 7:30-9:30 or 10pm. People were there from Texas, Ohio, Michigan, etc. I met a lot of great people and can't wait to get started. Tidbits of info... Justin - international study programs Christine - capstones Sarah Denes - academic advisor (wait until June) Get on blackboard Register for courses in June Graduate career center available after June 15 Get on Career connection now Plan of study due by 10/15. Can change after tho. Capstone is required; masters thesis is in addition to capstone. Not one or the other. Approx 20 students/class. Capstone travel abroad is 1-2 weeks and usually around/over spring break. And take time off (1-2 semesters)to gain work/education and come back. ECON6820 in China Non-state actors in Israel/Palestine Skills courses (1 CR HR ea) are 3 Saturdays or 6 night classes. (Need 3) Independent study option (thesis-spring or fall). Capstone in final spring/fall semester. Some weekend classes. Work in teams. Have a client. Policy, not history. The librarian is an energizer bunny and will help find endless resources for study work. Start with the 3 core courses. Addresses philosophy of security. Consortium options at other cooperating schools. Not Hopkins but others. Transfer up to 6 credits back to Elliott. Get pre-approved. Classes 5:10pm and 7:10pm. Look up class syllabus for reading assignments, papers, and due dates. Be proactive. Financial Aid Public service loan forgiveness? Qualifying institutions? Look at FSA websites. Phi delta gamma for 2nd year need-based money. Direct federal subsidized (not credit based) then plus loans (credit based). Then private outside loans. Shouldn't need private loans. Federal should provide tuition and max living expenses allowed Over borrow and adjust later if it's too much. Reapply to scholarships/fellowships for 2nd year. $138,500 is the max loan with direct fed loan. At $130k the school gets a notice. Lol Then "plus" loan. Tuition increase 2-3% each year. Study abroad. Get approved. Tuition remains the same. Living expenses put in your budget. Plan ahead. I think that's about it. Let me know if you have any questions.

I will post my thoughts tonight. Sorry I've been inundated with catching up at home and work.

At Elliott's admitted student day (4/8) they said that if you haven't heard from Wolcott then you didn't get it. It was told to us that they don't send rejections, only approvals. Sorry.

I am going. I will post here after.

Never mind. Got my answer this morning

Has anyone heard from Pickering yet?

I am going. I will fill you in!

Will you be attending the 4/8 Admitted Student day?

I am doing the deposit for GW today too. I'm going to be in the 2-year Security Policy Studies program. My name is Karen Main. See you around! ?

Does anyone know if they redistribute the declined fellowships? I got $4k/semester but could use more

Congrats!!!

Congrats!!!