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3 hours ago, Lucky_Tere said:
It shows a total of $5,382.40 for me. I am wondering if this is the amount per semester or year. Maybe @LoopyLex can provide us some insights. Also, I am wondering if you know what will happen with the funding (TAship) if we do co-op during the fall term of the second year. Thank you
Like @LoopyLex said, you can't be a TA while on a co-op term, although you'll make more as a co-op student than a TA. However, the TAship doesn't just disappear - it gets deferred. For me, my fall TAship (when I did a co-op) was deferred until next fall. I'll lose the funding because I'm graduating in the spring, but if you were going to take longer than the two years to graduate, then you could just do the TAship in a later term.
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5 hours ago, Lucky_Tere said:
Hi @Darda 18, I am in the same position as you, and my deadline for GSPIA is March 2rd. Could you plz share how did you get the extension? Thank you
Just email them and say that you are waiting to hear from NPSIA, and ask if it would be possible to receive an extension on the deadline.
This can sometimes also serve as a good negotiation strategy. If they know you have interest in another school/program, and if they really want you to accept their offer, they may increase their funding offer as an incentive. This happened to me - I asked a different school for an extension on the deadline because I hadn't heard from NPSIA, which they provided, and a few hours later I received another scholarship offer from them.
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12 hours ago, canuck103 said:
What about for those who are graduating in the summer?
I imagine you would not be able to register for courses until your final transcripts have been received. However, for those in a situation like that, you receive a form where you rank courses you would like to take and Tabbatha will try to reserve spaces in some of them for you.
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30 minutes ago, Sagnik_G said:
Hey.
Thanks so much for the info. It's awesome that they're trying to get it out early. I just had one question I was wondering if you had any insight on. For those like me who are going straight from undergrad to grad school, if I'm made an offer by Feb I still have my final semester exams in April.
Since I have to forward my final transcripts and such to the dept if I am made an offer but I won't really be getting those till like late April or early May. So, if I accept admission in Feb, do you think it's fine to forward the final transcripts and such later on?
Thanks.
Hey Sagnik - I'm a current second year student. This is totally normal. I went straight from undergrad to NPSIA. We also found out late March about admission, and I received an email on April 1st explaining where to send the transcripts. I think your transcript just needs to get there before course registration in June - you'll have a conditional offer of acceptance until they receive your transcript. You won't be able to register for courses until that happens. They received my transcript in June. Your undergrad institution has to send it.
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On March 18, 2017 at 0:52 PM, hopeful9 said:
Does anyone know what the specialization at NPSIA requirements are? Are you forced to take classes within your specialization? If you choose a thesis option, does your supervisor have to be within your specialization?
If you want to receive a designation for your specialization when you graduate, then you need to take 3 courses in your field (1.5 credits). I would recommend doing it first year, because first year students receive priority in course selection. Even though you are technically assigned a specialization, you can also choose not to take those 3 courses and just receive a general M.A. in International Affairs (you will, however, still have to take the economics course associated with your specialization).
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22 hours ago, Norma955 said:
Do you guys know how they decide on funding? Also I am curious about GA and TA positions, is that supposed to be included in the offer?
Yes, research assistantships and TAships are usually included in the offer.
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56 minutes ago, justajournalist said:
Guys, I am still working on my statement and I feel reallllly demoralized after several tries.
Any tips on slogging through the mental block?
Bring or send a draft of your statement to one of your references. They might be willing to take a look and give you some helpful suggestions.
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On 20/12/2016 at 1:40 PM, Hopeful2017 said:
I've applied to Carleton's Master of Public Policy and Administration, GPSIA and uOttawa's MA in Public Administration - all with coop. I'm wondering if I should apply to NPSIA too..how many graduate programs do people usually apply to?
A professor once told me not to apply to more than 4--better to have fewer applications that are well done, as opposed to more that are mediocre since you're dividing your time between too many.
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On November 28, 2016 at 4:52 AM, Dwar, Dog Lord of Waw said:
Hi everyone,
I'm a domestic student aiming to apply for Political Science MA programs in Canada this cycle. I was initially planning to apply directly into PhD programs, but circumstances have dictated that I take the MA route first (this is probably for the best). For what it's worth, I am currently finishing my application for the CGS-M.
Any and all feedback/advice is very much appreciated!
PROFILE:
Type of Undergrad Institution: Top 3 Canadian University
Major(s)/Minor(s): Political Science (Major)/English (Major)
Undergrad GPA: CGPA: 3.95/ final two years: 4.0
GRE: N/A. Will be taking shortly.
Any Special Courses: Several graduate-level seminars (democratic theory, IR, critical theory), two Honours theses
Letters of Recommendation:
All extremely enthusiastic about writing for me and all advocates of my pursuing a PhD.1) Well known and well-respected senior professor with whom I am currently RAing. Co-supervised my Honours thesis.
2) Established IR scholar and full professor. I have taken two courses with them, including one graduate seminar.
3) AP who taught another graduate seminar I took. Currently Graduate Chair at one of the schools I am applying to.
Research Experience: ~1 year of RAing, two Honours theses (I was the top student in my Political Science Honours thesis seminar)
Teaching Experience: None
Subfield/Research Interests: Political behaviour/psychology (comparative focus), political communication, democratic theory, experimental political science
Other stuff: Was the Editor-in-Chief of the IR undergraduate student journal, received a major department scholarship, Dean's List for three years, miscellaneous student/community leadership work that probably doesn't factor in.
Applying to: UofT, UBC, McGill, Queen's
Thank you!
This all sounds great, and you're clearly qualified, but your research proposal will be the predominant thing that they look at. So I would make sure that you have a very well thought out research proposal.
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SSHRC is a much more time consuming process, but it's the more prestigious award of the two (though getting OGS is also a big accomplishment) and if you get it, it will look very good down the road when you're applying for jobs.
To be frank, it doesn't really matter if you have clear cut research interests or not. Just come up with a research question. SSHRC will not follow up to see if you are actually carrying out the research you outlined on your proposal if you end up getting the award.
I am a current grad student and applied for both SSHRC and OGS last year. I would definitely recommend applying for both if you can. If you get one, all of the effort will pay off--literally. And like someone else mentioned, the amount of money they offer is nothing to balk at.
Good luck everyone.
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On June 30, 2016 at 1:11 PM, Sagnik_G said:
Hey guys.
Does anybody know what is the duration of the MA in International Affairs degree from the Normal Patterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA) under Carleton University? Their page says 1-2 years, I don't understand if that means 1 or 2 or if I have an option.
It is possible, but not recommended, to complete the program in 1 year.
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1 hour ago, Kyojin said:
Thanks for the heads up about external funding!
Totally forgot about that
Based off your advice, I feel like they're both stellar programs and it'll ultimately come down to the offers that each school makes.
I'm not hell bent on attending one over the other - both are great programs.
My main concern was with co-op, internships.
I know U of T has a mandatory internship as part of the program, but I wasn't 100% sure on NPSIA.
Thanks for clearing things up!
I don't believe that co-ops/internships are mandatory at NPSIA. A lot of students do apply though, and it's a big draw to the program. Here's some more info on how co-op works: http://carleton.ca/npsia/current-students-2/current-ma-ma-jd-students/co-op-program/
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On September 28, 2016 at 0:24 PM, Kyojin said:
Hi everybody
I am applying to both Munk School of Global Affairs (U of T) and NPSIA (Carelton).
I am also applying to GPSIA (U of Ottawa)...but i would say that it is my third option behind these two schools.
I had a question regarding what criteria should I use to determine which program is a better overall program and why I may attend one over the other.
I've already considered factors such as
- My own research interest (Intelligence, Global Security)
- Faculty Research (For me, Carelton wins this one)
- Location
- Concentrations/field designations
- Tuition (20k v. 8k tuition + living expenses),
- Reputation (both are stellar schools)
I remain unclear on the following:
- employment prospects (employment percentages)
- global reputation
- opportunities throughout the graduate year
- co-op/internships etc.
If anybody could help me out, that'd be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
NPSIA has consistently ranked as the best IR school in Canada, and back in 2007 (bearing in mind that this was 9 years ago) it was ranked second best in North America, higher than some of the Ivy League schools such as Harvard and Columbia. NPSIA has a lot of co-op and internship opportunities that have the potential to bridge you into a job, particularly in the federal government. Co-ops are paid. NPSIA is also very widely known and respected, especially around Ottawa. There is a large network of NPSIA alumni working around the city, which can be advantageous when applying to jobs. I would suggest that you don't get caught up in employment percentages. Realistically, you're going to get a good job coming out of either program, and both programs have some sort of co-op/internship component.
I don't know much about Munk, but my sense is that it is more academically oriented. The vast majority of students at NPSIA choose the coursework/co-op route as opposed to a major research paper or thesis, although they have begun encouraging students to consider doing an MRP or thesis. It is a very practical, policy-oriented program, and it is often referred to as the "terminal degree" for the students who go there as most do not plan on pursuing PhDs (although you still can and NPSIA does have a fast track PhD program). So it really depends what you are hoping to do in your graduate program.
It is great that you are starting to consider where you would like to apply, and getting to know more about each of the programs. Honestly though, unless you are dead set on one of the options, a lot of your decision is most likely going to depend on what offers the schools make to you in terms of funding, research/teaching assistantships, etc.
One last bit of advice - apply for external funding, and start looking into the deadlines. Carleton's OGS deadline was much earlier than other schools last year (December 1st, while the rest of the schools I applied to were in the new year). The SSHRC CGS-M deadline is typically also December 1st. They are very prestigious awards and well worth the time it takes to apply if you end up getting one.
Applying to Munk 2019, NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc.
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One thing that you can try to do is see if they'll give you an extension on the deadline. Contact the school you've been accepted to and explain that you're still waiting to hear back from other schools you applied to. Sometimes this is a good negotiating tactic and they might spice up your funding offer if they really want you. I went to NPSIA, but when I was accepted to Balsillie, I told them I hadn't heard from NPSIA yet and was wondering if they'd give me an extension on the deadline. They did - and a few hours later, they had also dug up another scholarship for me. Granted, Balsillie's program is much smaller, but it could be worth a shot. Worst case, they say no.