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Hey, I noticed we are in the same boat. India, SPEA MPA-MSES. May I know what school did you choose at the end? Ping me on Linkedin if you can.

@gateway11 I am also considering SPEA MPA-MSES. and am an International student. SPEA is ranked at the top of both public affairs list and environmental policy-management list. But not sure how the school is for international students. Still I am impressed by the coursework and SPEA's reputation. So, looking forward to it. Can someone please comment how SPEA is for International students. Particularly in terms of employment opportunities after graduation, because governments won't generally prefer non-US students, so I will be trying for private sector positions.

Hello, MESM admit here. concentration in energy and climate policy. Awarded 5k :| Weighing against: CMU's MS-ESTP (prohibitively high costs, no RA-TA, employment data discouraging) UCdavis MS-energy sci& tech (good course, only program on my list which gives thesis option, entirely new program similar to ERG of Berkeley) UMN Humphrey's MS-STEP with a concentration in energy and climate policy (50% waiver for 1st year, in-state status, but hard to be picked by private sector) waiting for SPEA's MSES-MPA Decision... Bren's record on employment, focus on skills, reputation, networking opportunities, TA-assistantship opportunities are attractive. But as an international student, it is still expensive. thoughts?

I have a similar background (except such great acad scores) but got an admit from a dream school. GPA 3.5; GRE 170/161/4.5; TOEFL 116; Good internships and relevant Projects in energy Admit from UMN Humphrey school (MS in Science, Tech, Env policy- specialization in Energy) I love the school, faculty, projects/ research, campus, city but not sure if my going to Public Policy course after just 1 year after undergrad will be considered a shortcoming by employers. Also, will it be more difficult for an International student to find a job in US policy sector? I am looking at Energy utilities, Analysis/ Consulting companies, State Depts of energy, Govt/ Public jobs in policy, National Laboratories etc.