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    Ann Arbor, MI

    in City Guide

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    @veryexcited So I heard from an incoming grad student that he received an email from housing saying that he was rejected from the housing pool. (?) He said that I shouldn't worry because I haven't heard back yet. (?)

    Also, an important thing to mention is that I called housing almost two weeks ago and they said that [1] they were getting returning students and June movers situated first before moving onto the August movers and [2] that I didn't screw myself over by signing up for the later move-in date.

    I would highly suggest calling because it helped ease my soul a bit. And please share if you do call! 

    Low GPA...great work experience

    in Government Affairs Forum

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    I wouldn't worry about your GPA too much. The grad school admissions process is a lot more holistic than undergrad- it's not as cut and dry. As someone with a GPA on the lower side, I will give you some aspects of my apps that I think outweighed my GPA.

    • Last 60 credits of undergrad was better than overall GPA [show increase in academic performance despite your classes being more difficult]
    • meaningful work experience [in public service is a plus- i believe]
    • Statements of Purpose showed that I was more than my grades and that I would bring a differing set of experiences and perspective
      • I did not mention my GPA in my actual SoP/ essays unless required (only 2 out of 3 MPP apps required this- and I got into all 3 soooo...)
    • Great LoR- I know the people who wrote my letters pretty well and was able to discuss with them in detail what I wanted to study and where I was applying.
    • GRE scores were above/average- showed that despite my less than average GPA I was still on the same level as the majority of the other applicants.

    I'll be honest and say that I was scared to pieces about my grades, but that fear really lit a fire under me and helped me produce fantastic applications that showed I was more than a few science and psych (and Korean lol) classes. 

    Avoid the "Am I Competitive" type threads. Personally, these only made me even more anxious and distracted me from completing my applications in a timely manner.

    I'm going to Ford in the Fall. If you want to talk more (or need some words of encouragement), feel free to message me.

    MPA (or MPP) programs for k-12 domestic education policy

    in Government Affairs Forum

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    On 4/22/2017 at 9:02 AM, CakeTea said:

    I think Ford has a domestic reach rather than regional focus. It attracts many students from out of state/abroad and grads are mobile. Look at career report and many grads work in the Midwest, DC and East Coast.

    Fels is worth considering and strikes a good balance btw theory and practice. Fels is also a smaller, more cohesive program with easier access to profs than a mega program with 400 students (SIPA). Philadelphia is an excellent laboratory for internships and capstone projects. Some students intern with the major's office or local non profits. There are plenty opps as many Fels grads work in local and state government. 

    Just to round up the discussion, these 2 MPPs with education focus are located in the South but merit some credit.

    UVA: Joint MPP/MEd

    Vanderbilt: Peabody College's MPP in Education Program. Three concentrations right up yr alley: K-12, Higher Education Policy and Quantitative Methods in Higher Ed Policy. Vanderbilt has one of the best Education departments in the country (see ranking)

    Actually, UVA has a MPP/PhD program through their policy school and education school. This program is very selective (less than 5 accepted since inception). 

    Ann Arbor, MI

    in City Guide

    Posted

    Hello!

    I was wondering if anyone had applied to live in Munger or Northwood? Housing contracts are supposed to come out this week or next, and I'm anxiously waiting to see if I actually made it through. I know that Munger had a pretty lengthy waitlist last year.

    Calculating Cost- Does This Make Sense?

    in Decisions, Decisions

    Posted

    Great! Thank you! 

    You guys are so right. I completely missed many many key expenses. The apartment is furnished and the rent includes everything (maybe not renter's insurance), and it is pretty safe as it houses mostly undergraduate/ graduate students and students attending the local community college. 

    I don't know how I missed gas, laundry, and my books! I will go back to the drawing board. 

     

    Calculating Cost- Does This Make Sense?

    in Decisions, Decisions

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    Hey! So I was just accepted to a Master's program, and they are giving 15k (plus insurance). It is conditional to me taking Microeconomics and getting a B or better, but I'm not too concerned with that. I just spent a few minutes calculating some things, and I need another set of eyes. 

    Tuition & Fees: $25700

    Housing (cheapest and an 8 minute drive away): $450 per month ($5400)

    Bills: $6900 *includes car payment, food ($150 per month), cell phone, and car insurance

    Living Expenses Total: $12300

    I also have two education awards totaling 10k.

    So my calculated cost of attendance is 38k. Subtracting the fellowship and my ed awards it's 13k out of pocket. 

    Does it make sense to take out 13-15k in graduate student loans to handle my day-to-day costs?

    Also, the school's calculated CoA is 46,633. Am I undershooting my costs? Apartments are kind of high in this area, but the apartments I'm looking at offer the cheapest and probably most convenient living arrangements.

    Thank you for you help. This is the best offer I've gotten so far. 

    Fall 2017 Education Acceptances/Interviews/Rejections

    in Education Forums

    Posted

    On 2/12/2017 at 9:20 AM, SabDelta said:

    Congratulations! I am also deciding between UMich and UVa for PhD. Would you mind sharing your thougts about these schools. Do you know where you will go?

    Hey! Thank you! I actually went to UVA undergrad and spent a bit of time in the Curry School. Which program were accepted in and who is your faculty adviser (if you know)? 

    I really don't know where I will be. I am waiting on the Ford School, Batten (@ UVA), UGA, and UW-Madison. I wouldn't mind going back to UVA, though.

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