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Hi there guys, I am currently deciding between NYU Wagner MPA and UCLA Luskin MPP. Any insight toward students' experience, coursework, and professor there? I already got a full scholarship from my government, so the price tag is not an issue. Here are some pros and cons. NYU Pros: - Wagner has a higher ranking and well-known in the field compared to UCLA Luskin - Internship opportunity in UN and World Bank -> my dream organization that I want to experience - Both of them have Transportation specialization that I need for my future career for at least the next 4 years - I partner live in CT. it might be easier for her to find a job on this coast. - having an upward trend in the global ranking! - Higher price for education, thus better student resource to access??? Cons: - NYU has a lower rank than UCLA in general - As an international student, I am not sure about the opportunity to get a research assistant or any job around the Uni - require only 45 credits to graduate while I want to take some more course (like 6 - 9 credits more than I need to graduate) UCLA Pros: - Higher rank and well-renowned for academic performance comparing to NYU in general - Very strong in Transportation policy specialization (after a lot of research on schools, it seems like their performance on specialization usually based on the most pressing problem of the city) + one of the professor research match my interest! - It seems like there is a higher chance for paid research position here - Experience new city since I have never been in the West coast Cons: - the ranking of UCLA seems like it is in the downward trend. And after intensive research toward the school, it looks like the CA state is cutting the budget. Maybe less resource to access - Might be hard for my partner to find a job there after a pandemic without any connection - require 80 credits to complete the degree! It seems like it is a bit too much compared to other programs in the whole country for MPP and MPA. - it seems like the policy and case studies there focus on LA and California context, while NYU seems to have a border focus. Including the fact that most of the alumni work in LA or CA Any thought and insight to share toward these two schools? Which one will you pick if you are in my shoes? Thank you so much, guys!

I am also waiting for it! I hope we hear good news within the next week.

Thank you for your answer. The school's cost is not really my concern, though, since I already got the scholarship from my government (the more expensive, might be the better in my case LOL). Anyway, what is in my mind right now is that, although Wagner has a higher ranking in this field based on USNews, UCLA has a better academic reputation internationally (might sound pretty immature on this). So, it is really hard to decide for me right now. I might need more time to research faculties, internship opportunities, student resources, coursework, student lives, and class size (since Wagner has like 2xx per cohort while it seems like Luskin has less than a hundred.) I am also trying to seek the reviews and comparison of these two schools of public service. But it kinda hard to find, though. What about you? Do you have any other factors to consider and which school you are leaning toward?

Hi guys! This is my stat. So far, I got acceptance into NYU Wagner and UCLA Luskin. No funding for both of them. Do you think which one will be a better fit for me?

Get the offer for Luskin's MPP program today without any funding! Cheers!

Just got in too!!! Congrats everyone!

Thank you so much

Hi there, Fellows Congratulation to those you got in! It seems like most of you guys here are in-state residents. I am wondering if there are any of you guys who got accepted in and are international applicants?

Thank you so much for your answer! It really helps me plan my application strategy!

Hi everyone. I am interested in public policy and have just applied to MPP/MPA program at Wagner, UCLA Luskin, USC Price, UIC, and American U. I will also apply to U of Washington Evans and GWU. I already got a scholarship from my home country government and I am expected to be specialize on Transportation policy. Most of the school I will apply to have the coursework I needed for my career. I do know that I went to 2 undergrad institution that are not in a top-notch. But I hope that my experience in both public and private sector will help. What are my chances in your opinion for these school based on my background below? Do you think these are right school for me to apply or should I aim for a lower ranking school. thanks! Considering applying to: MPA Wagner, MPA Luskin, MPP USC, MPP UIC, MPA U of Washington Evans, MPP GWU, MPP AU. Undergrad Institution: 2 average university in Southeast Asia Undergrad Major and GPA: - Political Science (GPA 3.08, Major GPA 3.36) - Business Administration (GPA 3.52, Major GPA 3.7) Years out of undergrad: 5 GRE: not required Quant Background: Microeconomics (1s, A), Macroeconomics (1s, A), International Political Economy (1s, A),Statistics and Research Method for Business (1s, B), Foundation Mathematic for Business (1s, A), Elementary Accounting 1 (1s, B+), Elementary Accounting 2 (1s, A), Business Finance (1s, A), Quantitative Analysis (1s, A), Managerial Accounting (1s, A), Business Research (1s, A), Project Feasibility Study and Evaluation (1s, B+), Financial Management (1s, A) Work Experience: 2 years working for a think tank of a Democratic party of my country. Part-time research assistant for 1 year. Working in private sector in both domestic and international company for 2 years Languages: 7.5 in ielts. International experience: almost 1 years experience working in Australia, and getting scholarships to get a certificate in the U.S. by the U.S. Embassy and marketing consulting project for a company in Switzerland Strength of LOR: Expecting strong recommendation from my 2 currents boss. one who is a managing director of the think tank. and one for my boss from the part-time job as research assistant. an average recommendation letter from my professor from business school too.

Don't blame yourself, Bro, I get an offer from ANU and I find that your post is very useful as I considering the offer. Thank you for sharing.

Just received a rejection e-mail. My game is over. Good luck for everyone

Nah I haven't heard anything from them yet. What about you?

I think so.

The working hour in Singapore is already finished. Have anyone heard from them or get any offer today? Thank in advance.

Nahh, not yet. I am also floating around the waiting ocean as same as you hahaha. Although I didn't finish my interview so well, I still have some hope(left). Enjoy your weekend

Thank you so much for your information. Yeah, I am from Thailand. Also, congratulation to all folks who get the offer!!

Congrat to you!!! May I ask which cohort did you applied for? MPP or MPA? Thank in advance.

I think it's possible if there are someone decline it. Moreover, as I read from the group of last year admission, there were some candidates recieved the scholarship later. Do you get the offer letter, anyway?

Congratulation, hope that you get the scholar in case someone decline it. Good Luck, bro

@Theo20 May I ask that do you have any idea about how many people who have been sent in the first batch? Thank you in advance.

Wow, congratulation and I hope that I will be able to meet you at the school. Thank you for your update.

Yeah, even it is almost impossible, I think there are small chances that the accepted one just didn't post on this forum. sighnn...wish we will hear something from them within tomorow. May the LUCK be with you.

Hi @Asokai sorry for my unclear message. Actually, I mean I am waiting to hear from them since yesterday and I still keep refresh this page and my e-mail every working hour, in case one of us get the offer! I applied for MPP, though. Figer crossed for all of us.

Is there anyone hear the news from the admission office? I have been so excited since yesterday. Good Luck, everyone.