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    Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc

    in Government Affairs Forum

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    28 minutes ago, TofinoGal said:

    Hi all. I just found this forum a couple days ago and am feeling similarly nervous so I thought I'd join in. I'm piping in here kind of late but here are my stats:

    - BA Honors Poli Sci at Western

    - L2 GPA: 3.7, CGPA 3.1 (had some health issues that I've documented in my app)

    - LSAT 165

    - Some policy experience during undergrad - I worked with an org that lobbied for reforms to the postsecondary education system and I co-authored a policy paper

    Was accepted to UBC MPPGA last week and am now anxiously waiting to hear from Munk, UofT, but I'm not getting my hopes up. Best of luck to everyone and excited to see how things pan out!

    Hey, I was curious as to if you got any funding from the MPPGA? I was going to apply but thought it was a bit of a cash cow program for being such a new school at UBC.

    Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc

    in Government Affairs Forum

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    1 minute ago, mchutchi said:

    For other GSPIA hopefuls who also have 'incomplete' applications despite submitting everything a while back, I just received the following email response that might be helpful:

    "The Graduate Studies office is just processing document received during the first week of February, they are dealing with decreased human resources on top of receiving an enormous volume of requests. However, an incomplete file for now will not have a negative impact on your evaluation."

    This is good news if, like me, you were worried that those with 'incomplete' files would by default miss out on 1st round considerations. 

     

    Veee appreciated

    Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc

    in Government Affairs Forum

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    6 hours ago, Hopeful2017 said:

    So this means we got in then?

    I didn't apply to UofT, but I've heard good things about Carleton's MPPA program. However, I think I am more interested in International Affairs vs strictly domestic affairs. My hesitation with doing an MPPA/MPA is that it may be limiting to government - while a master's in global affairs could be applied in both public and private. I also find the courses at NPSIA/GSPIA more interesting, but this is just my personal opinion. 

    If Carleton's MPPA program gives me a solid funding package though, it will be super hard to turn down. 

    Any idea about access to NPSIA resources and courses as MPPA electives? I'm planning on hounding the MPPA folks tomorrow with a call, but have similar concerns about the program's limitations. A lot of what I've read is that its focus is Indigenous policy, which is rad if that's your thing, but unfortunately it's not my thing. 

    MPA/MPP Applications, Fall 2017 (Canada)

    in Psychology Forum

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    On 2/27/2017 at 7:17 PM, BA00 said:

    Hey guys - I applied to both UofT MPP & Queens MPA.

    Just a heads up, I got accepted into Queen's MPA today via email (first choice due to program length).

    Hey, I was wondering if you were offered any sort of funding? I'm jut curious as to get a better sense of what's out there. 

    Applying to Munk 2017 - also NPSIA, GSPIA, BSIA etc

    in Government Affairs Forum

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    Hola fellow punk ass refresh-pushing policy junkies. 

    Wish I had found the 2017 thread sooner. Undergrad at Queen's; poli sci maj, development minor. Heaps of international internships, volunteer, and work. Had an FSWEP with the DND one summer. Currently finishing up a grad diploma in PR at McGill. Did an exchange year in Finland. First two years of uni were poor grade-wise while the last two and the grad diploma are A- territory. From what I understand, McGill is opening a school of policy studies aimed for a 2018 intake... too bad the timing is off because Montreal is unreaaaaaal. 

    I applied to:

    UVic's MPA; Status: Under review by department - sounds whack but they have a fantastic relationship with the fed gov't, and you can rig your Masters to have up to 4 paid co-ops. On one hand, if you need 4 co-ops, you're doing something wrong, but on the other, it gives you diverse exposure to different departments whether it's ISED or DFATD, or anything in-between. PLUS they're paid <3 

    GSPIA; Status: Incomplete: I can't believe how bad their admin system is. I had to arrange transcripts from three Unis : / 

    Carleton; MPPA: My file has said recommended for assessment for a week or two now. However, I'm regretting having not applied to the NPSIA. #Cestlavie. 

    MUNK MGA: Under review for 2-3 weeks. 

    U of T MPP: See above. 

    Hertie School of Governance: Evaluation (yolo'ing for a scholarship to study in Berlin. 

     

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