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@AddSmith, yes I did write to them. Waiting to hear from them. Thank you. I already ruled out Columbia as of now; especially after your feedback as well...I am keen on living together with my husband. However, I would love it if I got into MPP as well, so that I can make a choice I am most comfortable with. Thank you so much for the help. I will probably be bothering you every now and then

Hello all, Congratulations! I have been accepted at Sanford's MIDP, and waitlisted at MPP. I will know about my MPP status only in June apparently and meanwhile I have to accept or decline MIDP by April 15th. Any suggestions? To give you a little but more info about me, I am a 28 year old International student from India, with 4.5 years of work experience in the private sector and 1.5 years in the public sector. I am want to work for nonprofits in America in the short-term and foray into developing countries in the long term. I have also gotten into Columbia MPA, Brown MPA, UNC Chapel Hill MPA, UCSD MPP, and waitlisted at UVA. Haven't heard from UCLA Luskin and NYU Wagner. Due to personal reasons and preference to stay in North Carolina, Duke is my top choice as a university.

@AddSmith, Morning! Thank you so much for the amazing feedback! I really appreciate it. Just for your info, I got into Sanford's MIDP program, and waitlisted at their MPP. Just praying that I get into their MPP program before I have to accept MIDP and SIPA MPA, as that would mean more people my age and similar work experience (quantity wise). I might be a bit lost in the MIDP class which consists mostly of mid-career professionals. What are your thoughts?

@Tk2356 yes I am still leaning towards Sanford due to personal reasons and location preference. However, I am still waiting to hear from their MPP program; I am on their waiting list. I am admitted to into their MIDP program though. However I prefer Duke MPP over Columbia MPA, and Columbia MPA over Duke MIDP (Program wise).

Hello, Thanks for the response. 1. Funding: I don't think I have funding from Columbia; and I am yet to hear from Duke regarding funding. Also, I am lucky enough at the moment to not to worry about funding. I am able to support myself. 2. I am looking for more international exposure and placements. I want to work for developing nations, preferably India. I am more interested in nonprofits rather than government. 3. I think I better I let you know this as well: Location wise I prefer North Carolina over NY. My husband can move with me only if it is North Carolina, as he has an office in Charlotte. So if it is duke we are looking at living in Greensboro, which is 50 mins from Duke and an hour from Charlotte. We do not mind that distance. However, if it is NYC, we either have to do a long distance relationship (which would be horrible) or he take a sabbatical for 2 years! Is it worth it?

Hello all, I just wanted to know what your thoughts on both these schools are. And why would you choose one over the other. Please let me know as it would help me with my decision. In terms of program, ranking, training, placements, reputation etc. I got into the Duke MIDP program, waitlisted at their MPP program, and got into the Columbia MPA program. All 2 years.

I just got admitted into the MPA program. Was so happy, but most likely letting it go for Duke Sanford. However, I'd like to know if any of you guys would do the same? Choose Sanford over SIPA. Please let me know...

Hello all, I just got accepted into MIDP program, and waitlisted at MPP program. Do any of you have any suggestions for me? Should I wait for MPP or go ahead with MIDP? I am a 28 year old, with 5 years of overall work experience, but only 1 year in the public sector; so ideally I'd like to be in a program more suited for younger students looking at foraying into the public sector rather than a program for mid-career professionals. However, I am more interested in doing work more internationally, and in the developing nations. Please let me know what you guys think.

Undergrad: bachelors in business administration @ University of Arizona international student from India GPA: 3.1 GRE: verbal: 154 quant: 158 Writing: 4 work experience: 2 years as legislative assistant/correspondent under memeber of legislative assembly, state government of India 3 years of work experience in the private sector (a charter accountancy firm, and a construction company) I volunteer at a locally well known water conservation NGO and several other NGOs Reccomendation letters: I have 1 from professor from college, he's well known and a professor at MIT now; 1 from my boss/Colleague at the construction company I worked at. And 1 from the Member of legistative assembly I currently work for. I am applying for Masters in Public Aministration/Public Policy/Affairs (MPA / MPP) Schools applying to: Duke, Brown, NYU, UVA, UNC chapel hill, USC, UCLA, UCSD, university of Georgia, GWU What are my chances at each one of these? :/ Sorry if I'm not posting in the right thread. I just made an account and got here, so a bit challengeD.

Undergrad: bachelors in business administration @ University of Arizona international student from India GPA: 3.1 GRE: verbal: 154 quant: 158 Writing: 4 work experience: 2 years as legislative assistant/correspondent under memeber of legislative assembly, state government of India 3 years of work experience in the private sector (a charter accountancy firm, and a construction company) I volunteer at a locally well known water conservation NGO and several other NGOs Reccomendation letters: I have 1 from professor from college, he's well known and a professor at MIT now; 1 from my boss/Colleague at the construction company I worked at. And 1 from the Member of legistative assembly I currently work for. I am applying for Masters in Public Aministration/Public Policy/Affairs (MPA / MPP) Schools applying to: Duke, Brown, NYU, UVA, UNC chapel hill, USC, UCLA, UCSD, university of Georgia, GWU What are my chances at each one of these? :/ Sorry if I'm not posting in the right thread. I just made an account and got here, so a bit challengeD.