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TheSAfiltercoffee reacted to a post in a topic: UCSD GPS 2019
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Yup, I really don't think any of these degrees are worth going into significant debt for so I will be taking a paycheck to get my MA. Maybe see you in CA in a few months!
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TheSAfiltercoffee reacted to a post in a topic: UCSD GPS 2019
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Yeah the wording wasn't clear in the award letter but I also reached out and confirmed the full funding offer still stood. Thanks for the reply.
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TalkPoliticsToMe reacted to a post in a topic: 2019 Results
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Program Applied To: MPP and IR Schools Applied To: UCLA Luskin (MPP), USC Price (MPP), Duke Sanford (MPP), WWS (MPA), Tufts (MAID), Georgetown (MA Asian), GWU (MIA), UCSD GPS (MIA) Schools Admitted To: UCLA Luskin (?), USC Price (1/2 tuition), Duke Sanford (32k/year + TA), Tufts (16k/year), Georgetown (None), GWU (6k/year), UCSD GPS (Full ride + stipend) Schools Rejected From: WWS (MPA), Still Waiting: None Undergraduate institution: Midwest private school Undergraduate GPA: 3.7 Last 60 hours of Undergraduate GPA (if applicable): 3.8 Undergraduate Major: Political Science, minor in History GRE Quantitative Score: 153 GRE Verbal Score: 159 GRE AW Score: 4.5 Years Out of Undergrad (if applicable): 2 years Years of Work Experience: 2 years Describe Relevant Work Experience: Joined the Peace Corps in China directly following graduation. During undergrad I interned with the State Dept. in DC, the State Dept. in an embassy in Europe, and completed an internship with a member of the EU in Brussels while studying abroad. Strength of SOP (be honest, describe the process, etc): I was pretty happy with my final product, which only had a few updates from my first draft. Started with a story of my interests, transitioned to why I am applying to this particular school (naming concentrations I plan to study and student groups I wish to join), then moved on to my past experiences. Felt that it was a little review of my resume but in greater detail. Strength of LOR's (be honest, describe the process, etc): I guess pretty good? I reached out to 2 former professors a year after graduation to update them of what I have been up to since graduation. Followed up again in the fall asking for their LOR. Also went to a former internship boss who I have stayed in contact with over the last few years. Other: I was worried about my GRE quant but with everything else it didn't seem to have a huge impact on my admittance. However, I think a higher score would've helped me secure funding at more schools. I'll be attending UCSD as I want to focus on China, I'll be closer to family, and the simple fact that I will graduate debt free.
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Thirteen reacted to a post in a topic: UCSD GPS 2019
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Thirteen reacted to a post in a topic: UCSD GPS 2019
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Question for those that also received full funding from UCSD, did your financial award letter reflect this? I received an email a few weeks ago notifying me of full funding + stipend but on the letter I received yesterday it only states that I have been given California tuition fees. Does money to cover the rest of it come from another source? Did they make a mistake in either of the emails? Curious to hear from others @Ajb415 @hammyc @TheSAfiltercoffee
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Coming from: Finishing up 2 years of Peace Corps Service, joined immediately after obtaining my bachelors. Deciding Between:  Narrowed down to - Duke Sanford- MPP: $32,000 off tuition for both years, plus $4,000 TAship. Tuition and fees would be about $36,000 for the two years plus living expenses. - UCSD GPS - MIA: Full tuition, including fees, plus $1300 stipend per month during the academic year. Stipend wouldnt fully cover living expenses but help tremendously and could be covered easily with savings. Other factors: UCSD: My sister lives SoCal and it would be a lot easier for my parents and her to spend time together (see them 1-2 times a year now), a focus on China which I am really interested in, and beautiful weather. However, the class sizes are larger and most graduates go into the private sector (I want to do public) Duke: Pay for a new laptop and internship over the summer, seems like a tight knit group due to smaller class size, good connections to DC. However, far away from family even if its only another two years (with a tougher time getting out to the west coast later) How I’m Leaning: Head: UCSD Heart: Duke Wallet: UCSD What do you think? I know Duke is worth the debt but is it worth going into debt when I can get paid to go back to school?
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I'm in with 32k/year + a TA. Did not expect this much funding which makes this decision process even harder!
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32k plus TA here too! Amped.
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Thirteen reacted to a post in a topic: UCSD GPS 2019
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Tako reacted to a post in a topic: UCSD GPS 2019
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International Environmental Policy and Chinese here. Good luck with UofWash!
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Don't worry, it's an email from a faculty member you listed you would be interested in working with on your application. I had a few Peace Corps friends receive an email earlier this week but I didn't get mine until today. Here's hoping that the professor who is supposed to reach out to you is just a little behind!
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I was an early decision admit but am still waiting to hear back about financial information. Definitely near the top of my list though, maybe see you in the fall!
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somewhatslightlydazed reacted to a post in a topic: Tufts Fletcher - Early Notification 2019
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Tufts Fletcher - Early Notification 2019
Thirteen replied to somewhatslightlydazed's topic in Government Affairs Forum
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Tufts Fletcher - Early Notification 2019
Thirteen replied to somewhatslightlydazed's topic in Government Affairs Forum
I got an email last night while I was asleep (in Asia) and I'm in. A huge weight off my shoulders as Fletcher is one of my top choices. For those interested my stats were 3.7GPA, 159V, 153Q, 4.5AWA, a PCV with intermediate Mandarin, and 2 State Dept internships. Now gotta wait for scholarship $ in the coming months but it's great to get that first acceptance! -
The 'Am I competitive' thread - READ ME BEFORE POSTING
Thirteen replied to fenderpete's topic in Government Affairs Forum
Hey irinprogress, I appreciate your detailed response. I'm sure you know how nerve-wracking this process can be! I'm currently in the process of refining my applications but your words are reassuring. Thanks!- 1,791 replies
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Thirteen started following Average GRE Quant, everything else is good. Retake?
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Hello, I am looking at a few schools that have an average GRE Q score of 158 while I scored a literal average (50%) of 153. Would that likely be a rejection? I'm currently a Peace Corps volunteer who has had two internships with the State Department, one with the EU, and a strong research interest. My verbal score (159) and GPA (3.7) are a little higher than their averages. I really dread shifting focus from my PC work to restudy for the GRE, do you think a retake is necessary? I am applying for a Masters of Public Policy. Thanks, I appreciate it!
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The 'Am I competitive' thread - READ ME BEFORE POSTING
Thirteen replied to fenderpete's topic in Government Affairs Forum
Anyone able to give some advice here? I am looking at retaking the GRE in early November to boost my quant but am not 100% on that (expensive on a PC budget and less free time in the coming months.) Thanks for taking a look.- 1,791 replies
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