Greendno3

I am in precisely the same boat! I am debating 50k from UW-Evans versus full price at Berkeley- GSPP? Any past students that could speak to the decision of reputation versus cost?

Looking back at data from prior years, it looks like waitlist candidates were pulled in mid to late MAY. You're going to want to choose from your other options and give your deposit because no one will give you an extension that far, and your funding offers will likely be affected.

Crunch time for MPP decisions. I thought campus visits would help me but I am even more conflicted. Me: I am a graduate of a small liberal arts school in Baltimore where I studied Peace Studies, Political Science and Africana Studies. Major involvement in environmental and social justice student organizations. GPA 3.71. GRE 154Q, 160 V, 5.5 AW. Two years work experience, 1 year Americorps exp before that. Interested in policy work surrounding immigration and/or the domestic movement of people due to climate change and natural disasters. Looking for career opportunities in state or federal government, or a research institute. I am NOT interested in the nonprofit sector. I am from the Pacific Northwest and would like to land in California (or greater west coast) or DC area long term. Acceptances and tuition costs for 2 years after financial aid: Ford (99k), Brandeis- Heller (26k), Washington-Evans (33k). Waitlisted for Berkeley GSPP, but would be full tuition (77k). While Ford seems like an excellent school with a cheaper cost of living- I don't know if it is worth a difference of 99,000. My main dilemma is between Heller and the Evans School, but should I consider full-tuition GSPP if space opens up? What degree will best position me for my career after graduation assuming I maximize my personal networks and internship opportunities? Any advice from former, current or prospective students?