[GSPIA v. University of Denver]

I am going to submit my deposit to GSPIA this afternoon.

What is your impression of NYU? I actually really enjoyed my visit, however there just doesn't seem to be any concrete evidence that the program can deliver...and it is pretty expensive.

Good luck.

[GSPIA v. University of Denver]

I LOVED DU when I visited, the campus, the school, and their philosophy. Plus I'm really interested in development in Latin American, which is actually the expertise of the head of International Development, Sally Hamilton. She just got back from doing research in Ecuador, where I lived for 6 months prior to applying to grad school. I also really like the flexibility of the DU program that you can kind of build your program around your interests.

However, Pitt is cheaper, and sounds like it has more research and alumni networking. My only concern is that the MID program at Pitt is less flexible, and more public than international affairs oriented. I've been researching the faculty and while some have similar interests to me in development, I didn't find any who seemed devoted to Latin America. I know there is the Center for Latin American Studies, but I was hoping for a professor within the program that would have similar interests.

So anyway, for those reasons in my heart Denver is ahead, in my head Pitt is ahead because it's more pragmatic. Therefore, I am still very conflicted.

[GSPIA v. University of Denver]

I was also accepted to GSPIA, Korbel and NYU SCPS. I appreciate your posts and feedback. I attending the preview at Pitt and have also visited NYU. It's crunch time...who are you leaning towards?