LDmpp21

Updating... Schools Admitted To: American MPP ($$), UCSD MPP ($$$$), UCLA MPP ($$), USC MPP and MPA ($$$), Princeton ($$$$), GW (no funding info yet) Schools Waitlisted At: Berkeley MPP

Is anyone considering the Sacramento MPA at USC Price? I like the idea of being in the state capital, but am not sure I want to have such a professionally oriented program when I could have a more traditional grad school experience (the Sacramento program only has classes on 1-2 weekends a month - I think not at all during the week - and is geared towards students who are working.) I am interested to hear what others think if you have any perspective to offer! Of course being able to work could be a benefit, but it sounds very different from how it’d be in LA or at another program. I’m also planning to go to the Sacramento admitted students webinar on the 30th so see you there if you are going!

Hey all - just FYI, I just heard back with an acceptance for the MPP and a pretty generous scholarship, and since people started hearing back last week it suggests they’re not necessarily going in order of funding and/or going fast (as we knew...) - so don’t lose hope (it was all in the email and I applied a few weeks before the priority deadline fwiw!)

I just got it too and am waitlisted. It says they anticipate being able to tell waitlisted folks whether they’re in or not on April 20 - not super excited to wait! I also assume there’s not much chance of getting funding once waitlisted so I’m considering removing myself from the list at some point. Any insight would be appreciated! Congrats to all who were accepted!

This is the most relatable thing I’ve seen all day! The idea of not being able to make a decision - or at least have all the information - for another two weeks is very anxiety-provoking haha. I’m going to need to find some better distractions...

I just heard via email about my funding offer. The information was all in a PDF attachment in the email, not on the portal! Good luck to others!

That’s super helpful - thank you!

Hi all! Has anyone heard from American about MPP funding? I know they said they might start sending notifications about merit aid at the end of February and I’m curious to know if they have started. Thanks!

The MPA! I applied for both and have not heard back about the MPP.

I think the cohorts are 70 students for the MPA - though I am not sure! Just wanted to note that in case anyone is interested! And of course that doesn’t mean it’s not supremely competitive haha

Me too! No funding though! But still exciting

Has anyone else heard from the Price MPP or MPA?

Thanks so much!!

Congratulations! Did you hear back on the portal or via email (or something else)? And, any word on funding?

Thank you!! For anyone who was not able to attend, it sounds like merit aid notifications will be sent around “the end of next week/beginning of the following week” (which I think probably means March 11-16 roughly)!