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Endzone98

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  1. Hey everyone, I was curious if anyone had an idea regarding the salaries we may expect after graduating from Carleton with an MPPA degree?
  2. Ironically my plan was to visit Ottawa too this month! I'm coming from the prairies and everything I've heard about the program and the COOP really helped sway me towards the program over many others! Yes! I have accepted a while back. The deadline to take the deposit is currently being delayed indefinetly due to the coronavirus pandemic! However, they do require a transcript be sent via email from your university registrar office directly to Carleton. They just recently discussed this. There was no deadline for the transcripts yet. There is an official web seminar open house for the 12th of April! Once you accept your offer, go to mycarleton and log into your outlook! your outlook information will be in the opening page and there you will find all the communications between admin and students! You can also register there to see if Carleton is the best fit for you via the web seminar open house they are happening in your email as well!
  3. Hmm, I was thinking about this! I honestly don't know too much informations about Data Science and what it really opens up! If you have any info on the Data Science specialization, I'd be grateful to hear it!
  4. Congrats on your admission! No, there is no penalty if you choose to respond before you submit the 400$ deposit. However, because of the corona virus it seems unlikely that they will ask for a deposit anytime soon as they delayed it! So you should be fine!
  5. Mine changed from Recommended >> Faculty review >> Decision made. From faculty review >> decision made, it took only one day!
  6. U of T is a great school, but I think if you plan on staying in Canada and not pursing a PhD outside of Canada, then Waterloo is your best bet! It has one of the best COOP programs overall in North America, and its wayyyyy less in terms of expenses. I think their is an allure towards people pursuing the private sector, but you risk stability at the same time! Going to Waterloo isn't going to diminish you in terms of the "top tier MPPA schools", but rather provide you a gateway into practical work experience if you choose to stay in Canada!
  7. I got in yesterday! I accepted the offer over GSPIA after doing some further research! Seems like an amazing program in Canada!
  8. Thanks for the info! I just got into the MPPA program at Carleton! But i also got into GSPIA at Uottawa so i wanted to compare which school offered a better route into the federal government, and employment oppurunities. I was also trying to figure out the strength of the COOP programs as well. I like the fact Carleton has a very secure COOP program where the GSPIA at Uottawa only offers it to the top tier students. I heard Carletons MPPA program is highly regarded as being one of the best in Canada? Is this true? As you mentioned it doesn't seem to be internationally known!
  9. Does anyone have any insight about Carletons MPPA program. I have heard from a few friends its quite prestigious. I was just wondering how it ranks with various other schools in Canada and the world!
  10. Hey everyone, I have been admitted into the Graduate school of public and international affairs at Uottawa, and the Masters in Public Policy and Public Administration at Carleton University. I am not exactly sure which school offers better job placement (heard carleton might be stronger with COOP), and also how reputation plays a factor. I personally am interested in International Affairs, but after hearing that Uottawa has a french requirement for one of its courses and that only the top 20% of the class gets a COOP placement, it has really made me rethink what is the best choice moving forward. I aspire to work for GAC or an NGO so i'm not sure if having an MPPA will help me or not! Any advice?
  11. Yea thats a great point! I really feel like the prestige of U of T is what draws many people (including myself) into going there, but the price is quite high in fees LOL. My end goal personally has been to work either for NATO or work on something related with national defence policy.
  12. Anyone thinking about how they will fund their Munk tuition (if given admission) out of curiosity, and whether if that expensive of a program is worth it at the end? Thinking quite a bit about the return of investment quite a bit LOL
  13. Exactly! I accepted the offer for GSPIA, but I'm hoping Munk replies soon! although the price of the program is throwing me off a bit! Just wish they could keep up with NPSIA and GSPIA
  14. I find it weird tho how Munk starts handing their acceptances Mid March and every other program is admitting applicants earlier LOL
  15. GSPIA already handed their first round of admissions early this month. I received my offer on the 14th. Some heard a few days before me. Munk is gonna start Mid March as their website states. From previous threads, it usually starts around March 7th. Good Luck!
  16. Wow thank you for the great insight! I think my biggest concern has been the return of investment! Investing to attend MGA (if i get in) would be costly, but the name probably carries quite a bit of international merit. However, it only offers a 4 month internship program, so idk how that would effect life for me after when looking for future employment. Are your friends employed after completing the MGA program? If so, are they leaning more into the private sector or public?
  17. Yea I'd love some info! I got into GSPIA and i'm on the fence about whether or not Munk is worth it (cost etc). Beside the reputation, how does the MGA compare overall with other schools in Canada. Is it better than GSPIA and NPSIA? Or is there even a "better program" lol?
  18. For the exchange program tho also look at the fact that many students if not the bare majority prefer to work for government in Canada or other public service jobs. i don't know how big the class will be at GSPIA, but you will have a fair chance for sure at your dream international internship for sure! Also, getting into any of these three grad schools is a big stepping stone into the international sphere! I am sure you will make the right choice my friend!
  19. Yess! I have heard they are both tough! I think personally that the Co-op seems more reasonable for uottawa taking the top 20-25% of the class. The embassy program I'm not 100% sure on but I do think it provides unique gateways if you work hard! Personally, in terms of security i think U of Ts is the best because its mandatory internship. On the flip side it is a four month internship whereas both NPSIA and Uottawa are 8 months. So it really comes down to personal preference. For me I am currently addmitted to uottawa but if Munk accepts me I will most likely accept! Really wish there was a Munk MGA group for hopefuls btw cause im mad stressed lmaoo!
  20. Hey! I've read into some of the older posts and some posts external to this website and found that many of the graduates find themselves working in public service and federal government. That being said there appears to be in each school a slight minority that peruse other routes such as NGOs, international organizations etc. NPSIA is a well recognized program and ranks 36 in the world according to foreign policy magazine, but I do think it has a specific orientation that pushes students in their co-op and post grad life towards the public service. Looking at statistics extracted from the University of Toronto Munk School of Global Affairs, it seems that there is a 15% or so graduate ratio which go on to international organizations. They offer a unique internship program which allows students to work in an embassy, international organization, private business, or public service. It appears to offer a stronger avenue (in my opinion) than NPSIA. The University of Ottawa Graduate School of Public and International Affairs from what i have read at this forum suggests that it builds a strong pathway towards international organizations. There is an embassy internship program there as well, and a bit more of a well connected and networked links to organizations such as WHO, UN, and others. The video they offer as well in their recruitment pitch also suggests that they value their international connections more than perhaps NPSIA. Now this is all my view! I think NPSIA will allow you to enter any stream you wish, but I personally am leaning towards either uottawa (accepted) or Munk (goal). I think all three schools mentioned in this post are prestigious, and it is a matter of personal preference as well! Best of luck!
  21. Agreed! Hope someone can clear things up for us! Although from what little I know about GSPIA, it appears that they offer an internship that allows you to directly work at an embassy. This is also true for Munk as well. I have heard that NPSIA seems to focus more on Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and other federal level job placements. Again, this is from reading older posts LOL! I just recently got admitted into the program so I'm confused as heck about quite a bit of things as well!
  22. Okay! thank you! I was wondering if you had any information about GSPIA vs Munk! So confused as to which school provides better job employment, connections, reputation, and program rating!
  23. Hey everyone, was wondering if someone with insight knowledge can differntiate between the three schools and highlight the pros and cons of attending and job prospects!
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