[Princeton SPIA MPA 2021]

On 3/3/2021 at 2:28 PM, herewegoah said:

The waiting is killing me, I just want to know! I know their deadline seems to be March 15, but in the past it looks like its even come a day or two earlier.  Anyone know the acceptance rates?

Their website says 12-15% acceptance rate! That's with a normal year though... applications are up at all prestigious universities! 

[Princeton SPIA MPA 2021]

1 hour ago, Berber said:

Do you guys think fall 2021 will have remote-option for those who are concerned with COVID?

I confirmed with a different University I was admitted to that they will definitely have virtual/hybrid courses in the fall.

[Princeton SPIA MPA 2021]

 

On 3/1/2021 at 11:57 AM, TMRII said:

has anyone received indication that they will release before the release BY date?

I doubt it! Just about a week left and the suspense is killing me... 

[Harvard Kennedy MPP 2021]

On 12/16/2020 at 6:25 PM, Isi_e said:

ay I knowww?.. I had the hope that the growth of applications was  just speculation and it wouldn't be that bad... but it must have been huge for them to actually write it.  Now 0 hope and the anxiety rocketed to the moooon

Any ideas why there's such an influx of applications this year?

[My parent is an employee - will that tip the scales in my favor?]

Hi all, my parent has worked a blue collar job at an ivy league university for 20+ years. I applied to a graduate program at this university, and it is highly competitive (I believe a 15% acceptance rate). My stats aren't fantastic, but I was accepted to another competitive program with generous aid, so I'm feeling I might have a shot. Any idea if your parent working at a university is taken into consideration by the admissions team? I mentioned this in the documents I submitted.

Stats: 

GRE Quant/Verbal/Writing: 154/158/4.5

GPA: 3.2, Small Private Liberal Arts School, Political Science/International Affairs with minors in Hispanic Studies and Philosophy

4 years work experience: lobbying internship at a big tech company right out of college, 3 years in support role at prestigious international economics organization, 1 year in health policy research at a university

[Georgetown (McCourt) MPP 2021]

3 hours ago, van_96 said:

Both my decision and funding letters were just posted to my portal, but that was for MPP, so maybe DSPP funding will come out later? Also, my funding only listed information for the first two semesters, and Georgetown's site says that offers are decided on a year-to-year basis and aren't necessarily renewable. Does anyone have more information about that? They gave me a good offer for the first year, but I wouldn't want to accept it and then find out they're not offering me anything for the second year.

Same on my end - it's my understanding the funding is renewable as long as you maintain good academic standing (3.0+).

[Princeton SPIA MPA 2021]

Figured I would get this started as we wait another two long months for admissions decisions! 

 

[Princeton SPIA MPA 2021]

Figured I would get this started as we wait another 2 months for admissions decisions!