[Princeton SPIA MPP 2021]

6 hours ago, Berber said:

I know Princeton is fully funded but does anyone know how the living stipend works? How they determine how much to give out?

Yes, have been thinking about this for a while? Apart from covering full tution and insurance, what is the monthly stipend that Princeton offers? Also what about boarding and schooling (for kids) in Princeton?

[Columbia SIPA 2021]

On 12/18/2020 at 4:36 AM, Coffeetea said:

Got my email at 5:17pm this evening - accepted to the EMPA program. Got into several programs last year (did not apply to SIPA at the time), and had to decline due to COVID. Good luck to everyone waiting!!

One question for this group: what are your thoughts on EMPA vs. MPA? Is there any difference in prestige/reputation? At the end of the day it is the same degree, slight differences in core curriculum (i.e. no Professional Development course).

Thanks for your thoughts & good luck again!

Got my confirmation email on December 31st for the MPA-EPM program. 

How is the housing/schooling (have a 13 year old daughter) scene in Columbia?

[Princeton MPP vs Harvard MPA ?]

On 8/15/2020 at 6:54 PM, columbia09 said:

My organization is offering me a full ride to Harvard and Princeton’s MPP is already covered tuition wise. If I had a choice between the two, I’m not sure which one I’d pick. To my understanding an MPA is more practical and can be applied to the private sector if that’s the route I eventually wind up going. But Princeton is closer to home and I can potentially save on room and board. I know they’re both Ivy League schools but Harvard has that “flair” about it and has perks like the Harvard club and so forth. What’s the main difference between a MPP and a MPA? I have a science background so I was hoping to incorporate a couple of science courses into either masters. Especially since I’d eventually would like to get a PhD either in geology or environmental science. The job I currently work is public sector and completely different from what I studied as an undergrad. So what would be the best pick if I had to choose ? 

So which did you choose ultimately - Harvard MC/MPA or Princeton MPP?