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    Georgetown SFS - Fall 2021

    in Government Affairs Forum

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    25 minutes ago, howyagoing said:

    Hey everyone, not sure if this is the best place to ask but I figured that people are somewhat familiar with Georgetown here, so it couldn't hurt...

    I'm facing a tough decision:

    I got into the the MA in Asian Studies at Georgetown SFS (focusing on South Asia) but received no funding.

    But... I also got into the MSc in Modern South Asian Studies at Oxford (scholarship information pending - but even without funding it's less than half price of SFS).

    I always thought Oxford would be my dream school - and its global brand is top notch - but the professionally orientated nature of SFS and the networking/internship opportunities in DC seem hard to turn down - even with the higher price tag. 

    I hope to one day work in my country's foreign service or department of defence, but if not possible, then work as a policy practitioner in some capacity (maybe with IOs), hopefully focusing on South Asia. I may one day consider doing a PhD, but not now, and I certainly don't want to be a career academic. 

    Any advice would be appreciated!

     

     

    If your focus in South Asia, I would attend Oxford. I've heard that their South Asian Studies faculty is very knowledgeable and recognized. Georgetown is pretty limited but you have DC as a networking site. I imagine Oxford being cheaper than Georgetown so that's already a plus. Oxford has a widely recognized alumni as well. I feel like Oxford is more academia/research focused and Georgetown is policy-focused. I would definitely attend Oxford if I were you.

    Georgetown SFS - Fall 2021

    in Government Affairs Forum

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    57 minutes ago, Jerseycub6 said:

    I got accepted yesterday to the Latin American program and was offered a $13,000 scholarship. I received my offer from the program director but the portal hasn't been undated yet. I didn't submit the GRE and I had a 3.9 GPA. I applied straight from undergrad so my only work experience were part time internships. 

    Congrats!! :D

    Georgetown SFS - Fall 2021

    in Government Affairs Forum

    Posted

    Just now, niceswing said:

    All the programs have separate admissions committees, unless you're referring to the overall graduate school one that finalizes acceptances or whatever?

    I'm still highly skeptical. SSP at least was very clear about "mid-March"

    Yes, I'm referring to  the GSAS admissions committee. I'm also in the same boat as you are with the skepticism. 

    Georgetown SFS - Fall 2021

    in Government Affairs Forum

    Posted

    Just now, IDstudent said:

    I think he applied to MSFS, but I'm not sure. I know the GHD program sent out decisions on Feb 23 last year.

    Yeah I talked to the associate director of my program last week and she said that the admissions committee was still reviewing applications for the LatAm Studies program. She was not able to tell me any statistical data about admissions.

     I don't know about the MSFS or the GHD programs but I imagine they are in the same review timeline?? I'll definitely keep you all posted. 

    Georgetown SFS - Fall 2021

    in Government Affairs Forum

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    38 minutes ago, niceswing said:

    i remain skeptical there would be a result already. idk/idc about MPP but SSP is suspect

    edit: it's also possible they meant they had applied for spring 21 and were rejected previously and were waiting on MPP decision? 

    Yeah I also thought it was suspicious.. Maybe admissions is sending out the results in batches, not all at once.

    University of Texas at Austin's LBJ School vs. Georgetown MAAS vs. MIIS?

    in Decisions, Decisions

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    14 hours ago, yallabye said:

    Hey guys! 

    I'm currently considering these three schools and programs and would love some insight:

    Master's in Global Policy Studies at UT Austin

    Master of Arts in Arab Studies at Georgetown University

    International Policy and Development at Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

    Just a couple notes: Location isn't super important. I know the argument for a lot of East Coast and big name schools is that they're ideal for networking and opportunities. However, I do have a job lined up post-grad that will be in DC, so the need to network and be in the heart of everything IR isn't as strong. 

    My thoughts: While I already know that the LBJ School and Georgetown have fantastic programs, I was more drawn to Middlebury in terms of smaller class sizes, their focus on language and faculty seem to really promote the idea of decolonizing the international policy and development field and diversifying perspectives.

    While living in an active city like Austin is a pro for me, the fact that UT Austin is known for being a typical party school for undergrads makes it a little less appealing. While I might've enjoyed that experience as an undergrad, I'm a little less thrilled as a potential grad student -- especially since the undergrad presence is quite large compared to the number of grad students on campus. 

    I really like Georgetown as an institution, but my cons are that I've heard from peers that the atmosphere can be super cutthroat and unforgiving. I've managed to escape that toxicity during undergrad and I don't willingly want to waltz right into it. My other con is that that it's in DC. Since my career is set in stone to be in DC, I wanted to take this time to explore a different part of the US. I went to undergrad on the East Coast too and I just wanted a different experience for grad school. 

    If any of you know anything about these schools or specifics on these three programs, I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences. To be honest, I am leaning towards Middlebury at the moment but the fact that there isn't too much out there about the school and students' experiences does concern me a bit -- in addition to the city of Monterey being a slow beach town that's insanely expensive. Tuition isn't a factor for these schools, but the cost of living is. 

    If y'all were me, which one would you choose and/or which one would you cross off your list immediately?

    I'm finishing my undergraduate school in a DC university. I applied to Georgetown's SFS because of their faculty and network. I would say to go with the school whose faculty is the most interesting to you. If you are interested in languages then maybe Middlebury is the best option. I would try to see if you can attend a virtual event from Middlebury so you get an idea about their program. I highly doubt you will encounter the "party scene" at Austin as a graduate ( just don't be roommates with undergraduate students). I've heard really great things about UTAustin. 

    Georgetown SFS - Fall 2021

    in Government Affairs Forum

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    3 hours ago, niceswing said:

    First week of March sounds early. SSP email said mid March. Given a pandemic I'd expect it to be on the later end of that, maybe like 3/15-3/20 or something.

    Random: I submitted the analytical writing sample for SSP and the portal shows it as a green check mark, but in the top section where it lists the documents they have received, it is not shown as one of them. I assume they would have emailed me if they thought something was missing?

    For SSP, I'm not sure. If they said mid-March, then most likely it will be by then. I applied to the Latin American studies program so I'm not sure when we will receive any notifications (it varies by program). 

    For your second question, I would definitely call grad admissions and see how they can help you. Don't email them because I'm pretty sure they are not answering emails right now. I emailed them 2 days ago but I haven't heard a response yet.

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