Anorthc2
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My portal just updated! I was accepted into the MPA (without funding)!
For those wondering, my GPA was 3.65 and my SOI was just okay; 7 or 8/10. My letters of rec were both very strong; 9/10 overall at least. It is coming for y'all as well.
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Is anyone else still waiting?
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I can't figure anything out unless it's based on the date the application was completed. Or they notified the sure yes's, sure no's, then we're all somewhere in the middle while they debate over us.
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I'm still waiting. Another friend just got the official acceptance email. Stressing me out, y'all.
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MPA applicant. I have two other friends who were accepted as well. I've heard nothing.
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I have friends with the last names H, N, and P. None have heard yet.
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34 minutes ago, mcrmpp said:
nothing for me yet either... I hate this. I feel like they'll all have to be posted by 5 or 6? May be wishful thinking, though
I have a friend who received their undergraduate acceptance email from GW at 8:30 pm a few years ago. It is a *possibility*.
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17 minutes ago, MPPNYC said:
So I just checked and have a result!
I was waitlisted -- which is honestly hilarious! What a weird year.
Did you get an email first, or just randomly check the dashboard?
(Apparently you can only react to a few posts per day. That's kinda dumb, but whatever I guess)
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51 minutes ago, mcrmpp said:
Quite literally made an account and quit lurking to voice my frustration with y'all. GW is my last school I'm waiting from... think I'm going nuts
It's comforting to know that we're all going nuts together.
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3 hours ago, maham said:
I'm not sure if it means anything, but when i signed on to check my application portal earlier it had me reset my password. Very hopeful for news tonight!
It's probably had me do that 3 times over the past 5 months. I don't think it means anything, unfortunately. It also gets really annoying because they won't let you use old passwords.
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I've actually been looking for it and can't find it anywhere. Their website isn't very user-friendly and it seems they don't put much info out there for the public. Even finding simple program info wasn't easy.
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1 hour ago, maham said:
Does anyone have any idea when GWU is going to release results??
No one. But we started a new forum specifically for complaining about Trachtenberg.
https://forum.thegradcafe.com/topic/128459-gw-trachtenberg-mpp-2021/
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Aside from my rec letters, I finished my application in October and submitted everything before the Jan. 15th deadline (I think that was the one for fellowships). Tuesday, March 15th is exactly 6 weeks after the 1st. 6 weeks after we received the email on February 15th would be (God forbid) March 30th.
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Still not yet. And my two friends haven't heard anything yet either.
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Just now, undergoat88 said:
I also applied to Trachtenberg but for the MPP. Crickets from them....
I have 2 friends who haven't heard anything yet. You're in good company.
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Program Applied To: MPA
Schools Applied To: GWU Trachtenberg
Schools Admitted To:
Schools Rejected From:
Still Waiting: GWU Trachtenberg
Undergraduate Institution: Southeast State Flagship University
Undergraduate GPA: 3.65
Undergraduate Major: Econ/Poli Sci
GRE Quantitative/Verbal/AW Scores: N/A
Years Out of Undergrad (if applicable): 0.5
Years of Work Experience: ~2
Describe Relevant Work Experience: Mostly policy internships with state govt and Political campaigns. Other clerical work.
Strength of SOP (be honest, describe the process, etc): Overall pretty strong. Highlighted how their program fit perfectly into my career plans and my personal commitment to public service and furthering my education.
Strength of LOR's (be honest, describe the process, etc): Very strong. One is from a professor who is my mentor and formerly a top economist at the White House. Well respected internationally. Other letter was from a State University System President who is well known and whom I worked for. -
1 hour ago, mildlyconfusedmar said:
I was hoping as well, but as it nears 5pm ET I doubt it is happening
Is that for the Trachtenberg school?
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I haven't received any emails like that, but I assume some type of professional networking jargon should be fine. I.e. "It's a pleasure to meet you." "I am excited to be a part of the program." "I look forward to working with you soon." General basic networking language should suffice if you haven't met them in-person. If you are inclined to accept the offer, there's nothing wrong with asking to set up a call to ask more questions or get to know them better.
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I have two friends who have applied to GWU's MPA with me straight out of undergrad, all with good GPA's >3.6. None of us have heard anything yet (to comfort those who are reading and haven't yet heard back). This is the only school each of us applied to.
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GW Trachtenberg MPP 2021
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I'm unaware of how the system works. If enough people decline financial offers, what happens to the money?