I have received an acceptance to NPSIA!
For context, I applied on January 30th, and my status was in "preliminary review required" up until Monday on Carleton 360! It changed from "recommended for assessment" to "under review by faculty" in the span of 24 hours. So do check your Carleton Central and do be patient.
My stats:
Fourth year undergrad with a background in political studies and a minor in history.
I have never taken an economics course, will be doing it this Summer.
Extensive leadership and international experience, but none in the public sector.
When I emailed before, they also said that they will be rolling out first round acceptances into April, so don't lose hope