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  1. No, you should never commit to more than one program. What you're describing is definitely unethical. If you commit to one program, then get accepted off the waitlist at a better one, then you can de-commit from the first program if you accept the waitlist offer. The program you originally committed to may be disappointed but they should understand. But to commit to two programs and pay two deposits is a bad idea. As for the scholarship being binding, there's no commitment until you formally accept the offer of admission.
  2. I'm still deciding but will probably attend GPPI. As a non-believer I'm slightly concerned about the university's religious ties. I can't imagine this would have much bearing on my experience at GPPI, but is this something I should be concerned about?
  3. I also attended both open houses and I met a LOT of other people who are choosing between these two schools. It seemed that most people were leaning toward Harris, mainly because they got a much better aid package there. Is anyone leaning toward Georgetown over Harris? Is anyone planning to attend GT over Harris despite getting a lot more aid from Harris? If so, how are you justifying it? I feel like I have two very good options here. I was really impressed by both open houses and feel like I'll get excellent training at either program.
  4. I was really impressed by the mock class and with everyone I met at Georgetown. I went to the domestic policy class. We divided up in groups and read over the Alabama confederate flag case, then proposed a plan for one side or the other. It was engaging and edifying. I also met lots of prospective students, current students, and faculty at the reception. Again, very impressed with everyone I met. I'm about to catch a flight, but I may try to share a bit more once I get home from this trip (attending the Harris open house this weekend).
  5. Did anyone attend both open houses this past weekend? Who made the strongest impression, and why? I was at Georgetown's but couldn't attend GW's. I was very impressed by Georgetown and I'm wondering if GW made strong impressions on any of you.
  6. What is this CASH website that everyone keeps referring to? Is this it: https://utdirect.utexas.edu/admissions/status_check.WBX? I wonder if I'm looking in the wrong place for my status...
  7. I'm in! With a half-tuition scholarship! Very, very excited. Congrats to the other admits, and best of luck to those still waiting.
  8. My main problem with Harvard notifying in late March is that their open house is on April 9. That doesn't leave much time to plan a trip. While I'm getting more in a D.C.-bound mindset every day, that could change with an acceptance (and decent funding offer) to Harvard. In that sense, the timing isn't too important to me.
  9. There's no way acceptances have gone out yet. When the Princeton decisions went out, this board was very, very active. The same thing will happen when HKS goes out. I'm guessing some time between now and Wednesday too.
  10. OK - if someone who got into Berkeley and Princeton hasn't heard yet, then I'm not going to worry. Thanks for the responses, and best of luck to everyone.
  11. Anyone else still waiting to hear? I really thought I'd hear from my last three schools this week, but nothing so far...
  12. I had a feeling there would be at least a few acceptances on here, and I'm not surprised that any of you got in. Congratulations. Unfortunately, I wasn't so lucky, but that wasn't surprising either. I think my application was lacking in the relevant experience component.
  13. Who's the lucky person who got into Harris today? Did they say anything about funding?
  14. Actually, I think I remember reading this bio on the site. My sources tell me that Bobby was accepted off the waitlist.
  15. WWS has no weaknesses. It is the Chuck Norris of policy programs.
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