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Still waiting! MPP applied January 10
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2 hours ago, academiaenthusiast said:
remain in the US! Also, if any of you had to choose, would you choose a free ride to a decent university or take out 75k loans for the top university? I'm really in a pickle rn.
I'm in the same boat too. Not 75K in loans but still significant. I'm probably going to take the plunge only because I'm doing a career pivot and I feel like getting good connections from a school with a better program will be a must. I'd rather take out loans and have more of a sure thing than be debt free but few post grad opportunities. Should also mention I'm part time so I plan on working to pay down loans while I attend.
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Just now, qwertympp said:
Im assuming this is going out in alphabetical order. Any early letter names still waiting?
Yeah I'm an early letter name. Still waiting...
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Just now, maham said:
Mine still says under review too. MPP for me though
Same mine is in review for MPP. If I have to wait another day my nerves will completely unravel
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2 minutes ago, GradSchoolGrad said:
Yes, you can use it for as early as the summer (or so that is the earliest I known people to do so), but as I highlighted previously, career services is already severely strained as and its not like McCourt has strong relations with non tract job placement (like places you can zip in and out and not a formal recruiting process like consulting). You have an okay shot if it is jobs tied to Georgetown. However, good luck getting jobs outside of Georgetown because then you have to compete against the greater competitive DC interested career field.
Also, unless you are evening student, it is a terrible idea to work full time (or should I say more than 15 hours a week) as a full time student. That is how people lose scholarship and go below a 3.0 GPA. At the very least, you won't take advantage of your experience to network and explore new policy areas of interest. I know someone who worked full time was a full time student - hated his life every day and had blood shot eyes for sleeping 5 hours a day.
Ok that's definitely good to know. Part of my draw to GU was being able to make strong DC connections. I did apply for the EP, but I also currently work a very demanding job so time management is no stranger (but hence additional need to switch jobs before the fall).
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Would incoming MPP students have access to career resources? I'm in the process of a semi complicated career pivot, and I'm hoping to get a new job in DC before the fall that would more align with the kind of jobs I could pursue after graduation to give me more relevant work experience. Any insights on using the University resources prior to actually starting classes?
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Just now, undergoat88 said:
What?! Mine still says "Your application is under review" ugh
Same :(
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17 hours ago, Anorthc2 said:
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.
Honestly after a year of remote learning you would think the website would be stronger, noticed this with several schools I applied to.
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I haven't heard anything and I applied back in January. I'm trying not to hold my breath too much since it seems they historically do not offer competitive funding. Doesn't stop me from checking my email/portal 5 times a day though..
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On 3/9/2021 at 4:14 PM, TKMPP said:
I received $20k (for one year - not sure if it’s renewable?) for the evening program, which I’m pretty happy with since they tend to get less funding. Still not sure if that will be enough for me to attend even while working full-time though, considering the cost of attendance.
Did you acceptance letter specifically say you were accepted to the evening program? I applied part time, but the admissions letter and FA letter didn't specifically indicate it was the EP.
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5 hours ago, MPPNYC said:
Yay, also in!
Scroll to the bottom -- mine had another link/attachment for FA.
Congrats on admission and FA! For how many semesters was your aid awarded? Mine was only the 1st 3 semesters but I also applied for the part time program, not sure if that would change things.
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On 3/3/2021 at 2:44 PM, maham said:
So are the floodgates going to open for results tomorrow for anyone else? Based on prior years, like four of the schools I applied to should be releasing results tomorrow/Friday. Pls pray lol
I thought the same thing but this week has been very anticlimactic.
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20 hours ago, GradSchoolGrad said:
I'm curious why you didn't apply to more schools and why you chose Georgetown as your most competitive school. Unless there is something you are not highlighting, I think you could be competitive for more schools. Also, tax policy is more of a law school thing... than MPP thing... As in, it is more popularly discussed in law circles than policy circles. Budgetary policy - related but not the same is more of a policy type thing though.
Personal choice, no skeletons in my application. It can be yes - but after going through the CPA I'm very uninterested in the Bar ? My essay was more about my interest in public finance, budgetary, and welfare policy - should have been more specific. Georgetown has always been a goal. I've been researching the program for a while, but I honestly didn't think I was all that competitive.
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long time lurker, this week has been peak anxiety already so I thought I'd add my info at the 11th hour
Program Applied To (MPA, MPP, IR, etc.): MPP
Schools Applied To: Georgetown, George Washington, University of Delaware, Temple University, Drexel University
Schools Admitted To: UDel, Drexel
Schools Rejected From:
Still Waiting: Georgetown, GWU, TU
Undergraduate Institution: state school nothing fancy
Undergraduate GPA: 3.55
Undergraduate Major: Accounting & Spanish
GRE Quantitative/Verbal/AW Scores: N/A
Years Out of Undergrad (if applicable): 3.5
Years of Work Experience: 3.5
Describe Relevant Work Experience: None, this is a career pivot. Been in public accounting, tax compliance for 4.5 years including internships
Strength of SOP (be honest, describe the process, etc): I thought it was pretty strong outlining my career and my experience working with tax law and transitioning into working it tax policy
Strength of LOR's (be honest, describe the process, etc): 2 managers at current firm and a professor I had a good relationship with. All around I'm feeling confident.
Other:
Decision time: share your dilemma
in Government Affairs Forum
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Part time deciding between Georgetown MPP (33%) and GWU MPP (0%). Costs are almost equal and are both strong with my areas of interest. Leaning more toward GU due to the heavy quant program being more marketable. Either way I'll have loans, so cost isn't as much of a factor.