Thanks to everyone who's shared on this forum. It was very helpful as I decided where to apply and coped during the waiting game. In the interest of helping those applying next year, I am sharing where I was admitted (including amount of merit aid awarded) and rejected.
Admitted to: Johns Hopkins SAIS ($35k/yr), GW Elliot ($23k/yr), Denver Korbel ($21k/yr), American SIS ($17k +$3,000 stipend/yr), Syracuse Maxwell ($41k + $17,750 stipend 1st yr, $0 for 2nd yr,) Georgetown SFS ($28k/yr) Rejected from: Yale Jackson
I will be attending Georgetown in the fall. I respectfully ask you to withold any comments/advice/judgement on my choice, as I've put a lot of thought into my decision.
Congratulations all on your hard work!