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I applied to, and got into, McCourt MPP, Walsh MSFS, and CCT- Culture Communications and Technology. My prime focus was to study tech and communications under policy and all three seemed to offer a good curriculum in that respect. However, now I am at a crossroads with my decision. Being an International student, the STEM stamp on CCT is a huge advantage but I am worried about committing to something so niche early on in my career (I am 22 and have roughly a year's worth of experience in the field). MPP and MSFS allow me to explore the niche while providing the safety net of a generalist degree as well, but they don't have STEM recognition and are way more expensive. MSFS hasn't offered me financial aid (yet as the official notification is yet to come) and the MPP and CCT will cost me roughly the same after aid although I am in the process of negotiation. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated

Hi, I am waiting for MSFS and I am hoping that by 15th will hear back.

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Hi guys. Was hoping to make a discord/ whatsapp group of admitted students to discuss scholarships/ fellowships and if we end up accepting we can discuss the accommodation as well. On that note, any idea about the student living expenses in DC? Preferably near campus (15-20 minute walking distance)

So I received my decision on Friday and I was waitlisted but I know people who got theirs earlier and were rejected/ accepted etc so don’t worry they are just slowly sending these decisions

I applied to MIA only, but knowing that someone is stil waiting too is making this whole situation weirder. Maybe they are sending out things slowly? Any chance you got pushed to Round 1 as well?

Hi so I had applied early action but did not hear back from them at all. They had asked me for some additional material after my application was submitted and it took me approximately 4 working days to get it to them- do you think they pushed me to round 1 instead? I have mailed them but have not heard back ? Really getting anxious about this now

Congratulations to everyone who got in and best of luck to those still waiting. I didn't get in so I might shoot a quick application to Duke over the holidays- any others who are applying there/ have any opinion or suggestion about it?

Hahaha yes my username is very well thought out? And yes, it would at least start out on a positive note

Not super relevant but due to the timezones, 15th in the US is 16th noon here so I am all the more anxious ?

Yes fair enough. Its just really enervating because we submitted more than 2 months ago and its silence since then. I guess having international applicants anxious is easier than spending a few bucks to call them ?

I am not sure they will but I am getting super anxious looking at everyone getting calls. I am also an international applicants so idk ://

best of luck to everyone who applied! Wanted to know how many of you are applying for the fellowships? I was thinking of going for the Charles Edison and Robert Seamans but I am confused about exactly what should be in the essays- can they be similar to our motivation essays or do they have to be different? Would really love to exchange notes

I hope so too although I would bet that we will hear back only after 10th i.e. next week