anxiousaf
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Hi, I am waiting for MSFS and I am hoping that by 15th will hear back.
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hey join me on Discord! Invite expires in 7 days. https://discord.gg/GKTYzkU5
^ the new link
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^this is the discord link
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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)
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1 hour ago, aspiringmpagrad said:
submitted all my documents for both on time for early action, so either they have not released all decisions for early action, or its dependent on the program; or maybe diff. times for waitlisting/rejection/acceptance etc.?
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
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4 hours ago, aspiringmpagrad said:
@housing.edthis news (and reading through that thread) has simultaneously increased my hope and anxiety. Oh well. I guess time for the three month waiting game. I am just happy with this acceptance (it is my first option after all!)
@anxiousafI applied early action to both the MPA-DP and the standard MPA. But I’ve only heard back form the MPA-DP — so maybe it is dependent as well on the program? Which one did you apply to?
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?
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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
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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?
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18 minutes ago, acacia27 said:
You not the only one who's "anxiousaf" ? not like we'll be able to take a final decision before Mar/Apr but Chicago really sets the tone for what we can expect from other schools. Atleast that's how I see it.
Hahaha yes my username is very well thought out? And yes, it would at least start out on a positive note
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2 hours ago, Silva said:
Been refreshing my portal occasionally, in case. I was told we should hear back by the 15th.
Does anyone want to disclose the range amount of scholarship they received? pleaseNot super relevant but due to the timezones, 15th in the US is 16th noon here so I am all the more anxious ?
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2 hours ago, Silva said:
Hey, I think we’re fine. Worst-case now in the Early action period will be a waitlist matter rejection.
My hypothesis is that they’re only common students that are based in America as in US, or North America within a similar time zone. I am from Europe, based in London and I know how much American policy schools Struggle to attract European students due to students preferring to study in Europe. So I’m very optimistic that this might be the reason that we don’t receive calls. Moreover, I recommend we check the portal at least once or twice daily.
For a rich school willing to give away millions and scholarships, let’s be able to afford international calls. Ha ha ha ha
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 ?
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On 12/11/2021 at 4:22 AM, Silva said:
Has anyone outside the US been contacted with the outcome of their application yet? phone call? portal update?
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 ://
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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
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20 hours ago, Silva said:
hopefully we hear from them this week!
I hope so too although I would bet that we will hear back only after 10th i.e. next week
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They extended till 5:00 PM
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They extended it till 5:00 PM. Could be that their servers were down or something
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Hi guys, by "mid-december" do they mean 15 December on the dot or are they giving a general time? I am sorry for this weird question its just that I have like two more decisions coming at the same time and I am so nervous now that December is starting
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Hi I have also applied EA for SAIS and even took the optional interview. It went super well so I am looking forward to the results. Anyone else who took the interview?
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On 8/21/2021 at 3:30 AM, serpentstone said:
Mildly resurrecting this post in hopes someone can help--
I have a general grasp on what the two are and how they differ, but I guess I'm now struggling with which information should go where.
For example, I went to college several years ago, did poorly, then returned to college recently and worked my ass off for a 4.0 gpa. I quit my job to go abroad, specifically to work in an environment that gave me experience aligned with my graduate research goals.
Would these be SoP items or personal history items, both, neither? When I look up examples, I have a hard time finding anything similar in terms of adding life experience ?
I think you should vaguely mention this in the SOP and in the PH really go into it and relate it to your unwavering determination and how that will help you in not crumbling under grad school preparation.
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Hi so I have applied to a few programs which required the PH essay but I am not sure if I got those correct (as I don't have results :P). I think your PH should entirely be about yourself and they want you to get personal but also relate it to the program/ school's environment. eg: if you are a first generation student you can maybe talk about the pressure to do well or how you had to struggle for it. I would personally refrain from dramatising it too much because you need to come across as emotionally stable (not sure if this is right but I feel its important given how tough grad programs can get on mental health). I talked about me being a south asian woman and how the struggle of identity and discrimination has refined my thought and appreciation for opportunities. Hope this helps and as I said I don't know if this advice works because I don't have any results yet
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Just that I dont have a necessarily strong quant background but I have good work ex (2 years worth of internships) since I graduated in June this year and have worked after that as well. As for results, I think the site mentions "mid december" so I guess the second-third week of December should be our window. what about you?
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Hi! I am planning to apply for the same intake and would love to connect with people who are doing the same!
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On 10/11/2021 at 10:00 PM, ThoughtsOnTap said:
Who applied to the Early Action round // any idea if decisions will come back before December?
Hi! I have applied early action but I am very nervous
Confusion between Georgetown Courses
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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