waltlaa9
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I plan to talk to GWU this week.
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Interestingly, Duke Sanford's invitation for the admitted student open house specifically stated there was room for a plus one (partner or spouse). Seems to suggest that if a school did not include that as an option, then it would be unusual to bring someone along to the actual events.
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Hah good to know
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waltlaa9: Thanks so much for affirming what I'm thinking too. I was starting to agonize over it, but you put it very simply and I agree.
No problem
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I'd be interested in a spreadsheet for housing/roommates too. I was looking at available rooms on Craigslist and was really surprised at the prices, they aren't as bad as I had expected. Dorm housing averages about $600/month over nine months, so I think I may be willing to pay a little more for a better space. Does anyone know what a reasonable public transportation budget might be? I think the smartest thing would be to get a bike if living in Somerville or Medford. I wonder how that would work in the winter though, I've never attempted to bike in the snow. Seems dangerous, possibly not even feasible.
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Anyone else here on the waitlist and get the email with more info today? I'm beginning to think SAIS Bologna is for me, but on the slim chance I'm accepted into WWS from the waitlist, I just don't see how I could turn that down. I was so looking forward to some certainty after decisions came out, but looks like it's going to be uncertain for a while yet...
I got the email too. My reasoning is that although the uncertainty may persist, there are two upsides: we should know by mid to late May, and it's completely ethical to decline an offer after the deposit was submitted. So I'm going to move forward with choosing a school, and even put a deposit down, but if Princeton accepts me afterwards, I'll cut my losses on the deposit and change plans. The caliber and funding at Princeton are too good an opportunity to pass up if the chance presents itself.
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Would love to hear why some people chose Fletcher over SAIS or Elliott. I got 10k from Fletcher, nothing from SAIS, but I like the idea of being in Bologna/D.C. than Boston.
I haven't decided yet either way, but I am currently leaning towards Fletcher over Elliott for several reasons. First, I would like to focus most of my time on my actual studies than on a semester internship. I need the additional education and skills training, and I think an intensive summer internship will be the more valuable experience anyway. I'm also excited about their human security program and the ability to complement it with security/defense courses.
Second, I'd like to have the community environment that a place such as Fletcher offers. I plan to talk to current GWU students about what their experience has been like -- my initial expectation is that it can't compare since people primarily work/intern during the day . I'm not naturally adept at networking, so I think it might be easier for me to build connections in a more collegiate environment.
Third, Fletcher is considered a notch above GWU in rankings and I have been offered a decent scholarship. It pains me enough to have to turn down SAIS and SFS for financial reasons. I keep wondering if going in the 90k+ for those schools would be worth it, but if Fletcher is in the same tier as SAIS and SFS, it makes more fiscal sense to go there.
And on a personal note, I don't see my future in DC. I'm open to it, but it's highly unlikely that my significant other would ever be able to find work in his field there.
Those are my main reasons, but several are subjective and wouldn't convince others.
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MALD -- are you at Fletcher now? Do you know what kind of semester internship opportunities are available in the Boston/Cambridge area?
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Personally, there ought to be no contest between Elliott and Fletcher, if Fletcher provided aid and Elliott did not. Fletcher is a better school, has a stronger alumni base, a more diverse curriculum, a stronger sense of community and offers an alternative to DC internships with various opportunities within Boston, not to mention nearby New York.
Oh, Pinkman, Elliott gave me a fellowship also. Since it is a less expensive program, tuition is going to cost me the same at either school.
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Thanks for the input. My gut is telling me to go to Fletcher and it seems fairly obvious that it is a notch up than GWU, based on its reputation, community and course offerings. I've been debating whether the DC location is worth choosing GWU over Fletcher, so it's helpful to hear others' perspectives. I do want to incorporate economics into my courses and I think it is certainly feasible at Fletcher -- I took the time this afternoon to put together a spreadsheet of courses I would like to take over the four semesters there and managed to get a good blend of econ, security and conflict resolution. And I love the research they are doing over at the Feinstein International Center on humanitarianism and counterterrorism.
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I would go with Fletcher. Their network is stronger.
Iskawaran, what makes you say their network is stronger? Are you referencing the close-knit community I keep hearing about? Do you believe that's lacking from GWU?
I am facing too many options (a good problem to have, at least) but, due to finances, I am attempting to narrow it down between Fletcher, Duke and GWU since they gave me aid/fellowships. Leon32, similar to you, I'd study SSP at GWU and security & human security at Fletcher.
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Thanks and same to you! I just booked my flight so see you there!
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Hi DaniCM, I got their offer for a reimbursement to the open house this afternoon. I hadn't planned on going but now I am seriously considering it. I've visited their campus for a couple of hours before but didn't have the chance to sit in on a class or anything, so I am excited to have the chance now.
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HOLY CRAP I GOT IN!
NOTE: For those waitlisted, keep hope! I am not accepting because I solely applied just to see if I got in. I already have the top fellowship & scholarship in my Georgetown program and want to be located in DC. Good luck and maybe my spot will become yours!
Cheers!Legallyproper, congrats on your fantastic offers and thank you for your note about not accepting -- I'll be hoping there are others like you.
As you can all imagine, the phonelines are pretty much melting at the WWS offices now, so I would encourage you guys to hold off on calling if you're on the waitlist.
WWS does not rank its wait list - so don't think of it in those terms. Whether you get in off the wait depends entirely on WHO chooses to decline/defer. Believe it or not, we have one amazing admissions guru who has read every single one of the 874 applications this year (along with all our other admissions staff who've worked just as hard). They try and make a holistic class, so it'll really depend on who doesn't come.
On Monday all MPA/MPP wait list candidates will be mailed a letter from the school with more details about the process.
One thing I would say from personal experience is that a fair few of my friends on the program were either wait listed or deferred - so you're still in with a shot. Crazy as it sounds, some people do choose to go elsewhere and pay, or for whatever reason need a year more before they accept. So fingers crossed.
fenderpete, thank you for your advice and the encouragement. Sounds like it might be a crap shoot depending on who declines/defers, but it does provide hope. I'll wait for the mailed letter from the school about the waitlist process.
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I believe so, if you email back admissions then hopefully someone will be able to get back to know. Anecdotally I know that relevant work experience is one of the biggest factors in admit decisions.
fenderpete, in my email for the waitlist, it suggests contacting WWS directly if I have questions about my status. I hope they will be able to give me information regarding my ranking on the list and if there is any information I can provide to bump myself up this list. In my excitement I would like to call today, do you think that is appropriate or would it be more professional/considerate of their time to wait until Monday? Also, do you have an unofficial opinion about the likelihood of being accepted off the waitlist/how many are on the waitlist? Thank you!
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Waitlisted! Oh man, while not an acceptance, I am still shaking like a leaf in happiness. I really did not expect to get admitted so even this is amazing.
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Thanks for the notice guys, I didn't get an email but my decision was in the online application. IN but no funding. So that's definitely out.
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Yep, tomorrow I guess. I sympathize with the sleeplessness -- even though I know nothing is going to happen after business hours, I'm still losing sleep. One of the interpreters at work recently called me out on my red-eyed and generally bad appearance hahah. WWS is my reach school but I feel (naively?) hopeful. Good luck!!
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I'm glad to receive an update, and the assurance that a delayed response does not necessarily mean a rejection. BUT I cannot believe that they would release decisions so much later than all of the other schools. They must be aware that it makes it extremely difficult for people to plan appropriately
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I feel like today is the day. So much anxiety!!!
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No funding for me. So bummed. SAIS was one of my top two choices but I can't imagine turning down funding from Duke or Fletcher to take on 100% of the tuition in debt.
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In at Fletcher with 17k renewable. Very glad about this
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Alright, got my email. They gave me $10k each year. Nice, but not enough to compete with the fellowship Duke is giving me. I would really love to be in DC though....here's hoping SAIS comes through.
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I didn't receive any email from GW yet...hmm...
I haven't received an email yet either
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Hi flyingjellyfish, I''m still waiting on the alternate list results too. I hope we will hear soon, I really want to start moving forward with planning my summer and move. Have you visited campus or been in touch with profs/admissions at all beyond the email you just mentioned? I haven't but am wondering if I should make a move to show I'm still very interested... I wish they would at least let us know how many opted to accept a spot on the alternate list. On the bright side, I did meet one person at an open house who was initially accepted, and she said she was declining their offer.