Hey MasterCat!
Thanks for starting this thread. It's definitely been a nerve-wracking stretch waiting for updates. Looking forward to connecting and sharing experiences (interviews, fellowships, decisions, etc.).
About Me:
International applicant from Southeast Asia also with over a decade of experience in media.
Founder/leader of a private-sector organization operating in a highly regulated environment, focused on public information ecosystems and long-term institutional reform.
Professional background spans entrepreneurship, public sector engagement, and policy-adjacent work.
Academic background includes graduate study abroad with a strong interest in governance systems, media-policy intersections, and institutional resilience.
LORs from senior academic and professional leaders.
Applied primarily to the MC/MPA track, specifically the Mason program.
Recently interviewed for a the CPL-fellowship (Feb 25), very hopeful!
Would love to connect online with others or anyone navigating fellowship interviews and this waiting period. Happy to exchange thoughts and perspectives.
Wishing everyone steady nerves over the next few weeks.
