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Hey Guys Got through LBJ with 5k$ per semester . I am an international applicant [ Computer Science Engineer with 1.x years workex , India ] I want to come back to India after my graduation . I dont mind working in US for 1-2 years after the course though. 1. My concern is regarding the job opportunities back home in India after the MPAff degree. 2.Also, Is it difficult for international students to get jobs in US after the MPAff degree? Also, will my background and zero relevant work experience be a problem? 3. With 5k$ per semester, I will need to pay for living expenses/medical insurance etc. How easy it is to get a TA/RA or a job in campus? Even without the course fee, I think I would still need to take bank loan from here Other Offers : IPS(JHU) - 21,000$ , Heinz - 7,000$ for first semester ( for other semesters depending on performance) Pardon my poor knowledge regarding this I dont know a single soul from this part of the world who did Public Policy I did get through some Indian Universities for masters degree . So having trouble deciding which is the better option. May be I should do Masters in India and come to US for my PhD degree.Thats what I am thinking now @coffee_fan, you got 10k$ per semester from LBJ ?? Wow...congrats Looking forward to hear from you guys

Hi , Does CMU send email with admission decision or one needs to login to 'Apply Yourself 'and check? I had submitted my app on Jan 10th ....no update yet ..

Hi All Got accepted for MPAff at LBJ. But how to download the accpetance letter? I could not find any link. I only see this :::We're pleased to inform you that you've been accepted to The University of Texas at Austin. It's a pleasure to welcome you as a graduate student. Any info ? I had submitted app on Jan 5th

Hi , Thanks all of you for advice. @jph5125 : I decided to remove Rockfeller, SUNY from my list and apply to Pittsburgh instead. One more query. Amongst these, where will I have more chance of getting through with funding? CMU/SIPA or Cornell Also, LSE/ UCL/ Manchester : Planning to apply to only one place. Regards,

Hi I do not have any workex to show in non-profits/ anything relevant . Can mention only this : was chairperson of a community service club in college, received their award for best Member at National level(India), and organized free health care camps and stuff ( Not much, I know 1.I want to do policy studies and not development studies but focus on issues affecting South Asian countries. 2. Another concern is funding IDS - Univ of Sussex, SOAS - Univ. of London, Univ of Manchester , LSE , University college London will these places provide enough funding? Or do US univs provide more funding? Considering my zilch relevant work ex, let me know 1-2 safe univ in US I can apply with chances of funding Pls let me know..

Hi All, I am applying for MA in Publc policy (Fall 2011) . I am a techie working with Oracle corporation. I know I am a bit late ...., Planning to apply to the following places. Pls let me know your opinion , whether they are safe/ambitious, chances of funding/assistantship. I dont know anyone doing MPP Programs to turn to for advice. Also, let me know if I missed any univ where I should have applied. Profile BTech in Computer Science Engineering [2009] - 79.6% ( 5th in class of 55) Best Outgoing student of 2009 from college( from 250 students) Lots of extra curriculars through out college, including some bit of community service work. 1 year IT work ex with Oracle Corporation , India Class 10th: 94.3% , Class 12 :94 % GRE: 1390[ Verbal:630, Q:760, AWA:awaited, prob 4 or 5] 1. Master of Public Admin. at Rockfeller, State university of New York http://www.albany.edu/rockefeller/academ..._mpa.shtml 2. Master of Public Affairs at University of Texas, Austin Master of Public Affairs Program (MPAff) | Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs 3.Master of Public policy at University of Michigan Master of Public Policy (MPP) | Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy 4. Master of Public policy at George Mason http://policy.gmu.edu/Home/AcademicProfe...fault.aspx 5. MPA in Development practise at Columbia University ( interesting course, seems available only at SIPA) http://www.sipa.columbia.edu/academics/d...culum.html 6. Master of Public policy at University of Maryland Degree Programs | Public Policy, University of Maryland 7. MA in Public policy at John Hopkins Univ Masters of Arts in Public Policy | Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) 8. Also,University College London and London School of Economics offers a one year Msc in Public policy. http://www.ucl.ac.uk/spp/teaching/master...lic-policy Planning to focus on Rural Development in India, esp PURA (providing urban amenities in rural areas) I want to shortlist to 6 universities from this list. Priority is of course chances of assistant ship/funding. Please let me know ur valuable advise. Is my list too ambitious? Should I go for any other universities which will be more safe for me?? Please help Thanks a ton:)