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(hey Nim!) Okay, first of all, this thread should be renamed USC SPPD Attended the Deans Merit Scholar event and was extremely pleased with what I learned (and the beautiful campus!). Here are some of my basic assessments/things I learned: - For MPPs, the analytic courses are EXTREMELY PRACTICALLY based. You use everything you learn. An alumni on the guest panel (currently working for GAO) indicated that she used everything she learned at SPPD, in the same exact way she currently conducts analysis at GAO. - Current students are really friendly! Truly! They all seem like a fairly close-knit group and they do a lot of socials (weekly or otherwise). I think many of the SPPD courses may be tailored to give students the opportunity (mandatory opportunity, actually) to work in groups and learn how to compromise and finish projects in team settings. - The Trojan Alumni network. The network was emphasized by many of the presenters.. this may be the pushing point to bounce me away from what were my former top choices, and to USC in the fall. - Career Services: they provide A LOT of services, but not only that - the services (mentoring, informational interviews w/ alumni, etc) are MUCH MORE effective than for other schools due to the wide reach of the Trojan network. They also have a program called "Trojans helping Trojans" that they seem to really promote... great for connecting with Alumni. Some other things other students might be interested in (from my own perspective): - They encourage you to find external funding even if you're a merit scholar - looks like their hands-on international programs focus on China. - Consulting: 2 people on the ~8-person alumni panel were consultants (ICF, and somewhere else). Deloitte provides a case-challenge competition. I dunno... they didn't seem that strong in this area... maybe i'm biased twds CMU. - They have a decent PMF track record. - Mostly focuses on local issues, channeling grads into local and state placements. I'm not too much of a fan (would prefer federal), but DC connections seem sufficient.

Hey admits! Anyone from Cali (or other state) going to admitted students day who is interested in sharing a shuttle from the airport to campus? Do you all know whether there are any options to stay overnight with a current student? Info about me: 24y/o, TOTALLY NEW TO THE EAST COAST! gah , friendly

In at Berkeley! Received my request for transcripts yesterday to the EHS program!

Received the admittance email Friday, and the Department packet the following Tuesday (yesterday). No word yet on funding... Actually, they DID say that they have yet to secure finaid for me... Does this mean they're looking for a professor with a research grant who will take me on? Strango Mango.

haha, i read your post and then I found another semester's worth of funding in my CMU letter, woohoO! hahaha

Yay! Finally got an acceptance email/updated status online. No packet yet.

ooOoo, congrats on emory! Sorry about the rejection, but it sure feels good to at least know, ey? Good luck with Berkeley!

Ouch, looks like an EHS applicant on the SDN forum got their acceptance/request for transcript.

Hey everyone! Any admits so far? I heard that the EHS adcomm met the other week, but I'm not sure if they made any decisions at the time.

Got my snail mail today regarding official acceptance, and informing me that I was not considered for any fellowships or teaching assistantships. Tooo bad GWU.

OMG I haven't heard anything! No email! I'm going to stab myself! JK ahhhhhhhh Fortunately, my admittance to my first school has assuaged my anxiety over these applications so I can remain cool despite the delays... but I still do check the forums/email every half hour. <minute passes> OMG WHERE"S THAT GPPI EMAIL!?

I received my acceptance email for the MPP program Friday afternoon. It looks like they are sending the emails out in batches (perhaps to avoid SPAM filters?) as it is evident from the new students board that emails began being sent out on Thursday, so I wouldn't start freaking out yet! I'm sure they're sending more emails next week, AND it's still really early in the process. Also, the email from GW indicated that the online updates are a little slower than the actual status. Good luck to you!

Yay! USC app is complete! It's not reflected in my online app, but I got the email below today: Thank you for submitting an application to the Master of Public Policy program. Your application has been processed and is now complete. The Office of Recruitment and Admissions will begin to mail decisions the first week of March .

Yes, but you're lucky you are an epi student - looked like they got their responses first last year! I wish Berkeley had a login area where we could continually check our status. Meanwhile, this thread kept me entertained (for a while..) hehe. Good luck to you!

omgawsh, come on guys! 48 views! It's fun to say something! <soooooo pathetic, lol>

Hey! I heard that they don't start reviewing any apps until after the priority deadline (Jan 17), so the site may actually mean 4-6 weeks after that deadline. Sorry I couldn't bring u better info, but trust me - I feel your pain!

Hi Everyone! Any Environmental Health folks out there? I applied to Berkeley's MPH focus on environmental health, and the remainder of my applications are for public policy programs with environmental policy specialty tracks (see my signature below). Just got word from Berkeley today that my "electronic application has been received." Not too exciting, but I am sadly: a desperate little girl. Would love to hear from any sharing the pain of this wait!!

I can't speak for most of the schools, but the GWU app didn't even have a space for me to put my unofficial score. This is just a guess, but I imagine this would be more important for international applicants, and less so for US citizens.

I submitted my app to SOPHAS on Dec. 1 and was notified that it was forwarded at the very end of December. No word from Berkeley yet, but i can't wait!