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I don't know how to transfer, but I was just accepted to GSPIA for the MPIA program. I am just out of undergrad, gpa: 3.75, GRE: Q 710 V 680 AW 4.5, pretty good recommendations (but all from my Philosophy professors... my major in undergrad), and I came from Texas A&M U, which is a decent school. I also had minimal international experience: one month Spanish immersion in Costa Rica, and a few short trips. Anyway, hope my profile helps. I got accepted there, and a few other more competitive schools, but I am waiting on funding info for Pitt. I have to say, I think starting an MPA program would just be throwing money away if you are planning on an IA degree. You really don't take the same classes, so I'm not sure what you would be able to transfer, even if it were possible. I would try to apply for Spring admission (I think Pitt offers this). There is a plus: oftentimes Spring admissions are less competitive!

Thanks for the info. I have a couple questions... Are you an in-state applicant? I'm just curious because I was surprised to get into GWU and get great funding from A&M, but only be on the wait list at UT. I heard this was because they try not to take too many Texans. I also forgot to say that it is the MPGS program at UT, not the more prestigious MPAff. Do you still think that UT is the best way to go? I would definitely love to live in Austin, so that would be a big plus!

I have been accepted at GWU Elliott School for a MA in International Affairs, but no funding ($25,000/yr). I was also accepted at the University of Pittsburgh for the same thing (still waiting on funding info), and at Texas A&M's Bush School (tuition waved, cost of living ~10,000/yr). I was waitlisted at University of Texas' LBJ school (Would be pretty cheap with in-state tuition). I don't know which school I should choose. Pittsburgh is pretty cheap, but not that good I don't think. A&M is getting better, and very very cheap. I'm a little unclear about UT's reputation in the IR world. I would love to go to George Washington (I hear it is one of the best?), but the tuition is very high and the cost of living is insane considering I'm from Texas. I am concerned about being able to get a job out of graduation. GWU's website has a significant number of graduates "still looking" a year after they have graduated for 2009 graduates. I would guess that the other schools are even higher. If anyone has advice, I am in desperate need!

I'm in the same boat. I'm coming from Texas, so I'm not sure how smart it would be for me to go. I am considering it though. I wish they would give a little more information on what to expect.