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Yeah, the cost of living at all 3 are high, too, so you probably should not be concerned

Another Princeton admit here. What do you guys think about the 12-month stipend? Other schools give me slightly less money, but theirs are on 9-month period, i.e. possibly more money in summers. Won't we get any summer funding at Princeton?

How do you find out about things like the departmental cultures / the collaboration between professors and students though?

Hey guys, I'm confirming that the results for Princeton are out. Good luck to all of you!

Is this true? I thought no one has been accepted into Berkeley yet? I've been hoping that I can combine Berkeley and UCSD visit for a fabulous week in California - oh well

Notice my choice of emoticon.

Is the TA part of the stipend or is it separate? If latter, that's a huge package

Does anyone know how long does it typically take a school to send their follow-up financial aid letter? (I got into Duke on Jan. 31). Also, how to evaluate whether an offer is competitive or not?

I already got an acceptance (Jan. 31 -- rather early, I know). Does anyone know when will the financial aid letter typically arrive? And how to know what is a competitive offer?

Would you please cite your source? Based on my understanding, the Political Science PhD program at IR/PS is ranked as #7, right below Harvard, Princeton, Berkely, Columbia, etc. But then it seems like you are talking about MPP programs? Source: http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-humanities-schools/political-science-rankings

Oh and what other schools you applied to besides IR/PS? It is such a niche program that I am having a hard time finding anything comparable for more options

I am a bit surprised by this bit of information about the PhD program. Certainly no where on their website indicates any disinclination towards granting a PhD within the IR/PS program. But regardless of which department the process goes through, I guess the main issue is whether full 5 year funding is the norm for admitted student? Were you a MPIA or PhD student? Who did you work with? Would you mind discussing your credentials, or just your applying experience? Thanks a bunch! I can't emphasize how valuable these info are to me now

Hi mv0027, I'm so lucky to find this alive thread on exactly the program I'm applying to! I know quite well how prestigious the IP/RS program is, especially its niche. My question: I just emailed a potential advisor and he asked me "MPIA or PhD?" I want to pursue the PhD, but my last remaining concern is that no information on financing a PhD is available on their website. (For MA there are a ton on cost and financial aid alike). So what is the funding situation? Also, can you just tell us more in general about the academic aspect of the program, e.g. quantitative vs. qualitative, working culture, internship opportunities, typical career path post graduation, etc.? Thanks a bunch! I'm really looking forward to your reply.