Hi fenderpete
Im from india and applying to American too for the MA-ID program (interested in focusing on program M&E, social entrepreneurship,policy design, microfinance, social/gender impact assessments). But unfortunately im only just getting started on the process...got GRE in a week almost 0 prep so far...work full time Still working on SOP's and reco letters, so its a maddening time for me this month.
What are your specific interests and can you share more on your background other than GRE scores ofcourse. Still having a hard time narrowing down my school list given that getting funding is going to be huge concern for me. Nyway right now its a mix of MPA/MPP & ID programs
1)American SIS - MA ID
2) GWU Trachtenberg - MPP
3) U Maryland MPP
4)USC - MPP
5) Cornell CIPA
6) Carnegie Mellon MSPPM - its a free app so i figured what the heck
7) Brandeis - MA ID
8) UT Austin - LBJ - MPAff
9) U Conn - MPA (generous on funding)
10) SUNY Albany MPA
11) IU-SPEA -MPA or IU-Purdue SPEA
12) Maybe georgia state MPP, UCLA MPP????
Love the IDEV program at SAIS but im afraid its too expensive and stingy on funding...same goes for NYU or SIPA. So itd be great if u can give me ur perspective on these schools based on my interests - got to bring it down to 8.