NObama
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I have spoken to a number of adcoms at schools, wondering whether they could introduce me to a few current students so I can ask a few questions.
I didnt get a response back. However, as most schools tend to list some of their students on their homepages, i decided to dig a little and found their LinkedIn's and Facebook's. Now my questions is, is it weird if I contact them through this manner rather then waiting for an introduction to be made by admissions?
Has anyone ever done this? How would you even begin?
I could really use some help with this! Thanks
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Anyone else with any direction? It would be greatly appreciated.
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I was interested at the time too, but you have no funding, most students go onto a PhD, and it has zero to do with MPP. I crossed it off my list.
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Thanks. I think I know what you mean but its proved difficult thus far to get it down onto paper!
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Thanks a lot. Anyone else want to chime in? I feel like I need all the help I can get.
Motivation to read through all these books and practice q's is becoming a problem too!
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Anyone willing to read or share?
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That smiley face is supposed to be b!
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I hate to be naive but I had assumed a degree like International Relations would need professional experience, whether it be internships or full time. Experience is experience and valued immensely from what admissions in various schools tell me.
Not criticising anyone but Captain Crunk, how do you appear so confident in a) your chances to get into a top school (if that is your end goal)
know that this is what you want to do (seen so many people change directions in their career) -
I'ma applying to grad school for the fall. I'm hopeful of getting into a top school for international relations. I have a definite career goal in mind, but I am having a little trouble explaining it.
I want to work initially in international development, whether privately or in the public sector, before hopefully (if I manage to get a dual degree with an MBA) transitioning into more private work covering the area. So my primary goal is economic development.
I'm having trouble relating this to international relations. I know why the two areas are fundamental to one another but I am having trouble explaining it! So far, what I have written reads like I ought to have been applying for economic development degrees, rather then a more interdisciplinary degree which gives me a better foundation to build upon.
Anyone have any ideas as to how to get this on paper?
And would anyone be willing to read what I have written so far?
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I paid the fee but they didnt consider my application. I was wondering more whether
1) I need to check I applied before
2) Address it in my SOP
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Disclaimer, I did my undergrad at NYU and its difficult to get information so would love your thoughts!
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Hi, I'm also considering applying to the program. As the admissions team seem a little off the ball in replying to email questions, I was just wondering what the consensus on the program was. Someone mentioned it being fairly academic but whats the prognosis on potential policy careers? I am considering a PhD but perhaps a little later.
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Admissions are terrible in responding to emails!
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I'm open to be honest. Although, I will conjure a goal for the personal statement, long-term I want to spend time abroad helping with development. I like the program because I can do a dual degree with Stern, and that quant element is definitely helpful with development work. I might consider a PhD long term. Are you familiar with the program? Would love to hear more thoughts about placement etc?
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Sorry to bump an old thread but I would love some information as to how students are enjoying the program, etc.
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Anyone with any information about the program, i.e reputation, etc. The website has so little information that frankly it scares me of the reputation of the program. Saying that however, they allow dual degrees with Stern so it cant be all bad.
Anyone applying? I was thinking of between this and LSE for their MSc in IR as my 6th and final application.
Thanks!
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I made a single application to Chicago Harris last year at the last minute. I didnt take the GRE and thus my application wasnt complete, as I had found a great internship and felt my time would be better served doing that.
My question is, I'm applying again this year and was wondering how I should play this. I sent the application in but it was never read or considered. Should I mark down I sent in an application last year or not?
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I am summarizing a post earlier this week to someone who had a similar question:
I've taken the GRE twice in the past three years, and I regularly tutor students in the GRE. I use the Kaplan book to prepare mys tudents and I used it myself for my re-test and improved my math score by 120 points (old scale).
Two reasons why I endorse Kaplan- one, their 100 math concepts section in the back of the workbook is the GRE math bible; and two, they do not try to teach you gimmicky puzzles to de-code (I just cannot conceptualize the 'cracking the GRE' methods).
PS- I do not work for Kaplan. I am an independent tutor and one of my first student's gave me his Kaplan workbook after he took the test.
Here is a proposed study strategy: master the math concepts (1-100) BEFORE you try practice questions and when doing the practice questions, focus on the practice questions' answers, be able to spot when another question calls for the same answer method...
...others may disagree, and they may know better, but my clients and I have had success doing it my way...
Goog luck...and LOVE your user name...
Thanks. I didnt get the Kaplan book but I may have to give it a try. At the moment I'm not doing practice tests and looking to nail down the core math stuff. Any further tips?
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Well i ended up with Q159 and V165 so i'm by no means giving advice as an ace test taker but for my revision, the main things i focused on were learning the words (this may have been more of an issue for me than you because we don't ever get vocab tested in England and I think you probably learnt lots of them for SATs) and loads of practice tests and questions for the quant. The Kaplan book I had gave you access to 6 online practice tests which were really helpful and and lots of practice questions. Also going through the answer keys and picking up shortcuts and tricks they give you. What bits of the algebra do you find difficult? Something thats always helped me with the more complicated algebra is just abandon it altogether and picking fake numbers instead, not sure if you're already doing that?
Thanks. Yeah, I often plug in with numbers but still some aspects seem alien to me, even after reading them 2 minutes prior!!!! I think its a case of knuckling down and reading the stuff till I have it down cold.
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Yeah, thought as much. Small program has its benefits I guess. On the website it states around 300 applications are made, so by that math, about 10% are taken!!!!!!!
Worrying.
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I think its a general psyche thing. I read the stuff and I know it. When it comes to applying I struggle a little.
I think largely Algebra.
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Are 4 weeks even enough? How much time should I spend? (i know stupid question but any advice from experienced test takes would be helpful)! Thanks!
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I hate standardized tests and always do quite badly on them. With this mind, I have to take the GRE either by the end of the month or early January. I have trouble determining what to study. I go through the books (I am using the Official GRE, Barrons, and Princeton Review Cracking the GRE) and see the stuff and I feel I know it. Come applying it and I lose all sight of the material! Its so frustrating.
I feel I have a strong profile for my chosen school (Yale MA in IR) but I dont want the GRE's to stand in my way. I have devised a study timetable but so far its hard to stick to. between applications and essays, time is scarce.
How did you guys study? What worked, what didnt? How can I improve my scores (Q155, V161 in practice tests)?
Contacting former/current students
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I had actually contacted them before I posted it and was mainly looking for reassurance I did the right thing! None have replied so I am a little worried, as most are still first year students. The reason I contacted them was because the application process would be fresher in their minds so they would be more helpful. I sent them messages on Tuesday night, and am still waiting.
Would anyone suggest to contact them again or simply bide my time and wait for an initial response? It would suck if they could not lend a hand to a potential classmate of theirs. Fingers crossed.