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  1. Good luck, everyone! Fordham IPED is a great program (IPED grad 2011)!
  2. I was offered an excellent financial aid package from one school, but had been hoping to attend the Univ. of Denver. As people are talking here, I sent them an email (sent to people in both the Admissions office and Financial Aid office that I'd talked with previously). I outlined my situation (which was basically that I was really hoping to attend DU, but that I'd been made a significantly better offer by this other school), and asked if there was anything that they could do. Sadly, their response was that no, there was no way that they could come even close to what the other school was offering (I'd been specific in the letter). I don't know if this meant there was nothing that they could do or just that they couldn't do enough to come close to the other school's offer. But, in either case, it made my decision a lot easier. I will not be attending DU in the fall.
  3. Other schools to consider for Int'l Development: Univ of Denver (has both Int'l Management and Int'l Development degree programs) and Fordham University's International Political Economy and Development (IPED) program.
  4. ertanner- I'm curious what makes you like Fordham's program more than the other? I'm strongly considering their program, but I'm not able to visit and haven't been able to find much information or opinions about it online. I'd be curious to hear your thoughts.
  5. I got an email a couple days back saying that all decision letters would be posted by March 20th at the latest. I'm still waiting- hoping they send emails as well.
  6. I'm still undecided (waiting to hear on all financials, etc), but am currently seriously considering IPED. For those who were wondering, I got an email acceptance on March 11th. However, I am still trying to find out more about the school. I'd like to hear from anyone who knows anything specific about the IPED program. Anyone currently in it or know anyone who is? How good is the program?
  7. I'd be going to the Rose Hill campus. You may not be familiar with the IPED program specifically, but what are your thoughts, in general, about Fordham? Do you feel it was a quality education? How were the professors? Anything you think I should know?
  8. I've seen several other posts from people in similar situations. I'm trying to decided mainly between 2 schools- the first being the school I really want to attend (but doesn't seem to want to give me much funding), the second being a fine school, but one that is much smaller, has a different focus than what I'd ideally like, and not a lot of flexibility in course selection (due to its small size). But, you guessed it, the smaller school is able to give me a lot of funding- a free ride with a paid internship. I'm currently living abroad, so I'm not able to visit any of the schools I've applied to. I'm making my decision of what school would make the best fit based on what I can find on the internet and by email. I've been able to obtain a fair amount of info on the Univ. of Denver (where I'd like to go), but I've found less on Fordham Univ (who is willing to give me all the funding). In both programs, I would be studying International Development (though from varying angles). What is their curriculum like? Teaching quality? How respected is the school? Also, Fordham's IPED program is largely focused around politics and economics (the macro forces) of development. If these aren't my own personal focus or interest (I'm more interested in practical on-the-ground development management and evaluation), will I be constrained by Fordham's program? If anyone can offer any insights, that would be much appreciated. Thank you!
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