davidgdo

BWOD - I inquired about this and apparently this is not feasible with the Capstone program UNLESS you begin in the Spring. This is a good assessment of the debt scenario. I have a good job now that I will have to leave before attending Wagner. I am afraid that I might make the same if not less after I graduate from Wagner. Add that situation with loans and it puts me in a tough scenario. From talking to individuals in the public sector - they have told me that if I want to do what I love that I might have to live a bit more conservatively after graduate school. But I also think this leap of faith will put me in position for new opportunities, connections, and experiences that might be worth the investment. From what I gathered the program is what you make of it. They encouraged students to work with each other and use the resources in the city as leverage. There is high risk in this decision but the potential could be great. I want to pursue the Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) and continue working in the public sector after graduation. I feel that this is one of the most difficulty decisions that I will have to make and am actually still on the fence today - if I decide to go to graduate school Wagner is one of my choices. My thoughts of admitted students day from a computer screen - I loved how smart, thoughtful, and successful the current and former students are. I also liked the diversity of the room of incoming students and the panel. This allows for more experiences and viewpoints during discussions in the classroom. The faculty seems to be dedicated to the students - what I mean is that they know their students beyond the classroom. This leads to more collaboration and shared experienced. I was impressed by David Schachter's ease of conversation, knowledge of the student population and willingness to work with students. I am excited to take his 0 credit class on 'Composing Your Career' and working with him to become a finalist of PMF. I am also happy to see that the staff is utilizing social media like Twitter and Facebook to communicate and reach out to students and prospective students. Seeing a program so heavily invested in social networking impressed me. I also like the stress from the faculty about making a strong network - afterall your peers will be the ones helping you get a job after graduation. Tough choices! But I am sure we will all make the best decision for our circumstances.

My estimate was a 2.5 year scenario which has a +/- of 400 bucks in extra tuition. I will be working at the same time in the field so I am trying to make it work. But yes you are both right if you want to graduate in the 2 year scenario then 16 credits a semester for the first three semesters is a must and then 12 credits. The school requires 60 units.

Wagner is one of the most affordable of the top ten public affairs schools. I think for 12 units it is just over 13k per semester which totals 26k per year for tuition and fees (domestic students). I don't know if it is is more for international students. Of course living expenses, personal expenses, books, and healthcare are extra. I am very excited to be attending Wagner - anyone in the DC area want to meet up and chat about the school? I also am already looking for places to live as I expect it to be crazy come August/September.

Any updates on funding from Wagner? I received $0.

Just got accepted into the Wagner MPA Public and Non-Profit Management program! I got into all my schools! Funding decisions are forthcoming.

Just got accepted into the Wagner MPA Public and Non-Profit Management program! I got into all my schools! Funding decisions are forthcoming.

Thanks for this!

When did you apply?