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In off the WL! Already planning on Elliott but it feel great nonetheless! Don't give up hope!

100% on Elliott. Stoked about the opportunities to work. Love to hear others' thoughts.

G'town said they couldn't update till May 1 so maybe there will be some word tomorrow?

If you're considering actually working in IR Elliott is the easy choice. I think the only reason to stay in Boston is to attend Fletcher or if you have some incredible work opportunity that's going to outweigh 2 full years in DC.

I returned yesterday from a trip out to DC for The Elliott School's open house and thought others might want to hear some input. I'd also love to hear anyone else's impressions as well. The overall feeling I got from the entire day was that the Elliott School intentionally casts itself as professional program. With that focus in mind, the day's events all seemed to reinforce the idea that the location, class times, and administration are all centered around allowing students to experience what it means to actually experience and begin/continue a career in foreign affairs. I must admit that I was thorougly unimpressed by most of the open house. Beginning with the tour and continuing into the general information sessions, I felt herded around and recruited at. The speakers (including the dean) were uninspiring and lack the intensity or show I had expected. I didn't expect a preformance, but I had hoped that GWU recognized the schools against which they were contending and would aim to place themselves right in the running. The only highlight of the early sessions was Dr. Inder Sud (Director of MAIA) who seems awesome. My feelings shifted as the day went on, and the turning point for me was the student panel. A collection of current and former students fielded questions about the program and each one seemed to emphasize the importance of being able to work while attaining their degree. The schedule allowed students without a laser focus to try different fields to discover exactly what they wanted to pursue. Some students had 3 or more different positions before they even graduated. More focused students were able to graduate with a wealth of experience and they felt it put them a few steps ahead of other students who were exiting their programs at the same time but with only a summer's worth of work. There was even a questions about do you feel not going to MSFS/SAIS has been a detriment and they all answered an emphatic 'No'. Not all that surprising considering they were on a recruitment panel. Although I could have used more enthusiasm, overall the experience was a plus for Elliott in my book. It made me reconsider my priorities and what I truly want to get out of the experience. I e-mailed MSFS today asking about the waitlist and if they respond with 'no hope' I'll likely be enrolling in the Fall. I'd love to hear anyone else's thoughts who was there.

I fluctuate daily between GW this fall and reapplying in 2013. I am definitely going to the open house though and I can report back with thoughts and feelings. Some top of mind questions: 1) What portion of classes are taken at night and at what times? (I'm moving in with my fiance and would actually like to be around) 2) What routes did current FSOs and GW alumni take and what advice do they have? (I think the 'skills' classes might be a big part of this) 3) How can career services help place me in a position this fall? 4) Notable, young up and coming alumni?

I'm in almost the exact same situation and I'm sure it's not an uncommon scenario. I'd also love to hear input, especially from alums.

my results are up... no email yet

Yep. And I have a good feeling about today.

I love this theory. And while I'll latch onto anything to placate my neurosis, it actually does make some sense. With open houses and enrollment deadlines approaching, fretting about the impact of a waitlist would make sense. I know my WL from SIPA means it's not even an option because I need to know what city I'll be in before this summer. Come on COB deluge... e: If we're going to go ahead and jump on this unfounded rumor (let's do it!), I would imagine that the next batch of admits would happen next week after each program as a more solid matriculation estimate.

Alright everyone I'm expecting good vibrations out there today.

Awesome!!! Huge congrats!! Can you please submit your results when you get a chance so we can keep hope alive?

@CalSeeker: Awesome! 1) I notice you were accepted to SAIS and SFS as well. What made you choose Elliott? 2) What are your initial feelings about the GW network? Do you feel like there are strong alumni resources that you can leverage? 3) What's your concentration within Elliott and your thoughts on it?

Also I've absolutely convinced myself that decisions are being released today or tomorrow. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychosis

Great idea. GWU is looking like the most likely option, but it's definitely one of the places I know least about. I'd love to hear some alumni speak about Elliott's unique offerings. Anyone attending the open house on the 13th?