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Thanks for the input! A&M has countered with a fellowship which requires 3 yrs. of government work post graduation. Decisions and decisions!

Right now I've applied and been accepted to UT's LBJ school (Global Policy Studies), A&M's MPIA program (International Economics and Development), UPittsburgh (MPIA), and GWU. I'm having trouble with my decision because UT has offered a full-tuition fellowship and GWU has offered half of tuition in a fellowship. As things are, I need some advice. I know the cost of living in Austin is considerably lower but at the expense of fewer networking opportunities. I have work experience (2 yrs. full-time as a CPA), and I am looking for a career change. At this point, it is going to be hard to turn down UT's offer. Does anyone have any experience or suggestions to add?

@LBJane - Thanks for the heads up. I've applied at UT, A&M, Georgia State (International Economics), GWU, SAIS, and UPitt. Heard back from the LBJ school (MGPS), but I have yet to have confirmation from any of the others.

did you end up enrolling at UT's MGPS program? Please feel free to shed any light on the topic - I am considering it for fall 2012...

I only received notice this week to my acceptance status. Hold strong!