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Hey, I think you can use the Sie fellowship to negotiate with SAIS, and see if they could increase funding.

Hi, anyone admitted to the IR department of Boston U has received scholarship decision? I got an email from Graduate School of Arts & Sciences today, saying that my application for financial assistance is still being considered by the department. Does it mean I got a "decision pending"?

Hi av260987, you should feel much more confident when seeing my profile(with no working experience). I believe the best way to assure yourself is do now rather than wait. I am also very anxious about the application deadlines and an interview now. I have been trying very hard to calm myself down by concentrating on what I am doing. So build up your applications as best as you can. I am not in the position to give you suggestions on choosing the programs. But If you really want to get admitted into one of these programs, then try. If you want to make sure you have an offer, maybe consider some programs that rank lower. Best of luck!

Sorry for the duplicate replies, my university's network is driving me mad... I browsed the courses of the development programs that I am applying to. Not too many econs. How many compulsory econs of SAIS? No, just interdisciplinary one. I want to do programs with an area focus rather than Japanese, Middle East and etc. Studies programs.

Impressive switches. I had never thought of that before. I am interested in International Development or International Studies.

Impressive switches. I had never thought of that before. I am interested in International Development or International Studies.

Impressive switches. I had never thought of that before. I am interested in International Development or International Studies.

Hi dft, thanks. I am not interested in the aforementioned programs. What made you stand out from the applicants last year? Your scores or an impressive PS? I am struggling with my PS.

Hi dift, thanks for your kind advice. I have narrowed down to five: Sciences Po, the Graduate Institute, Denver's Korbel, GWU's Elliot and Boston U. I dropped SAIS out of my list because I don't like their compulsory concentration of International Economics. Please correct me if I am wrong. I got the info from their official website. Also, even if I am a lucky one among the 10% incoming students with little experience, I can't afford the tuition and living expenses. Did SAIS give you scholarship? I know lacking work experience greatly hurt my shots. I will just try. If I fail, then I will go ahead to work a few years.

Hi jogatoronto, thanks for your kind reply.

Hi Lyniee_A, so you are applying for the spring programs? In case you haven't noticed, LSE says an unrelated undergraduate program is a HUGE disadvantage, and that's why I don't plan to apply for LSE though its a great school. Not doing GRE is OK for most if not all European schools. I have only taken two courses and is currently taking Microeconomics related to IR. I think your internship definitely helps! If you apply for spring programs and the deadlines are approaching, I don't see any need for other internships. Anyway, good luck! Keep me informed of your results.

Hi PeterP, thanks for your nice reply! I am glad the program matches you.

Hi everyone, Below is my background, hope you can take some time to give me some advice on choosing schools, many thanks! Undergraduate institution: a Chinese university (not famous ) Undergraduate GPA: 3.79/4.00 Rank NO.1 out of 157 Undergraduate Major: International Journalism GRE Quantitative Score: 800 94% GRE Verbal Score: 670 93% GRE AW Score: 3.5 30% Age: 21 I am a senior now Years of Work Experience: two internships, one overseas volunteer experience (unfortunately all of them are related to IR field) Schools planning to apply: Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Johns Hopkins University, Science Po, George Washington University, University of Washington University of Denver MY QUESTION IS: ARE MY OPPORTUNITIES OF GETTING INTO THE ABOVE-MENTIONED SCHOOLS SLIM? SHOULD I APPLY TO SOME MORE SCHOOLS THAT ARE LOWER IN RANK? I am eager to listen to some advice. Thanks!