hopeful grad Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Anyone else planning on attending? I just got my admission decision but no funding info yet. I'm praying for some $$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknownscholar Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 haven't gotten an acceptance..but if I do get one, it's definitely at the top of the heap for me...since I live in NYC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeful grad Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 Good luck unknown! Let us know when you find out. Also, if you go to NYU would you be working full-time? I'm starting to look for jobs and ideally would transfer out there in June or July to start working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknownscholar Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Yes, I'd like to keep my job since it so closely related with the program. I'd probably only work for the first year though, because I would be re-applying to the law school to start its program in 09. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeful grad Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 Wow- very ambitious. Any advice on finding a job? I've been using craigslist. I'm trying to do something related and am mentioning that I'll be attending night school in my cover letters. It is difficult because I want to find a 9-5, nothing with crazy hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeful grad Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 Also, i called and they are sending out scholarship info March 15 (i'm assuming paired with decisions) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknownscholar Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 What area are you looking to go in? one resource, which is where I found my current job is idealist.org (it's a great website for those who are looking to go into the public service sector); monstertak.com is a good site too, much more directed than monster.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeful grad Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 Thanks for the suggestions. I'm trying to find something related to nonprofit or finance (my undergrad major), but school will be my first priority so I need more of a 9-5 type job. I have also applied to a few jobs at NYU (admin related) but haven't heard back. Ideally, I'd like to move out there in june or july so we will see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangedonkey Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 hi guys~I am also admitted by their program. hopeful, you mentioned night school, so are you going to be a part-time student in wagner or the mpa program wagner s actually given at night? By the way, idealist.org looks like a great site to find some public service jobs but do they want international students?(i am from China and have 2 years' full time professional experience in government.) That would be great if the jobs aren't limited to americans/permanent residents. Anyway, congratulations, hopeful grad and best of luck with your application, unknown~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknownscholar Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Thanks O! :-) By the way, I don't see why international students would be at a disadvantage for jobs here...especially because they will be enrolling in a school in the states. Though, I'm not sure how it works. What kinds of things do you need to work here in the states that your enrollment at a school here wouldn't necessarily help your work status? Is it a work visa? If so, could a school provide you with the permission you need to work in the states? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangedonkey Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 hi unknown Yes, you r right...its the work visa issue. I was told that most institutions wouldn't like to hire foreign graduates because it would be troublesome to get you a work visa. So, i am wondering how hard it would be for int'l students to land a job in the states... By the way, I heard that if you work for NGOs, like UN, then the visa won't be a problem. Is that true? Anyone knows this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonjad Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Congrats to all! I was also admitted to the MPA program and I am wondering if any of you applied to the Reynolds Fellowship-if so do you have any updates? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeful grad Posted March 9, 2008 Author Share Posted March 9, 2008 I didn't apply to reynolds, just Goldberg. Still no info on funding. By the way Orange- I'm admitted as full-time and most classes can be taken either during the afternoon or night due to the amount of students that work full-time. I do believe that you can switch to part-time at any point though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desigrrl Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 hi all, i was also accepted to NYU Wagner for fall 2008. still waiting to hear on fellowship aid. i also applied for the reynolds fellowship. no news yet, it's killing me. i'm strongly considering NYU Wagner, especially because i live and work in NYC. i'm just not sure whether to keep my job and go to school part-time if i don't get fellowship aid. seems like a lot. i was also accepted to Harvard Kennedy School (waiting on fellowship aid) and waitlisted at Princeton WWS, but both of those would require me to give up my job. which isn't such a big deal if i'm getting fellowship aid, but could get really expensive if i'm not. any thoughts? thanks, and maybe see you this fall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeful grad Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 desigrrl: Both schools are really reputable, congrats! I think it comes down to which program you really love as well as cost of living. I really love that Wagner has an international specialization and an option to go abroad. I'm struggling with the same thing in NYC - it will be expensive and most people have to work at least part-time to keep up with costs. As far as working and going to school full-time, that may be a little difficult but I'm sure it can be done. Luckily Wagner offers classes during the day and at night to accommodate those who are working. Any idea on when we will hear on funding? I was told the 15th but haven't heard yet. Not sure if this means it's a no. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desigrrl Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 hi, thanks for the reply. since my job is 9-5, i definitely think i could make it work. it will mean only taking 2 classes a semester, but it also will let me go to school without breaking the bank. i spoke to the wagner admissions office today, and they said that we should all hear about financial aid by the end of this week or next week... which still doesn't make the waiting any easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeful grad Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 I called too and they said not until March 30! I am dying here! Hopefully we will know soon. I'm also applying for some jobs in NYC as I'm sure I will need to work either way. Let me know when you find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easymack63 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Hey, has anyone STILL not heard whether they are admitted or not? I submitted my application on January 15 and I havent heard a peep from them yet. Im starting to get nervous, since everyone else seems to have heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ava Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 i havent heard a thing either and i submitted my app by the deadline. to be honest, i kind of lost hope with so many people getting their acceptance emails... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeful grad Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 when did you both apply? It seems they contact people in the order in which they received their applications. It says on the website they strive to make a decision in 6 weeks. They may be waiting to send it out at the end of March when they send out financial aid information. Good luck, and you can always call- they have been extremely helpful over the phone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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