ab1987 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 As the application season has begun, I felt we should have a thread for prospective applicants for MIA/MPA and other Graduate programs at SIPA (commencing in Fall 2021). We can discuss application related stuff and other other relevant topics here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realist2020 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Anyone applying early action to SIPA? I intend to apply but not really sure if my recommenders will send in the recommendation in time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intprojectmanager Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 On 10/26/2020 at 1:56 AM, realist2020 said: Anyone applying early action to SIPA? I intend to apply but not really sure if my recommenders will send in the recommendation in time! Hoping to also submit for the early action deadline! But I do have the same concern about recommendation letters not being submitted in time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholarloading Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 If we are applying early action, are we expected to complete the fellowship essays by Nov 1 or by the declared deadline of January 5? Wasn't sure how it worked for early applicants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab1987 Posted November 5, 2020 Author Share Posted November 5, 2020 On 10/28/2020 at 6:37 AM, scholarloading said: If we are applying early action, are we expected to complete the fellowship essays by Nov 1 or by the declared deadline of January 5? Wasn't sure how it worked for early applicants. You can submit the fellowship essays by January 5. I have submitted the application in early action round and it allows you to upload fellowship related documents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f_ern Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 I got a pretty major job offer after a couple of days after submitting the EA application... Should I contact them? Also, when are you expecting the decisions to be sent out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab1987 Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 While the schools are mostly not-so-flexible about accepting admissions material after deadlines, in your case chances are that they will be accomodating as its just an update and moreover you applied in Early Action Round. My suggestion is to send an email to admissions informing them about your offer and attach an updated resume. Anyhow its not gonna harm in any way, so why not do it. SIPA tends to finalize decisions by 15 December. You can expect them to roll out anytime after that. Last year the date was 19th December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholarloading Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Hi fellow SIPA applicants, Urgent question. I applied early too. However, I was just told by a friend that its considered unprofessional to upload a resume that is more than 2 pages long. Is it me or did SIPA ask for a 3-4 pages long resume? I submitted a 4-page-long resume. I can't find where I got this information from but now I am freaking out haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julietteb Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 My resume for SIPA was also 4 pages long. They say on the application portal that the average resume length is 3-4 pages, so I think you're good scholarloading 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yass Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 I also had a 4-page resume (think they wanted some context about each of the employers I worked for) and was accepted to the MIA program this year. scholarloading 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealG Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Hi. Im applying for the one year MPA program. Do we know how the financial aid is going to work out this year? Is it going to shrink because of the pandemic? Also, tips for Video essay please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesiwasdrinkinggasoline Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Are any of you guys career changers or are you all coming from a relevant background? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aw_ca Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 1 hour ago, yesiwasdrinkinggasoline said: Are any of you guys career changers or are you all coming from a relevant background? A few caveats first : I didn't apply to SIPA, but was accepted to Harris I am a career changer but came from finance In my experience, having come from a different background is totally fine and even possibly advantageous in your application. You just need to demonstrate your ability to succeed in the quant rigors of the program and connect the dots for adcom (re your career switch). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesiwasdrinkinggasoline Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 I think I can connect the dots- always been creative, and if there’s one thing litigation teaches you it’s cleverly framing arguments. As for quant, I’m planning to study my ass off for the GRE. And congratulations on your acceptances by the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highteawithbatman Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 (edited) On 12/4/2020 at 9:34 PM, yesiwasdrinkinggasoline said: I think I can connect the dots- always been creative, and if there’s one thing litigation teaches you it’s cleverly framing arguments. As for quant, I’m planning to study my ass off for the GRE. And congratulations on your acceptances by the way! I won’t say I’m career change directly - I work in health policy looking to focus more towards the gender human rights social inclusion side of things , but they are waiving GREs this year if you can show enough quant background. I have very rudimentary data analysis in my background but they were happy to waive GRE for me Edited December 8, 2020 by Highteawithbatman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highteawithbatman Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Anyone heard back yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francophile_1 Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 4 hours ago, Highteawithbatman said: Anyone heard back yet? Not yet. TBH tho, they haven't received my GRE scores so I'm a little nervous. Need to re-send them I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholarloading Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 11 hours ago, francophile_1 said: Not yet. TBH tho, they haven't received my GRE scores so I'm a little nervous. Need to re-send them I guess. hi! Don't we need to send our official GRE scores AFTER admission? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzywho Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 3 hours ago, scholarloading said: hi! Don't we need to send our official GRE scores AFTER admission? I recall the website stating no need to send the official score until you accept the offer. anyone know when we might hear back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shantaram Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 Other boards noted they sent out their early admissions letters on 12/19 last year. So I'm expecting them this coming Friday, 12/18 or Monday 12/21. Best of luck to everyone! francophile_1, izzywho and Highteawithbatman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeetea Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Got my email at 5:17pm this evening - accepted to the EMPA program. Got into several programs last year (did not apply to SIPA at the time), and had to decline due to COVID. Good luck to everyone waiting!! One question for this group: what are your thoughts on EMPA vs. MPA? Is there any difference in prestige/reputation? At the end of the day it is the same degree, slight differences in core curriculum (i.e. no Professional Development course). Thanks for your thoughts & good luck again! Shantaram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab1987 Posted December 18, 2020 Author Share Posted December 18, 2020 Congratulations @Coffeetea! Looks like other program candidates will hear very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzywho Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Anyone heard back yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shantaram Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Nothing yet. Let that anxiety build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f_ern Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Do we think there's any hope for decisions to be released before Christmas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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