(Canada 2023) MPP/MPA Applications

[boyyoudontknow]

I'm still waiting for McGill to tell me something (anything lol!). Not sure if should email them or if that will hurt my chances of getting in.

[user123123]

I received my offer from McGill on Feb 10, after I had applied around the first week of January. They initially told me I needed to respond to my offer by March 6, but I've been waiting to hear back from other schools so I did not act on it. Then a few days before the deadline, it was quietly moved to March 14 on the portal. I am still waiting to hear back from everywhere else I applied so I won't be able to click accept until then. Does anyone know if I can accept without paying a deposit? Also, I did not receive a letter from the department or any information about funding (does this mean I did not get any? or would that info only come after accepting?) I don't want to lose my offer but I can't make a decision until I know the full picture. Thanks!

[lalax]

13 hours ago, Zaina said:

I'm in the same boat as you. I was really looking forward to Queens to see what they offered but they're not releasing it until June?? how are we supposed to accept the offer without knowing if/what they offer 😪 I really wanna go to queens, but I cant risk my Carleton funding because maybe queens might give me something  

Yess I feel you, I got some funding from u of t now but nowhere near CU. 

[fuzzyppeach]

21 hours ago, user123123 said:

I received my offer from McGill on Feb 10, after I had applied around the first week of January. They initially told me I needed to respond to my offer by March 6, but I've been waiting to hear back from other schools so I did not act on it. Then a few days before the deadline, it was quietly moved to March 14 on the portal. I am still waiting to hear back from everywhere else I applied so I won't be able to click accept until then. Does anyone know if I can accept without paying a deposit? Also, I did not receive a letter from the department or any information about funding (does this mean I did not get any? or would that info only come after accepting?) I don't want to lose my offer but I can't make a decision until I know the full picture. Thanks!

You should check and see if there's a difference between the acceptance deadline and deposit deadline! A few of my friends in other programs have until June to pay their deposits but had to accept by early March  

[nevermindthespock]

On 3/8/2023 at 11:22 AM, Leo_30 said:

@nevermindthespock Yes. I accepted the MMPAL offer. I could not get any further detail on where I am in the process from TMU so I did not have a choice.

It would be helpful if TMU could confirm if first round offers have been sent and/or if I am on a waitlist. But, I guess that they are not allowed to provide that type of information. 

 

FYI - I was speaking to some friends and I know quite a few people were rejected in the last two weeks. Probably a good thing that we haven't heard as it means we're still in the running!

[diplo08]

has anyone here applied to MIPP at BSIA and heard back anything as yet? I applied and had all my documents in since October and starting to wonder if no response is good or bad...or if no response yet means that 'no' especially as an international student 🙃

Edited March 13, 2023 by diplo08

[boyyoudontknow]

On 3/10/2023 at 3:33 PM, user123123 said:

I received my offer from McGill on Feb 10, after I had applied around the first week of January. They initially told me I needed to respond to my offer by March 6, but I've been waiting to hear back from other schools so I did not act on it. Then a few days before the deadline, it was quietly moved to March 14 on the portal. I am still waiting to hear back from everywhere else I applied so I won't be able to click accept until then. Does anyone know if I can accept without paying a deposit? Also, I did not receive a letter from the department or any information about funding (does this mean I did not get any? or would that info only come after accepting?) I don't want to lose my offer but I can't make a decision until I know the full picture. Thanks!

Congrats on your offer! How did McGill notify you? Email? When did you submit your completed application if you don't mind me asking?

[user123123]

18 minutes ago, boyyoudontknow said:

Congrats on your offer! How did McGill notify you? Email? When did you submit your completed application if you don't mind me asking?

Thank you!! I submitted it on Jan 2. They sent me an email on Feb 10 that they had made a decision and I had to view it in the portal, the offer letter was uploaded there (they did not email it to me directly)

[ezy189]

On 3/13/2023 at 10:46 AM, diplo08 said:

has anyone here applied to MIPP at BSIA and heard back anything as yet? I applied and had all my documents in since October and starting to wonder if no response is good or bad...or if no response yet means that 'no' especially as an international student 🙃

Yeah, I did, I was recommended in late February and got a complete offer earlier this month. Having trouble choosing between Laurier and Waterloo. 

[lalax]

Is anyone here considering U of T?

[BTF]

2 hours ago, lalax said:

Is anyone here considering U of T?

I graduated Carleton's MPPA but was also admitted to UofT with some funding. I couldn't get past UofT's lackluster funding in addition to their near 50k tuition costs, no coop option (internships are unpaid while coops are paid), no research options (thesis and major research essay), and Toronto's high cost of living. 

An MPP is a professional degree, you'll be learning largely the same information (aside from electives) at any program you choose. Choosing a program that costs you least the amount of money and has the greatest chance of getting you a job should be the goal. UofT costs the most amount of money out of any MPP program in Canada and doesn't exactly have the greatest chance of getting a job (at least compared to schools like Carleton, where almost all of their students get full time government jobs before or just after graduating; as they're "bridged" into a government job). 

 

[lalax]

35 minutes ago, BTF said:

I graduated Carleton's MPPA but was also admitted to UofT with some funding. I couldn't get past UofT's lackluster funding in addition to their near 50k tuition costs, no coop option (internships are unpaid while coops are paid), no research options (thesis and major research essay), and Toronto's high cost of living. 

An MPP is a professional degree, you'll be learning largely the same information (aside from electives) at any program you choose. Choosing a program that costs you least the amount of money and has the greatest chance of getting you a job should be the goal. UofT costs the most amount of money out of any MPP program in Canada and doesn't exactly have the greatest chance of getting a job (at least compared to schools like Carleton, where almost all of their students get full time government jobs before or just after graduating; as they're "bridged" into a government job). 

 

Yeah I definitely agree with your points CU is my top contender (especially with regards to finances and the research options and faculty) but I just don't know if I see myself starting a career in Ottawa ( I did my undergrad there + I have FSWEP experience and I didn't have the best experience if I'm being transparent). U of T appeals to me because I can live at home and I love the Toronto lifestyle. What are the possibilities of working in Toronto (if I decide to go to CU bc most people just end up staying and working in Ottawa for the federal government as far as I've heard) Do you know people in your network that went on to start careers in the OPS? Also, I was speaking to a few current students and a lot of them secured paid internships in the OPS, private organizations and even virtual federal placements -surprisingly (like Indigenous Affairs). I've also heard positive things about their career services team and how closely they work with students to land them internships and even jobs after graduating. They also said the program is very professional and practical compared to other programs and some of their policy student initiatives + collab specializations seemed interesting. I was thinking of maybe visiting Munk School in person to talk to faculty and get a feel of the culture there and the same with CU. 

[diplo08]

20 hours ago, ezy189 said:

Yeah, I did, I was recommended in late February and got a complete offer earlier this month. Having trouble choosing between Laurier and Waterloo. 

Congrats!!!!! I'm sorry if I'm asking too much questions but did your application checklist disappear at any point bc I can still see mine. Also did you get an email directly Ms. Ferraro or someone else? Did they offer you any funding? I don't wanna send an email and ask for an update cuz then I feel that would really hinder my chances. 

 

Congrats again!!! And all the best!!!

[BTF]

16 hours ago, lalax said:

Yeah I definitely agree with your points CU is my top contender (especially with regards to finances and the research options and faculty) but I just don't know if I see myself starting a career in Ottawa ( I did my undergrad there + I have FSWEP experience and I didn't have the best experience if I'm being transparent). U of T appeals to me because I can live at home and I love the Toronto lifestyle. What are the possibilities of working in Toronto (if I decide to go to CU bc most people just end up staying and working in Ottawa for the federal government as far as I've heard) Do you know people in your network that went on to start careers in the OPS? Also, I was speaking to a few current students and a lot of them secured paid internships in the OPS, private organizations and even virtual federal placements -surprisingly (like Indigenous Affairs). I've also heard positive things about their career services team and how closely they work with students to land them internships and even jobs after graduating. They also said the program is very professional and practical compared to other programs and some of their policy student initiatives + collab specializations seemed interesting. I was thinking of maybe visiting Munk School in person to talk to faculty and get a feel of the culture there and the same with CU. 

Carleton's MPPA program participates in the OPS's Policy Coop program that runs each year. You could attend Carleton, get a job in the OPS and live at home. 

Yes, a handful of people in my network completed Carleton's MPPA and work(ed) in the OPS, but you're right in that it's not many. Likely because most Carleton students only apply for Federal government coop jobs. 

Seems like you just need to decide if you value living at home and living your desired lifestyle over money and better job prospects (at least on average; OPS jobs are likely easier to attain from UofT's MPP given its proximity).    

[Hell0W0rld]

Hello Everyone!

Anyone heard back from UofA or UofC yet?

Edited March 15, 2023 by Hell0W0rld

[BlackEnchantment]

Any idea if Carleton MPPA offers deferral ? If yes, would that be a guaranteed admission and same funding ?

Not decided yet, but just a thought I might need to defer a year.

[gradschoolszn]

Hey, does anyone know of any group chats/threads for McGill's upcoming cohort? If not, I'm happy to make one! Hoping to start meeting you all

[boyyoudontknow]

4 hours ago, gradschoolszn said:

Hey, does anyone know of any group chats/threads for McGill's upcoming cohort? If not, I'm happy to make one! Hoping to start meeting you all

Hey! Do you mind me asking when you submitted your complete application and when you received a decision? I applied and remain in the "In Review" state and hope to make a decision soon.

[gradschoolszn]

19 hours ago, boyyoudontknow said:

Hey! Do you mind me asking when you submitted your complete application and when you received a decision? I applied and remain in the "In Review" state and hope to make a decision soon.

No worries - I applied in October but there was a glitch or something causing the system to say I needed proof of English even though I didn't require it. My last reference was submitted in December and I got a decision on Feb. 22.

[huehuehue]

On 3/11/2023 at 2:16 PM, nevermindthespock said:

FYI - I was speaking to some friends and I know quite a few people were rejected in the last two weeks. Probably a good thing that we haven't heard as it means we're still in the running!

Hey, do you have any updates? I haven't heard anything from TMU and the wait is killing me!

[nevermindthespock]

4 minutes ago, huehuehue said:

Hey, do you have any updates? I haven't heard anything from TMU and the wait is killing me!

No! Still nothing. So annoying! But in my mind, I've basically just decided that I am committed to York which I'm feeling good about. Did you apply anywhere else?

[huehuehue]

1 minute ago, nevermindthespock said:

No! Still nothing. So annoying! But in my mind, I've basically just decided that I am committed to York which I'm feeling good about. Did you apply anywhere else?

Congrats on York!! You'll do great there!

No, TMU was the only one I applied to. I have some job opportunities otherwise. I just want to know whether I'm in or not so I can plan

[sargeantpickles]

Hi folks! Great to see everyone's acceptances coming in. I'm a current NPSIA student and would be happy to chime in and answer any questions you may have about the program or Ottawa. For those of you who haven't heard back yet, there's still time - stay positive!

[gweapons]

On 3/15/2023 at 9:00 PM, Hell0W0rld said:

Hello Everyone!

Anyone heard back from UofA or UofC yet?

UoA will be releasing decisions by the end of March or the first week of April. Does your application still show pre-screening?

[Hell0W0rld]

I received an offer from UCalgary this morning, I wish everyone all the best!