Coloradical Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 oh this was my rejection letter, anyone has similar?..... In considering our applicants, the Admissions Committee looks for a variety of characteristics that indicate the ability to complete our rigorous program and participate in focused professional development activities. These characteristics include relevant professional and/or volunteer experiences, a strong quantitative background, demonstrated excellence in writing, and the ability to articulate future goals and how these goals relate to the SIPA curriculum. Due to the large number of applications we receive, the admissions office is unable to provide individualized feedback about the details of your admission decision. Please note that your application materials will be kept on file in our office for two years. You are welcome to reapply. Details regarding the process of submitting another application in the future are available at: http://sipa.columbia.edu/resources_services/admissions/reapply.html I haven't gotten one (yet -- oh god) but I think it's BS. I would venture to say that 95% of their rejection are for one or two of a dozen reasons. They can at least give you a couple lines of stock feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madrilena25 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Waiting...one more day :-( ... Checking the survey results, I have realized that there is no one waitlisted at SIPA? At least in the forum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexpresso Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I just don't understand what's taking so long, they seem to imply it's gonna drag until next week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erry3779 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Good luck for everyone who is still waiting, lets hope it all will be worth the wait. Anyway, on a very different topic, does anyone who already got in has made a decision to go to SIPA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcenergygirl Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 anyone notice the results forum, fellowships look like they are coming out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msal Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 are the fellowships coming? or the decisions with fellowships coming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cossack Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 are the fellowships coming? or the decisions with fellowships coming? someone on results survey just posted that they got a fellowship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coloradical Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Damnit and just when I decided to be productive today. Get ready f5 key... it's going to be a long one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRToni Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 If what they wrote on their blog is accurate and the decision is legit, those of us who haven't heard might be considered for fellowships. I just checked, my decision isn't up yet. I'm still waiting on 2 schools besides this and the wait is so frustrating... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coloradical Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 If what they wrote on their blog is accurate and the decision is legit, those of us who haven't heard might be considered for fellowships. I just checked, my decision isn't up yet. I'm still waiting on 2 schools besides this and the wait is so frustrating... sipa, sfs, and...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDPFDan Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I didn't apply for a fellowship/ask for funding, thinking that it might approve my chances of admission. At the very least, I highly doubt I'd be considered for any first year funding since it is a limited amount and I did not have a stellar undergrad GPA (my work/quant experience since undergrad is the strength of my application, which is why I've been upbeat.) So I have no idea at this point. I feel a waitlist coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
energypolicy23 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I didn't apply for a fellowship/ask for funding, thinking that it might approve my chances of admission. At the very least, I highly doubt I'd be considered for any first year funding since it is a limited amount and I did not have a stellar undergrad GPA (my work/quant experience since undergrad is the strength of my application, which is why I've been upbeat.) So I have no idea at this point. I feel a waitlist coming. Same same same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cossack Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 i mentioned in my SOP that i'll be working a part-time federal job while in grad school, maybe shouldn't have done that lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcenergygirl Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I have tempered all expectations for SIPA and SFS at this point. No real hopes for a big prize, I would just love to have all my desicions and fin aid info on the table so I can move forward with a decisions. Is that too much to ask?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msal Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 do you think they started releasing new decisions today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madrilena25 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Hey guys, check the survey results..It seems that we have another candidate admitted with a fellowship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cossack Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 holyy... they got 25K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
energypolicy23 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I wish they had posted their stats... not that this ever makes me feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpplease123 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I have tempered all expectations for SIPA and SFS at this point. No real hopes for a big prize, I would just love to have all my desicions and fin aid info on the table so I can move forward with a decisions. Is that too much to ask?? Seconded...I don't think this admissions result is going to affect where I go (especially after putting us through this painful wait!) but I just want to have all the information so I can make a final decision and move on! Coloradical 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cossack Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 another lucky person got 30 K... beekline 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eigenvector Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 wish they had mentioned their stats as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangesplease Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 And this is when a high quant score can make the difference XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coloradical Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Waitlist. Sad face. At least I know now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDPFDan Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Just checked and am on the waitlist. Relieved that I may still get in, but still: MORE waiting. Great. Now I need to start pestering SIPA-accepted gradcafe members to enroll elsewhere and free up some slots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIF Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I think I need very clear instructions on how to check online the admission results. Is it with the same applyyourself pin and passsword used for the application process? Where should the answer appear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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