NYU Wagner v Fletcher MALD v Georgetown SFS (Security Studies) Spring 2012 or Fall 2012?

[Clay Made]

I'm going for Spring admissions at the above programs (along with USC MA in Economic Development). As I've said before, I was accepted into Chicago Harris, SAIS and USC MPP programs but after the death of a close relative, I decided I couldnt face upto the immense change straight away so decided to defer. Unfortunately, Chicago or SAIS would not allow me to defer as I didnt meet the deadline so rather then reapply for Fall 2012, Spring is an option for me.

Ideally I would like to get into private consulting within the public sector or multi-lateral organisations such as IMF, World Bank, UN, etc.

What program of the above is best for me? I'm an Oxford law graduate, with a masters too but decided becoming a lawyer was not for me. I have various internship experience within law and public policy, solid GPA and GRE's.

Any thoughts? I like NYU but an issue would be that I would need to complete the program within 2.5 years as the capstone requirement poses an issue. Fletcher is a great name but with a concentration in law also apart of its syllabus, its perhaps redundant for me. Georgetown seems to be the standout program at the moment.

My biggest concern probably is whether I should apply for Spring or Fall.

Anyone with any tips would be most welcome. Thanks.

Edited July 22, 2011 by Clay Made

[riverguide]

SAIS has the strongest program for what you want to do...and the best placement record.

[Clay Made]

Its definitely on the list. I think it would probably be a better idea to reapply for Fall 2012. Do you know about the success of places like Fletcher and NYU Wagner when considering what I want to do?