Bob Lynch Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 bob lynch, were you up for a fellowship like Rangel or Pickering? Because if so they wait on those admitted students I talked to Dr. Oleako about that the other day. Im skyping with her Monday let me know if you want me to get a question answered for u. No fellowships. Just haven't heard anything about any money. I didn't even get a "we've reviewed your application for financial aid and have determined blablabla" type of language in anything I've received. They haven't even mentioned it. I guess if you ask anything, ask if they're finished allocating financial aid, or are they still waiting on some decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose1 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 legallyproper - I did Teach For America in Texas. Feel free to message me if you have any questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eclectic4 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Hi all, Thought I'd post after lurking on here for a while. I'm in at American, GW, GPPI, NYU Wagner and UPenn Fels - and, of course, weighing the financial aspects. I've heard financial offers from Wagner, and I know Fels is planning to release everything via email tomorrow (3/15) - - but any word on when AU, GW or GPPI might let accepted students know about any merit awards, etc.? Has anyone heard? Congrats all on acceptances to date! Hello! Can anyone tell me what the word on the street is regarding UPenn Fels. I got into both SIPA and Fels. Sipa is obviously more international and Fels is domestic focused. However, I got much better funding from Fels. Anybody know the reputation of Fels in the field or alumni? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eclectic4 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 bob lynch, were you up for a fellowship like Rangel or Pickering? Because if so they wait on those admitted students I talked to Dr. Oleako about that the other day. Im skyping with her Monday let me know if you want me to get a question answered for u. Wow, you got some great admits. You are going to defer and do TFA in Houston? I was a 2008 TFA Phoenix Corps member. The corps definitely was a real world, grassroots, intense experience. It will pay off for ya in later policy and leadership roles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legallyproper Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Yes, I am and just got approvals back from majority of the graduate schools i was admitted to! I'm really excited to embark on TFA because as you say it's the challenging nature of work that will build skills and experience better than anything else a recent graduate can do! So excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Dee Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Congratulations on all acceptances to date and those to come! Make the best of your experience in grad school -- it goes by relatively quickly! DualCitizenIR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legallyproper Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 legallyproper - I did Teach For America in Texas. Feel free to message me if you have any questions! TFA declined my deferral (jealousy I swear)! As much as I wanted to do it I refuse to reapply through that long process so moving to Budapest on August 24th! I'm young and full of adventure and ready to embark on this intensive 1 year masters! Good luck indeed to everyone heading into graduate school and with your final decisions to be made! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DualCitizenIR Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Congratulations on your choice, legallyproper! I've heard great things about Budapest. I myself got notification of an unconditional offer to LSE (MSc IR), and I think I am now most likely to go there in the fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legallyproper Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Thanks dualcitizenIR! Just found out yesterday I have been awarded a FLAS Fellowship from Georgetown to study Spanish and there's plentiful alumni from Budapest that studied in the MAGES program. The director is allowing me to keep my scholarships so I will be attending Georgetown MAGES after my year in Budapest! I adore not paying for two masters ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DualCitizenIR Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Wow legallyproper that is a serious serious accomplishment! That is 3 years for free, right? And you get to learn at least 2 languages in the process... You're set for life, so now just enjoy the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legallyproper Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Yeah now the intensity of rigorous coursework begins with just a three month break from undergrad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Z Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Hi guys! I have the same dilemma My major is Master of Public Administration I was admitted by Fels Institute of Government (UPenn) and School of International and Public Affairs (Columbia). I'm scholarship student and this scholarship covers everything - tuition, insurance, all related fees, and also provides $2000/ month for housing and food in New York and $1600 in Philadelphia. Therefore cost of tuition doesn't matter for me. I'm interested - which school is better for me? In the future I plan to become a governor or mayor. So, which school has better conditions for local administrators? Actually I studied English at CU for 15 months and now some negative moments about CU. However I've never been to Philly and do not know what it is. I heard that UPenn has much better campus than CU (which almost doesn't have it). Another moment - comparing works of CU and UPenn's admission offices work - I see that UPenn work much better - I feel care and attention. They work very accurate. Maybe you can give me some worthy advice? I have to make decision until April 10th... Nobody could give me something definite - because everybody says that each of those universities is great and has specific advantages Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eclectic4 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Hi guys! I have the same dilemma My major is Master of Public Administration I was admitted by Fels Institute of Government (UPenn) and School of International and Public Affairs (Columbia). I'm scholarship student and this scholarship covers everything - tuition, insurance, all related fees, and also provides $2000/ month for housing and food in New York and $1600 in Philadelphia. Therefore cost of tuition doesn't matter for me. I'm interested - which school is better for me? In the future I plan to become a governor or mayor. So, which school has better conditions for local administrators? Actually I studied English at CU for 15 months and now some negative moments about CU. However I've never been to Philly and do not know what it is. I heard that UPenn has much better campus than CU (which almost doesn't have it). Another moment - comparing works of CU and UPenn's admission offices work - I see that UPenn work much better - I feel care and attention. They work very accurate. Maybe you can give me some worthy advice? I have to make decision until April 10th... Nobody could give me something definite - because everybody says that each of those universities is great and has specific advantages Thanks! A-Z, given that you are interested in local government, Fels may be a better choice for you. It seems to me that Fels is really well known for local and state government, and its alumni includes mayors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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