understatement700 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 (edited) The lady I talked to today from the Rita Atkinson housing office said that some students just park on Gilman since it's a "public street" and therefore don't have to pay for parking I guess. It seems a little too good to be true though. She said that to Gilman where people would generally park it's only a 10-15 minute walk. But the Revelle parking lot is the same distance away where we otherwise would park if we buy a permit. So something doesn't quite make sense I feel like. Edited June 14, 2012 by understatement700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkashC Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Going to UCSD aswell, yet to apply for my visa though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaking Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I did plan on bringing a car. I'll either look for close "public" parking, or eat the cost of a parking permit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonGal Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Prep is officially open for registration! Like I said before, they aren't applying financial aid to the cost, but they are allowing you to pay the fee by credit card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaking Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Just signed up. Interface is easy enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
understatement700 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Which prep do you guys have to take? They're making me take QM and econ. I did just take micro and macro econ this last semester (online) so I think I'm going to try and waive out of that and save $500, unless there's a really compelling reason to take it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonGal Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 QM and Econ. I took Micro and Macro my freshman year oh those many years ago, and an International Business and Economy class my junior year, so I was not surprised to get remanded to remedial classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaking Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 QM and Econ. Since I've only done intro to micro, I don't feel too bad about going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaking Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Some nifty individual made a Facebook group for us https://www.facebook.com/groups/IRPS2014/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
understatement700 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Yeah, it's definitely been blowing up today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
understatement700 Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I'm a first year in the MPIA program, we just finished with finals and I'd be happy to answer any questions people have about IRPS. I've only been here a quarter but will do my best to answer. Good luck to everyone with all your apps this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrylanterns Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Hey! Congratulations on your first year at MPIA! I'm currently applying to the program and I've got a couple questions for you if you don't mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
understatement700 Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Thanks, sure ask away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrylanterns Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Some are really basic and silly XD Do you know the word count for the essays for the application? I'm going crazy over finding them. And what is the funding looking like this year? I would be applying this fall, and would be entirely dependent on finaid and fellowships/working to be able to go to grad school...and I know there is a deadline for admissions by the middle of January, but I also read rolling applications are accepted through April? Would submitting my application at the end of January or in February hurt my chances? From your experience in getting admitted to IRPS and taking classes at UCSD in general, do you think having a low GPA (3.09) together with average GREs (159/148/4) will matter more than my personal experiences, such as studying chinese polisci overseas for a year in Singapore, having some fluency in mandarin, and being an intern at the IRC? Sorry, worried about grad school and stressing over these things... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
understatement700 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I'm really not sure about word counts, I'd give them a call if you can't find that information on the website, they're pretty helpful. Funding-wise, there definitely is funding out there although I'd say that those who get it probably have more work experience, higher GPAs, test scores, etc. If you don't get funding there are opportunities to do TA-ships, etc. but these are completely contingent on you being able to secure these yourself after you've gotten here and they are pretty competitive to get since most TA-ships at UCSD go to PhD students. Also, they advise against getting them your first quarter when the work load is particularly intense. And I can attest that it IS very intense. I'm not really sure about the rolling admissions issues, I know that some people did apply after the deadline and still got accepted, but I'd really say get your application in as early as possible to increase chances of admission and funding. Most people here have some kind of work experience too although there are certainly a decent amount straight out of undergrad as well- I'm guessing that they tend to have higher GPAs/test scores, etc. Sorry, I don't know more about the nitty gritty of the application and admission process, I'd give them a call. starrylanterns and Clay Made 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrylanterns Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Thanks for taking the time to respond, it really helps Clay Made 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrylanterns Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Hey all, happy new years! Clay Made 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
understatement700 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 No problem, happy new years to everyone and good luck with all your aps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrylanterns Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Anyone got advice on approaching the second essay for MPIA? I'm a bit worried about mine.... I'm approaching it as how the US's approach to the Senkaku-Diaoyu dispute changed my views on initiative and the role of leadership and actions taken by countries in leader roles like the US... Pinkman and Clay Made 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amoroff Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Hello all, Just wondering if anybody that applied to MPIA early (the Dec. 4th deadline) has heard back yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edan Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Yep, I received notice a few days back that I was admitted! But info on funding won't be forthcoming until March, alas.. starrylanterns 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
understatement700 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Congrats on your acceptance edan! starrylanterns 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WakeMeUpB4UGoGo Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Hello all, Just wondering if anybody that applied to MPIA early (the Dec. 4th deadline) has heard back yet? This is my first post on this forum so hello everyone! I applied to MPIA on the early deadline, just found out this morning that I have been waitlisted. Feels bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
understatement700 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Sorry to hear that, hope you can get off the waitlist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edan Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Congrats on your acceptance edan! Thanks! I'm excited to know that I'm accepted at IR/PS. I would be more than happy to live in La Jolla for two years. I'm just hoping they consider my application competitive enough to offer me some funding. Question - Seeing as how you were accepted at some of the same schools I'm applying to, what were the reasons that caused you to enroll at IR/PS, and why would you recommend the school to others over some of its competitors? I know the climate is great, their asia-pacific regional focus is strong, etc, but I'd like to hear what else drew you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now