Wanderlust2013 Posted March 19, 2013 Posted March 19, 2013 I'm a finalist! I definitely thought there was no hope after I was rejected outright for Rangel. The email says interviews are April 19th... That timeframe is kind of unfortunate given one of my top program choices (that I couldn't afford without significant outside funding) has a deadline for decline/acceptance of April 19th. I'm sure this has been discussed, but I can't understand why Pickering notifies so late when most students have to give their decision before that? I wonder if I should just request an extension from my top two programs - one I would choose if I receive a fellowship, and one I could better afford without a fellowship. Really sorry to those who didn't make it by the way. The whole admissions and selection process can be really baffling.
MA Applicant Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 Hi All, Elated to be a part of this thread among fellow applicants! I was denied the Rangel but accepted as a Pickering Finalist. I wanted to reach out to see if anyone had further information about the rest of the process, i.e. written exam and interview? I re-read my notification email three times before it really hit me that I'm moving forward... The fun begins... The Pickering Team clarified that we will have an option between two essay topics in the IR arena. Anyone have more details on the range and depth of the topics? Are they looking for argumentative or analytical essays? Interview- Any tips, advice, suggestions?? It's crazy how fast everything is coming up- deadlines approaching, interviews, matriculation commitments. AH!
Damis Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 I'm so sorry, Dani! Fletcher is amazing! I have a friend that will be joining you there as well. Good luck to all of the Pickering finalists!
Epimetheus Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 Hi All, Elated to be a part of this thread among fellow applicants! I was denied the Rangel but accepted as a Pickering Finalist. I wanted to reach out to see if anyone had further information about the rest of the process, i.e. written exam and interview? I re-read my notification email three times before it really hit me that I'm moving forward... The fun begins... The Pickering Team clarified that we will have an option between two essay topics in the IR arena. Anyone have more details on the range and depth of the topics? Are they looking for argumentative or analytical essays? Interview- Any tips, advice, suggestions?? It's crazy how fast everything is coming up- deadlines approaching, interviews, matriculation commitments. AH! I found a few resources online - a few blogs describing the experience. I've heard that prepping for FSWE and the AW part of the GRE should help for the written exam. Prepping for FSOA should help with the interviews. I've been going on the Yahoo groups for resources. Maybe I shouldn't be helping the competition though The email says interviews are April 19th... That timeframe is kind of unfortunate given one of my top program choices (that I couldn't afford without significant outside funding) has a deadline for decline/acceptance of April 19th. I'm sure this has been discussed, but I can't understand why Pickering notifies so late when most students have to give their decision before that? I wonder if I should just request an extension from my top two programs - one I would choose if I receive a fellowship, and one I could better afford without a fellowship. That's what I was thinking. Though I'm still waiting to hear back from Georgetown... Maybe WWNFF e-mails Georgetown a list of finalists? Wishful thinking here. Good luck!
chiquitito Posted March 27, 2013 Posted March 27, 2013 Congratulations and good luck to the finalists! I'm so excited/nervous for you all, and cannot wait to apply next year. Quick question: The Pickering/Rangel Fellowships are for study at US graduate schools only, but does anybody know if fellows are allowed to participate in the SAIS Bologna program?
HDouglas Posted March 28, 2013 Posted March 28, 2013 Congratulations and good luck to the finalists! I'm so excited/nervous for you all, and cannot wait to apply next year. Quick question: The Pickering/Rangel Fellowships are for study at US graduate schools only, but does anybody know if fellows are allowed to participate in the SAIS Bologna program? I know you can attend SAIS Bologna (year 1 in Bologna, year 2 in DC) as a Rangel Fellow. I'm pretty sure Pickering has the same standard.
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