GPPI in Results Database

[lacanadiense]

I know in last year's thread, someone had some success negotiating with GPPI for more money. Any idea how we would go about that?

 

I got a small amount of funding, but there's no way it will offset 42k in tuition and living in DC. So Dinosaur7 - if you want to take a stab at negotiating, my money will definitely be freed up!

 

You could probably get the ball rolling by calling the admissions office and saying something like "I really want to attend GPPI, but finances are very tight, and I was wondering if you think there is a chance more money could be freed up for the incoming class?" Or maybe that's too roundabout, I don't know.

Edited March 11, 2013 by lacanadiense

[Hopefulodi]

Got $20,000/year. Quite an honor!

[sabrinadevonm]

$10K.  I don't think that's enough to justify going.

[Azrou]

If GPPI is your top choice, then you have nothing to lose by asking for additional funding.  At the least I would advise waiting 3-4 weeks before making a decision because you might get an increase without even doing anything.

[MPPgal]

Really I emailed them, as international I can´t even ask for a loan so I explained my situation, I can afford 40+ k per year just not 60 K... maybe it will work, maybe it will not!

[MTJ]

$20K a year. 

[UA_politician]

10k$ a year

[cubs25]

Anyone know if it covers both years?

[MPPgal]

It does, in the letter there is a nice table showing both years!

[MPPgal]

I just realized I got 10k per year the two semester thing confused me I still need 5 k more at least, but much better

[cubs25]

It does, in the letter there is a nice table showing both years!

Interesting... mine only shows Fall 2013/Spring 2014.

[PoissonZheng]

(ノ﹏<。)GPPI is not giving any scholarship to me...fortunately, Cornell does offer.

[victoriage]

Oh..the two semester thing is confusing. Thanks for reminding me. I got 20k/year..10k/semester...

[Hilldog2016]

Lol, so glad I'm not the only one who had trouble deciphering. Mine also only shows Fall 2013/Spring 2014. MPPgal, yours actually shows both semesters of the first year for a total of two boxes, right? Or do you see awards for both years?

[MPPgal]

yep both semesters, 5 k for each! how about you?

[Hilldog2016]

Samesies

[east_bound]

What's the general impression of GPPI's career services? Are they pretty proactive in providing networking/interview opportunities? I'm seriously considering Georgetown and comparing it to Wagner (and maybe SIPA..). It seems so far that they might do a better job than Wagner, but I'm not sure! 

[Flyers1]

Turned down GPPI because of the money factor so anyone who was waitlisted, I hope you are offered the spot. Going to GW admitted students day on Saturday and am leaning very heavily towards attending for my MPA. Can't wait!

[Hilldog2016]

Thanks for letting us know, Flyers1, you officially going with GWU now that you've been to the admitted students day? 

 

Has anyone else tried negotiating? I sent an email and have yet to hear back.... *Fingers crossed*

[Flyers1]

Hilldog2016, yes, I am palnning on attending GW in the Fall. Best of luck to everyone else as they make their decisions!

[MPPgal]

Thanks for letting us know, Flyers1, you officially going with GWU now that you've been to the admitted students day? 

 

Has anyone else tried negotiating? I sent an email and have yet to hear back.... *Fingers crossed*

I tried but they didn´t get my hint, who did you email?

[Hilldog2016]

Update: I negotiated and went from $10k to $25k + assistantship. If a school is your number one but out of price range, keep at it!

[Dinosaur7]

Update: I negotiated and went from $10k to $25k + assistantship. If a school is your number one but out of price range, keep at it!

Dang, I was thrilled to get upgraded to $20k (from 10k). I should have kept at it!! Congrats Hilldog--I think I'll be seeing you next year!

[just2c]

Who should I email to negotiate. getting upgraded in funding would pretty much set me for GPPI?