Kadisha Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 For those of you planning to attend the open house I think it would be nice to get to know each other in the Columbia thread in the Meet and Greet sub-forum. I bumped the thread up. Congrats to all who were admitted, and good luck to those still waiting. After having mentally processed the waitlist letter I received yesterday (I was extremely nervous and anxious haha), I noticed that the letter seemed impersonal/generic and even contained a few spelling/grammar errors. It didn't even list further instructions for submitting requests to be kept or removed on/from the waitlist. However, it did assign me a Columbia University ID (different from the application PIN). Anyone have any theories as to why that is? It could just me getting hopeful but I'm a little confused and curious. Once again, congrats to those admitted and good luck to everyone! Sorry to hear that. I know it's easy for some one that's been accepted to say that, but keep your head up.
123seekay123 Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 deferring and retaking the GRE was exactly what i was thinking as well. i was originally going to retake the GRE anyway because my Q score was so bad but i got sent to JRTC at the last minute and that ruined all my plans. im going to take the rest of the day to feel sorry for myself but tomorrow i will reread the rejection letter, formulate a plan to be better, and things will be fine Sounds like you're taking this with a helpful attitude! Also, doing better on the GRE is probably easier than being told it was because of your experience or college grades. Best of luck to you
123seekay123 Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 Me too. I cried a little. This is unbelievable. I`m just a random dude from Mexico that works with grassroots organizations. Two years ago this whole thing was just a crazy dream. Ok, enough cheesiness. Did you get offered any money? Congratulations! Clearly not just some "random dude." Nice to see someone so happy (the SAIS board has a lot of cynics). 123seekay123, lobsterphone and newdisplayname 3
Clay Made Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 Congrats to everyone! Why am I sitll waiting?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? newdisplayname 1
lemony Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 For those of you planning to attend the open house I think it would be nice to get to know each other in the Columbia thread in the Meet and Greet sub-forum. I bumped the thread up. Sorry to hear that. I know it's easy for some one that's been accepted to say that, but keep your head up. Thanks Kadisha!
newdisplayname Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 Congratulations! Clearly not just some "random dude." Nice to see someone so happy (the SAIS board has a lot of cynics). You´re very kind, thanks :3. And yeah, I´ve noticed that too (the cynicism), so it´s a nice thing to remind oneself where you´re coming from. 123seekay123 and flyingjellyfish 2
newdisplayname Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 Congrats to everyone! Why am I sitll waiting?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Because you might have some money coming your way? Or so I´ve read from previous years... just hold on a little bit longer!
rz922 Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 I did today! Rejected, haha. It was totally expected, though, so I'm not really disappointed. The MPhil is about as competitive as most doctoral programs (around 5-6% acceptance if I'm not mistaken). I also found out I attached the wrong version of my resume to my application. Are you saying you're at CFR now or want to be? I'm a CFR alum but have since taken a non-linear path (to say the least). It's a great place to work depending on the department, though, and super accommodating toward students for programs that allow you to attend part-time (SIPA obviously not being one). If you mean post-grad. school, I don't think SFS would make you stand out any more than SIPA, especially since HQ (as well as Foreign Affairs and cfr.org) are in NYC and the connection to SIPA is probably stronger. In general I think both SFS and SIPA grads could aspire to greater heights than an entry-level position at CFR, but Foreign Affairs has a higher experience threshold (not to mention an amazing reputation) so it'd be awesome to work there. For the broader organization, though, CFR has a pretty solid commitment to recent college grads because of their professional development program. Most other think tanks hire a bunch more people with MAs, especially when the economy tanked, so it's a credit to CFR that it's not filled with overqualified junior staff with master's degrees. Bummer! Especially about the resume mistake. Nope, not at CFR. I'd DEF be interested in going to Foreign Affairs after graduating, not the think tank though. I threw out CFR thinking its publications/website, which like you said are in NYC. As far as standing out, i'm meant more if MSFS will make me a stronger candidate for journalism jobs @ int'l affairs publications over other j-school grads, not necessarily DC vs. NYC. I'd rather be in NYC, personally. Considering both for now. It would be hard to pass up the dual program though...
Clay Made Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 Because you might have some money coming your way? Or so I´ve read from previous years... just hold on a little bit longer! I hope!!! Just worried that it said my application was complete weeks after the deadline. Hopefully thats not the issue.
newdisplayname Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 I hope!!! Just worried that it said my application was complete weeks after the deadline. Hopefully thats not the issue. I think as long as it was submitted by the deadline you´re fine... They´ve mentioned it multiple times in the admissions blog.
soaps Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 Has anyone else not received the Google group invite for new admits?
newdisplayname Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 I haven´t. I was going to request "admission" but I decided to wait a little...
Clay Made Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 I think as long as it was submitted by the deadline you´re fine... They´ve mentioned it multiple times in the admissions blog. That I did lol..thanks, I tend to avoid their blog! Too much anxiety!!!
Clay Made Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 I might call them as I havent heard anything today via email or in the app portal.
Kadisha Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 It seems like they're swamped. I called the admissions today to inquire about the YRP and they seemed very tense. I know Clay Made isn't an MIA applicant, are other guys MIA?
traumerei Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 It seems like they're swamped. I called the admissions today to inquire about the YRP and they seemed very tense. I know Clay Made isn't an MIA applicant, are other guys MIA? I am. At this point, any answer would be welcome.
Kadisha Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 Weird.... the wait does suck. I wonder why they're taking their sweet time.
123seekay123 Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 Has anyone else not received the Google group invite for new admits? I got it today. Honestly not much to see there.
Kadisha Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 I got it today. Honestly not much to see there. Yeah just full of what seems like anxious internationals. Kind of clogs up your inbox, especially if you don't own a gmail account. Goose1459 and newdisplayname 2
Clay Made Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 I don't even care anymore I'm trying not to care but it doesnt seem to be working out too well.
twenty-one Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 Hopefully we'll hear today! No news might be good news
Pinkman Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 Just got dinged by SIPA. Ridiculous, I have 3 years work experience and was informed to reapply with more work experience. The letter seemed quite personalised but I dont understand how they can want more work experience. Good luck to everyone else.
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