123seekay123 Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 By the way, there are a lot of beautiful people at SIPA and I've heard they know how to throw a good party ! You should tell Revolution!
IshmaelRaheem Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 Still waiting on the MPA here too. I'm not holding my breath though, and even if I get in the program would really have to wow me to make me turn down substantial funding from Wagner and American.
soaps Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 You should tell Revolution! I'm sure he'd tell us the MBA students are far more beautiful than the SIPA students--there's not even a comparison! On top of that, SIPA students are routinely excluded from the far swankier MBA parties. soaps and alf10087 2
lemony Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 Finally received a decision; waitlisted until further notice. Aka more waiting. In the words of Liz Lemon from 30 Rock, BLERGH.
tribesdude Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 So disappointed, received my decision and well it is a rejection. They gave me the good old "While your achievements to date are impressive, most successful applicants possess considerable professional experience." and "Each year, the Committee recommends that a small number of candidates in your position consider reapplying.". Well I guess Ill be going to Wagner then. Still NYC but have always wanted to attend Columbia... Good luck to everyone who is still waiting for a decision.
waqfi Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 In for MIA, no funding. Now I'm trying to choose between Chicago CIR (1/3 funded) and this...my head hurts thinking about it
ss1987 Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 In for MIA, no funding. Now I'm trying to choose between Chicago CIR (1/3 funded) and this...my head hurts thinking about it In almost the same situation, Duke 1/3 funded or SIPA with no funding :/
alf10087 Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 I'm starting to doubt if they even have my application, heh
Pinkman Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) Am I still the only one waiting? Still no update on the application page? Edited March 18, 2013 by Pinkman
soaps Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 For anyone who's funded, what is your financial package like?
ohcoture Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 Hi all, Wanted to ask for people's opinions since I've realized how little I know about grad school since joining these forums... Would you do HKS MPP for 40k/yr or SIPA MPA for 30k/yr? Neither worth the money? Greatly appreciate any input.
gatsby8724 Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 I'm still waiting as well Pinkman. I'm not totally clear why they release decisions this way, but I'm sure there's method to the madness. It's just that it's so late in the admissions cycle and deadlines to accept decisions are coming up fast! Hang in there and good luck!
soaps Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) Hi all, Wanted to ask for people's opinions since I've realized how little I know about grad school since joining these forums... Would you do HKS MPP for 40k/yr or SIPA MPA for 30k/yr? Neither worth the money? Greatly appreciate any input. I think it depends what you want to do. I don't have the luxury of choosing between HKS and SIPA, but $20,000 over two years isn't insignificant. I think, between all the top programs, the benefits of one school over the other (within public service) are pretty marginal. Is that marginal difference worth $20,000 for Harvard? Maybe if you want to broaden your career prospects, as HKS has better private sector placement. HKS definitely has the better brand name of the two, but (as others have pointed out) SIPA seems to be devoting more resources to the school in recent years including a new loan forgiveness program. Harvard's program isn't actually loan forgiveness. SIPA also has a combo of tuition assistance/stipend/salary for TAships compared with Harvard giving TAs a basic wage. Also, if each city factors into your consideration, I think New York offers a lot more for the money than Boston. $10,000 almost pays your rent in NYC for a year (if you're living in Harlem, at least). Are any of these degrees with the money? That's a harder question. Good luck deciding! Edited March 18, 2013 by soapwater ohcoture 1
vetoooooo Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 So... No MPA-DP yet? Anyone? still no news about DP. guess we have to wait another day:(
gatsby8724 Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 Just got my email -- accepted into the MPA program with a $20K fellowship + IFP. I am shocked and honored!
alf10087 Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) Just got my email -- accepted into the MPA program with a $20K fellowship + IFP. I am shocked and honored! That means there's still hope. Is there an additional benefit from being IFP? Edited March 18, 2013 by alf10087
Pinkman Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 Just got my email -- accepted into the MPA program with a $20K fellowship + IFP. I am shocked and honored! Congrats! The long wait continues.
PoissonZheng Posted March 19, 2013 Posted March 19, 2013 Got a wait list. Gonna wait till April and decide among the options.
Rugger Posted March 19, 2013 Posted March 19, 2013 In (some time after 7pm eastern-- I'd given up hope of getting a result today)! Congrats to all those accepted. Hopefully those still waiting won't have to wait too long.
JFactor Posted March 19, 2013 Posted March 19, 2013 Congratulations to all who got good news. I'm slightly bummed but overall my application season went better than I expected. Now it's going to open houses and decision time.
Kadisha Posted March 19, 2013 Posted March 19, 2013 I'm seriously having an issue deciding where to go since I would much rather work in the private sector and I am not sure which program gives me a leg up in that area. I'm thinking that SIPA's location in NY would help with that, but I'm not sure. Anyone care to chip in on this?
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