NYU Wagner Spring 2014

[excusemyfrench]

Has anyone accepted an offer of admission yet?

[TimB]

I was accepted for Fall 2013; however, the thought of my wife and I paying to live in Manhattan for two years while also paying for most of a $40,000 a year school  (I missed the priority aid deadline since I was working on Hurricane Sandy, as was my key recommendation) was enough to drive me away.

 

A former professor of mine's daughter went there for their environmental program and she said that she loved it and couldn't be more happy. She's in the Peace Corps doing environmental work in eastern Europe now. 

 

It's a very good program, I think their urban planning program is ranked #2 nationally. It's especially good if you want to stay in the city. I think their Washington ties aren't quite as good as other schools like HKS, Duke, or American, although they do have a program that analyzes Congressional policies and assures internships in DC that accepts master's students. They have a really cool microfinance initiative there too. 

 

Their staff seemed really helpful when I met with them. I spoke to some current students when I was making up my mind and they said it's like a big family there, which will help if you're new to NYC.

 

Are you going to be new to the city? I went to Pace University in lower Manhattan my freshman year, and returned to live in Brooklyn after graduating from Syracuse so I'm pretty familiar with NYC and the kind of unique housing market there. I briefly lived in Washington Heights in upper Manhattan, in terms of rent I'd recommend it more than the areas of Queens and Brooklyn right across the river as they are becoming as expensive as Manhattan. Unless you're independently wealthy I'd abandon any hopes of living near NYU, Washington Square area condos start at like $1.5 million

[excusemyfrench]

I was accepted for Fall 2013; however, the thought of my wife and I paying to live in Manhattan for two years while also paying for most of a $40,000 a year school  (I missed the priority aid deadline since I was working on Hurricane Sandy, as was my key recommendation) was enough to drive me away.

 

A former professor of mine's daughter went there for their environmental program and she said that she loved it and couldn't be more happy. She's in the Peace Corps doing environmental work in eastern Europe now. 

 

It's a very good program, I think their urban planning program is ranked #2 nationally. It's especially good if you want to stay in the city. I think their Washington ties aren't quite as good as other schools like HKS, Duke, or American, although they do have a program that analyzes Congressional policies and assures internships in DC that accepts master's students. They have a really cool microfinance initiative there too. 

 

Their staff seemed really helpful when I met with them. I spoke to some current students when I was making up my mind and they said it's like a big family there, which will help if you're new to NYC.

 

Are you going to be new to the city? I went to Pace University in lower Manhattan my freshman year, and returned to live in Brooklyn after graduating from Syracuse so I'm pretty familiar with NYC and the kind of unique housing market there. I briefly lived in Washington Heights in upper Manhattan, in terms of rent I'd recommend it more than the areas of Queens and Brooklyn right across the river as they are becoming as expensive as Manhattan. Unless you're independently wealthy I'd abandon any hopes of living near NYU, Washington Square area condos start at like $1.5 million

 

Hey TimB, thanks for the tips. I'm not independently wealthy and have no interest in million dollar condos, but I've been looking through NYU's internal housing registry and there appear to be some decent options on there. I've visited New York many times but have never stayed for longer than a week or so. I visited Admissions before applying as well and had a really great impression of them. Excited to be in the city next year. Good luck with your endeavors!

[JoshChoe9988]

I will be going there as well for Spring 2014! I am going there for Health Policy & Management

[excusemyfrench]

I will be going there as well for Spring 2014! I am going there for Health Policy & Management

 

Oh sweet - congrats!! It's nice to see another Wagner grad.

[NPRjunkie]

I was accepted for Fall 2013; however, the thought of my wife and I paying to live in Manhattan for two years while also paying for most of a $40,000 a year school  (I missed the priority aid deadline since I was working on Hurricane Sandy, as was my key recommendation) was enough to drive me away.

 

A former professor of mine's daughter went there for their environmental program and she said that she loved it and couldn't be more happy. She's in the Peace Corps doing environmental work in eastern Europe now. 

 

It's a very good program, I think their urban planning program is ranked #2 nationally. It's especially good if you want to stay in the city. I think their Washington ties aren't quite as good as other schools like HKS, Duke, or American, although they do have a program that analyzes Congressional policies and assures internships in DC that accepts master's students. They have a really cool microfinance initiative there too. 

 

Their staff seemed really helpful when I met with them. I spoke to some current students when I was making up my mind and they said it's like a big family there, which will help if you're new to NYC.

 

Are you going to be new to the city? I went to Pace University in lower Manhattan my freshman year, and returned to live in Brooklyn after graduating from Syracuse so I'm pretty familiar with NYC and the kind of unique housing market there. I briefly lived in Washington Heights in upper Manhattan, in terms of rent I'd recommend it more than the areas of Queens and Brooklyn right across the river as they are becoming as expensive as Manhattan. Unless you're independently wealthy I'd abandon any hopes of living near NYU, Washington Square area condos start at like $1.5 million

 

NYU/Wagner accepts everyone and their cat at a premium exceeding the school's value to your resume. If you're using the USNews rankings, throw them out the window. NYU is the top ranked most expensive school in the country and one of the least generous in terms of financial aid.

 

No offense. But my god, save yourself the time and money. Look at SAIS or GWU for better programs at lower cost with more financial aid or Columbia if you want to be in NYC.

Edited November 27, 2013 by NPRjunkie

[ChrisCL]

Hey guys! I'm an international student coming from Chile, and I'll start my MPA at Wagner this Spring of 2014, so it'll be nice to know other Wagner community members. Haven't figured out yet how to see offerings at NYU's internal housing registry, so any help on that is appreciated...

Thanks in advance and hope to meet you guys in January!

[Naamoose]

Can anyone who was accepted in the past tell me if they received anything at all before their acceptance letter? I received an e-mail from the head of the specialty I applied for which I didn't know how to interpret. I applied for this fall. Thanks!

[TimB]

Can anyone who was accepted in the past tell me if they received anything at all before their acceptance letter? I received an e-mail from the head of the specialty I applied for which I didn't know how to interpret. I applied for this fall. Thanks!

 

I got a lot of automated invites to webinars, that was it.

 

I checked my email inbox and it looks like I got my acceptance letter on 3/8/13, with the financial aid info coming three days later. Just an FYI, they want a $1,000 deposit to hold your spot within a month or so of the date admissions offers go out. I assume that might be negotiable if you're tight on funds however.

[Naamoose]

Thanks! That leaves me with still thinking something strange is going on. I'll just have to wait and see.

[Red_Emma]

Hi, I applied to the Wagner Phd program and I also got an email from the head of my specialty that I don't really understand. If you PM me I can give you more exact wording.

[chaps]

Can anyone who was accepted in the past tell me if they received anything at all before their acceptance letter? I received an e-mail from the head of the specialty I applied for which I didn't know how to interpret. I applied for this fall. Thanks!

 

Hi Naamoose - I got an email from the Director of the program yesterday asking if I wanted to be put in touch with alumni/faculty. Was yours similar? I didn't know how to interpret either...

[Naamoose]

Hi Naamoose - I got an email from the Director of the program yesterday asking if I wanted to be put in touch with alumni/faculty. Was yours similar? I didn't know how to interpret either...

Yes, same idea. I guess this is something new they've decided to do. We'll just have to wait it out. Thanks!

[Messerchmitt309]

NYU/Wagner accepts everyone and their cat at a premium exceeding the school's value to your resume. If you're using the USNews rankings, throw them out the window. NYU is the top ranked most expensive school in the country and one of the least generous in terms of financial aid.

 

No offense. But my god, save yourself the time and money. Look at SAIS or GWU for better programs at lower cost with more financial aid or Columbia if you want to be in NYC.

 

NYU Wagner is a nationally recognized institution and is increasingly competitive in admissions. As someone that works in NYC government, I can assure you that Wagner's reputation and influence runs quite deep.

 

In any case, no one said that graduate school was going to be cheap no matter where you attend. Education is an investment. 

[gwualum4mpp]

Hi Naamoose - I got an email from the Director of the program yesterday asking if I wanted to be put in touch with alumni/faculty. Was yours similar? I didn't know how to interpret either...

 

Hello, I was considering asking a similar question. I got an email from admissions being asked if I would like to have someone from diverse groups get in touch with me (I'm Mexican). Obviously less related to merit though, but I'd say these inquiries are good signs, amiright?? Waiting is such a pain...lol

Edited February 21, 2014 by gwualum4mpp

[Naamoose]

Hello, I was considering asking a similar question. I got an email from admissions being asked if I would like to have someone from diverse groups get in touch with me (I'm Mexican). Obviously less related to merit though, but I'd say these inquiries are good signs, amiright?? Waiting is such a pain...lol

I had a conversation with one of the alumni. Definitely trying to sell the program and not in any way interview-like. I don't know what will happen in the end, but it certainly isn't a bad sign, let's put it that way.