lou.nixon Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I applied to UPenn's Fels Institute of Government full-time MPA program (not the executive program). I accepted the invitation to do an optional interview with an alum tomorrow. Has anyone else interviewed? Any thoughts on preparation? How about thoughts on phone interviews in general? Thanks everyone! -Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klo724 Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 I also did the interview last week! Obviously, you have already completed your interview too by now I wish we had a better idea of where we are in the process, but I guess we will just have to waitttttt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dear_valentine07 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 On 2/11/2016 at 7:39 PM, lou.nixon said: I applied to UPenn's Fels Institute of Government full-time MPA program (not the executive program). I accepted the invitation to do an optional interview with an alum tomorrow. Has anyone else interviewed? Any thoughts on preparation? How about thoughts on phone interviews in general? Thanks everyone! -Lou Hey! Did you have your interview already? If so, how did it go? What kinds of questions did they ask? How did you prepare? Sorry for the million questions, mine's on Sunday and I'm nervous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou.nixon Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 On 2/29/2016 at 11:31 AM, dear_valentine07 said: On 2/29/2016 at 11:31 AM, dear_valentine07 said: Hey! Did you have your interview already? If so, how did it go? What kinds of questions did they ask? How did you prepare? Sorry for the million questions, mine's on Sunday and I'm nervous! Hey! Did you have your interview already? If so, how did it go? What kinds of questions did they ask? How did you prepare? Sorry for the million questions, mine's on Sunday and I'm nervous! Hey Valentine, I'm glad to see another Fels applicant here! The interview wasn't too scary. An alum called me and we talked for about half an hour about why I chose the program, why I'm interested in Philadelphia, and my future plans. Very standard stuff--and he was very relaxed about it. There weren't any surprises. It's a small program, so I'm crossing my fingers--hopefully we both get in! You'll have to update us with how your interview goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparks1 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Anyone heard from Fels? Still waiting on them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klo724 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 On March 9, 2016 at 1:40 PM, sparks1 said: Anyone heard from Fels? Still waiting on them! Such a long wait! I think it is safe to assume that they will ALL come out on March 15! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajarafiu Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Has anyone heard from Fels so far? (I was interviewed by Director of Admissions & Graduate Studies on the 2nd of March) - So damn anxious, *Fingers crossed* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou.nixon Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 5 hours ago, rajarafiu said: Has anyone heard from Fels so far? (I was interviewed by Director of Admissions & Graduate Studies on the 2nd of March) - So damn anxious, *Fingers crossed* I have not heard anything yet, but I think the decisions should arrive by tomorrow. It looks like they started to roll in on March 14th last year. Has anyone applied for a dual degree with the Fels MPA? Good luck everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajarafiu Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 18 hours ago, lou.nixon said: I have not heard anything yet, but I think the decisions should arrive by tomorrow. It looks like they started to roll in on March 14th last year. Has anyone applied for a dual degree with the Fels MPA? Good luck everyone! I have applied to the standard 2 year MPA program. No dual degree. Just curious, which other degree are you pursuing alongside the MPA? Best of Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou.nixon Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 5 hours ago, rajarafiu said: I have applied to the standard 2 year MPA program. No dual degree. Just curious, which other degree are you pursuing alongside the MPA? Best of Luck! I've been accepted to the Ed Policy program, which can be combined with the MPA for a dual degree--but only if I get accepted to Fels! Hopefully today is the day we find out. Best of luck to you, too! --Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klo724 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 This shall be known as the longest day ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klo724 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I just got the email to check the website! I got in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajarafiu Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) On 3/16/2016 at 9:40 PM, Klo724 said: I just got the email to check the website! I got in! And I have been wait-listed! Gutted! (Don't know what to do; final decision to come by mid-April) - Any chance that someone knows what are the chances of admission (slim, I guess?) - And what about aid consideration? - Should I forget Fels and pursue other options where I got in? P.S. I think my average quantitative background was the deal breaker. :/ Edited March 18, 2016 by rajarafiu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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