Yale Jackson Institute 2016

[stmas78]

As I haven't seen any threads on Yale's Jackson Institute, I thought to start one Has anybody else out there applied to the MA in Global Affairs?

Looking at past years' results it seems that we will have to wait a bit longer for any news

I am international student who decided to apply even though it's a huge reach (I think). I haven't applied to other programs as I didn't think they would fit and as I have a pretty good plan B in case this doesn't work out.

What's your story?

 

[stmas78]

As nobody has responded yet and, I thought to start the conversation with my own background info.

Previous Schools (Name, type, or tier): University in Switzerland - not too known.
Previous Degrees and GPAs: BA Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies - GPA 3.6; MA Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies/Gender Studies - discontinued, GPA for the first year 3.77
GRE Scores (Verbal/Quantitative/Analytical Writing): 170 / 162 / 4.5
Previous Work Experience (Years, Type): 2 years working in different functions with two NGOs on the ground in Egypt with focus on gender, sexuality, violence against women, multiple consultancies with international organizations for conferences, 1 and a half years working in an IT department, 1 year of freelance translation and web development, plus some work as TA at my previous University both on undergrad and graduate level.
Math/Econ Background: None, except for what I had in High School. 
Foreign Language Background (if applicable to your program): Mother tongues: Italian, German; Fluent: English, Arabic; Good: French; Elementary: Farsi (used to be good), Spanish.
Experience abroad: 3 years in Egypt, month in Morocco, 3 months in Australia
Intended Field of Study in Grad School: Violence and the State, especially in connection with the analysis of Big Data; International Human Rights.
Long Term Professional Goals: Not quite sure yet. Hopefully a position in which I can make use of both my academic and  IT skills
Schools Applied to: Yale Jackson Institute.

I felt that Jackson was the only program offering me both a very flexible curriculum allowing me to explore topics I haven't yet covered, but want to, and the right courses for my intended field of study. It would be incredible to get accepted, but am not too hopeful as I would also need good funding to accept.

[rrrruoyao]

On 2016年2月11日 at 11:50 PM, stmas78 said:

As I haven't seen any threads on Yale's Jackson Institute, I thought to start one Has anybody else out there applied to the MA in Global Affairs?

Looking at past years' results it seems that we will have to wait a bit longer for any news

I am international student who decided to apply even though it's a huge reach (I think). I haven't applied to other programs as I didn't think they would fit and as I have a pretty good plan B in case this doesn't work out.

What's your story?

 

me here! don't think I'll have a shoot but still...really anxious...

[stmas78]

Yaaaaay! Hi! I don't think I have big chance either, but I wanted to give it a try Only a few more weeks, hopefully and we will know

 

[ticoindc]

Likewise! Got a couple of friends and former colleagues at Jackson and they only have good things to say about it. So hope it works out! 

[stmas78]

Hallo to you to! It's great to know I am not the only one that applied and is now anxiously awaiting an answer 

Do you mind if I ask what kind of background you guys have?

 

 

[ticoindc]

Hey there, sure thing. I've been in DC for the better part of a decade. Did my undergrad here in IR. I have been working at a leading think-tank for over five years now and feel that it is time to expand, both educationally and professionally, by going back to school. I work mostly on Latin America and climate change issues, so want to focus on that during my MA. I did ok on the GRE, not the best, but don't think it's an accurate representation of a candidate. Math/Econ, did the required courses in undergrad, and intend to challenge myself in a MA to improve my quant skills. I speak three languages fluently, and grew up abroad my entire life. March is around the corner! 

 

[stmas78]

11 hours ago, ticoindc said:

Hey there, sure thing. I've been in DC for the better part of a decade. Did my undergrad here in IR. I have been working at a leading think-tank for over five years now and feel that it is time to expand, both educationally and professionally, by going back to school. I work mostly on Latin America and climate change issues, so want to focus on that during my MA. I did ok on the GRE, not the best, but don't think it's an accurate representation of a candidate. Math/Econ, did the required courses in undergrad, and intend to challenge myself in a MA to improve my quant skills. I speak three languages fluently, and grew up abroad my entire life. March is around the corner! 

 

Those are very promising stats ! I would think you have a great chance to get in

And yes, March is around the corner. I am getting nervous, but at the same trying not to get my hopes up. They only admit very few people, so the chances are not great.

[Danbrenn]

I applied as well.  I think I am a long shot, esp because they gave me a hard pass last year.  Should be right around the corner though.  We heard around next week last year.  

[rrrruoyao]

1 hour ago, Danbrenn said:

I applied as well.  I think I am a long shot, esp because they gave me a hard pass last year.  Should be right around the corner though.  We heard around next week last year.  

i called them yesterday and they said they "are hoping" to wrap up the decisions by the end of next week.