nycpolicy Posted November 24, 2017 Posted November 24, 2017 I didn't see a post dedicated to NYU Wagner 2018 applicants so here goes! Is anyone applying by the December 1st deadline? How are your applications shaping up?
yellina122 Posted November 24, 2017 Posted November 24, 2017 I am! I have my essays squared away but still need to do the video. I'm not entirely sure what I'm going to say, and I don't want to re-record so many times that it comes off robotic. So we shall see what happens!
nycpolicy Posted November 24, 2017 Author Posted November 24, 2017 Awesome, all the best! It seems pretty weird to me that there is such a large gap between the first and second deadlines..any idea why that is so?
yellina122 Posted November 25, 2017 Posted November 25, 2017 My best guess is that having more decisions made sooner is beneficial in terms of funding. Money-wise, if you want a merit-based scholarship, fellowship, or assistantship, you need to get in your materials by December 1, and then according to their website decisions will be March 2. It makes sense since many of the fellowships etc. will involve interviews, and they want folks to have a solid chance to assess their NYU offer before they come up against other schools' deadlines. Most of the top--tier schools (especially the Ivy's) want you to enroll by mid-April. I'm betting that the "second round" applicants get very little, if any $$$. But I'm also totally in favor of hearing back ASAP! The suspense kills. Waiting on SIPA right now too after hitting their early deadline and the constant refreshing is making my computer hate me.
brown queer Posted November 26, 2017 Posted November 26, 2017 ah, yes! applying by 1st december! is the fellowship application separate? does that happen post the application submission? good luck to you guys! xx
Ellen123 Posted November 27, 2017 Posted November 27, 2017 I'm also applying by Dec 1. Just finalized my video this weekend - trying not to re-watch it too many times because I hate how I look/sound on camera! Not sure about all the fellowships, but in the application there is box you check "yes" if you want to apply for fellowships. Then a drop down with two fellowships appears, and you can enter the essay in a box below.
nycpolicy Posted November 27, 2017 Author Posted November 27, 2017 Yes the fellowship application is with the general ones. Some require essays, but for others you just need to tick a box if your'e interested. Are you all doing webcam videos or going more creative?
yellina122 Posted November 28, 2017 Posted November 28, 2017 I went with a straight up webcam in a well-lit area, and added a title thingamajig in with iMovie. Not too fancy.
Ellen123 Posted November 30, 2017 Posted November 30, 2017 I just set my DSLR camera up on some books and shot it straight on, and did some minor edits, etc in iMovie. If video skills is required for admission, I certainly won't be getting in!
nycpolicy Posted December 2, 2017 Author Posted December 2, 2017 Hope everyone was able to submit their apps last night. This wait till March is going to be killing - best of luck to all of us!!
OverCloudy Posted December 5, 2017 Posted December 5, 2017 Anyone received any notification yet? Though the 1st round result ddl is March 2th, I believe in December some of us will get a ticket! Best luck to all Wagner applicants!
Ellen123 Posted December 5, 2017 Posted December 5, 2017 6 hours ago, OverCloudy said: Anyone received any notification yet? Though the 1st round result ddl is March 2th, I believe in December some of us will get a ticket! Best luck to all Wagner applicants! What makes you think that? Do they look at apps on a rolling basis before the deadline? I submitted mine only two days before the deadline, so I doubt I'll hear anything so soon.
OverCloudy Posted December 5, 2017 Posted December 5, 2017 1 hour ago, Ellen123 said: What makes you think that? Do they look at apps on a rolling basis before the deadline? I submitted mine only two days before the deadline, so I doubt I'll hear anything so soon. Yeah I believe they make decisions on a rolling basis. Heard from another guy who received offer only 20 days after his submission to NYU Tandon.
yellina122 Posted December 5, 2017 Posted December 5, 2017 1 hour ago, OverCloudy said: Yeah I believe they make decisions on a rolling basis. Heard from another guy who received offer only 20 days after his submission to NYU Tandon. Judging by the results on Grad Cafe, Wagner seems to send out results pretty much exclusively in March and beyond, except for the handful of folks who are finalists for fellowships/scholarships and are notified a little sooner so they can interview. Though I suppose it's possible some folks hear sooner but don't post on here. But I'm all for hoping for something sooner!
Jamesvsteel Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 (edited) I applied by the deadline for the MUP program at Wagner, was super stressed about getting all the essay stuff together on time but managed that ok. Now one of my recommenders has randomly not submitted, even as of this morning. I'm really hoping Wagner is understanding of this situation since I really did a lot to make sure he understood the deadline and gave him many reminders. Anyway, which program is everyone applying to? Edited December 6, 2017 by Jamesvsteel
Policy.Planner.NYC Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Jamesvsteel said: I applied by the deadline for the MUP program at Wagner, was super stressed about getting all the essay stuff together on time but managed that ok. Now one of my recommenders has randomly not submitted, even as of this morning. I'm really hoping Wagner is understanding of this situation since I really did a lot to make sure he understood the deadline and gave him many reminders. Anyway, which program is everyone applying to? I also applied to the MUP program. Also applied to the MPP at Chicago Harris. I will be applying to Berkeley (MCP) and USC (MPP) as well. Depending on the results of my Early Action app to Chicago, I may consider Harvard GSD (MUP) and Penn Design (MCP).
Jamesvsteel Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 Nice! I'm also applying to Harris and GSD, I considered doing Harris' early action but it was SO early and their site said submitting in the first round still qualifies for financial aid so I decided to focus on the other hard deadlines. Other programs are split between MPP and MUPs at Michigan, Wisconsin, UIC, CMU, and Harvard Kennedy. I'll be thrilled to get in anywhere and even more thrilled if scholarships can make any of them financially tenable. Just have to apply and wait
lackey Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 Amen on these posts. I did Wagner, HKS, WWS, Harris (EA), and SIPA (EA). Praying for some good Birthday results for the latter 2.
Ellen123 Posted December 6, 2017 Posted December 6, 2017 I'm finalizing my WWS app now - Dec. 15th is fast approaching! Also applied to HKS, Harris (EA), and GSPP and have apps in the works for a few others.
nycpolicy Posted December 6, 2017 Author Posted December 6, 2017 Anyone here applying to Baruch Marxe?
Ellen123 Posted December 15, 2017 Posted December 15, 2017 Just got confirmation that my application is complete! Now, for the long wait. Does anyone know if NYU releases decisions all at once, or if there is a chance we could hear back before 3/2/18?
Jamesvsteel Posted December 15, 2017 Posted December 15, 2017 12 minutes ago, Ellen123 said: Just got confirmation that my application is complete! Now, for the long wait. Does anyone know if NYU releases decisions all at once, or if there is a chance we could hear back before 3/2/18? From what I've read on this site, it seems everyone gets notified more or less at the same time. Ellen123 1
yellina122 Posted December 15, 2017 Posted December 15, 2017 FYI I finally got an email saying my app is complete and has been forwarded to the Admissions Committee.
gelatinskeleton Posted December 15, 2017 Posted December 15, 2017 Oh no I didn't get an email!! But I did turn it in minutes before the portal closed so I am probably at the back of the cue/did something wrong hah. I've gone through so many emotions turning things in that I don't think I have the capacity to freak out anymore.
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