Archive for Admissions – Page 25

What makes a good candidate?

Insider tips on what the SIPA admissions committee looks for in an applicant

There is no “perfect” candidate.  Many of our applicants are interested in advancing professionally within their field, while others are changing their careers entirely. Some have stellar academic records, and many have stumbled a time or two while in college. And every type of applicant has been admitted to SIPA. Thus, due to the diversity of our applicant pool, there are no firm requirements for applying (and that includes GPA, GRE/GMAT scores and work history).

For a general idea of what we look for in a candidate academically and professionally, read the following recommendations for making your application as competitive as possible.

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Help! Your pressing email questions are answered

It’s up to you: will you be a hard-boiled egg, ready to take the heat…or will you crack under the pressure of pending deadlines?

With the January 5, 2015 application cut-off date almost here, we know that you’re probably freaking out about making the admissions deadline. In fact, we know you are because we receive about 50-70 individual emails Every. Single. Day. (But we don’t mind because that’s what we’re here for!) As always, we’re responding to your emails as quickly as we can, but with the holidays here it can take us some time. (In the last week, we’ve received more than 360 emails! Wow!) So please be patient and bear with us as we get all of your questions answered as fast as we can.

As a holiday treat, we’ve answered some of your most-pressing questions below.

Good luck with your application! And happy holidays!

P.S. Whatever you do, DON’T “crack” under the pressure. We know you’ll get your application in on time.

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Can my application be incomplete?

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We have received several questions today about whether or not prospective applicants can submit their applications before recommendation letters or official-score reports are received, and after the rest of their application is complete (e.g., resumes, essays and transcripts). Read More →

Thanksgiving

This Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th, the Admissions Office will be closed in recognition of the American holiday, Thanksgiving. Please be aware that we will not respond to phone calls or emails until Monday, December 1st when we reopen after the holidays.

We encourage you to learn more about our programs and application here. Long holiday weekends are excellent opportunities to get started on the application!

As a reminder, our upcoming deadlines for fall 2015 entry are January 5th, 2015 (for fellowship consideration) and February 5th, 2015 (the final application deadline).

Have a wonderful holiday!

Photo courtesy of Inga Sarda-Sorensen

Photo courtesy of Inga Sarda-Sorensen

Why SIPA is the place for you

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We know selecting a graduate school is no easy task. There are several options each applicant must weigh to ensure they’re making the right decision for their future. SIPA appreciates the fact that everyone’s priorities and desires are multifaceted and evolving‑–and that’s something we understand quite well.

As the world’s first and most global public policy school, SIPA produces and shares new knowledge on the critical public policy challenges facing the global community. We train young leaders to engage multiple levels of governance and to reach effective solutions.

And those young leaders are creating real-world solutions as we speak. SIPA students and graduates are accomplishing so much in the global community, from developing dynamic Kickstarter projects for global news to teaching vocational training programs for HIV/AIDS affected communities overseas.

By showcasing outstanding “Seeple” accomplishments, we know you’ll get a glimpse into what your own future will hold at SIPA. Here’s a look at how our current students and graduates are becoming the global leaders of tomorrow, today:

Lauren Greubel, MPA ’15, traveled to Baku, Azerbaijan, to present at the First Global Forum on Youth Policies. She spoke about the importance of addressing needs of youth through education and engaging youth in the design of education systems.

Christina Hawatmeh, MIA ’14, was featured in the Village Voice this week for her startup, Protestify, which tracks protests around the world and connects activists, protesters and citizen journalists with professional journalists.

Todd Miner, MPA-ESP ’11, was honored with a NASPAA Spotlight Award for “outstanding contributions toward solving public-sector problems.” The award reflects Miner’s work as a director at Friends of Rockaway, in which he helped lead recovery efforts in one of the New York City neighborhoods hit hardest by Superstorm Sandy in 2012.

Happy reading!

 

"The most global public policy school, where an international community of students and faculty address world challenges."

—Merit E. Janow, Dean, SIPA, Professor of Practice, International and Economic Law and International Affairs

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