The Fall 2013 admission deadline is quickly approaching. Our inbox are receiving more emails and our phones are ringing frequently with questions. In the final weeks before the application deadline, we have been posting comments on some of the more popular questions, such as GREs, letters of recommendations, and essays. We will continue to discuss…
How to prep your recommenders
We get recommendation letters from all sorts of interesting people, from elected officials to corporate vice presidents to professors at the top of their field. But just because someone has a fancy title doesn’t mean they’re an expert at writing graduate school recommendations. Do not assume your references don’t need a little a coaching just…
Application Essay Question 2
Please share any additional information about yourself that you believe would be of interest to the Admissions Committee. Please focus on information that is not already reflected in the other parts of your application or might not be clear in the information submitted. You may also use this section to provide an explanation of any…
A Window into Being a Dual Degree Student
We are the academic mavericks at SIPA. We take an extra long time to introduce ourselves in classes. But it’s only because we are a different breed. A different type of crazy. Some of us are staying on for as long as 4 years. Super seniority, all for a good cause. For the purposes of…
What’s up with the GRE?
The GRE (GMAT) is probably one of the most annoying parts about applying to grad school. We know that, and we are sorry about making you go through with it, but is it an important part of your application. Definitely not the most important one, but it is another way for us to better evaluate…
Office Working Remotely
Please note, due to COVID-19, the SIPA Admissions and Financial Aid office are working remotely starting March 16, 2020, until further notice.
We will continue to respond to emails as promptly as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Important Dates
October 15, 2020: MIA/MPA/MPA-DP Spring Application Deadline
November 1, 2020: MIA/MPA/MPA-DP Fall Application Early Action Deadline
November 3, 2020: U.S. Election Day
January 5, 2021: MIA/MPA/MPA-DP Fall Fellowship Consideration Deadline
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