It has been five business days since the application deadline passed and I want to provide an update to give some insight on how things are going. As a reminder, we print application batches (explained here) and each batch can contain up to 600 pages of printed information. We have printed 90% of the applications…
Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship
U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents who are proficient in certain languages may be interested in submitting an application for a Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship (FLAS). SIPA will consider newly admitted applicants for funding through this program. Graduate school student recipients receive $18,000 toward tuition and a $15,000 stipend. The timing of our…
Fall 2011 Applicant Facts Post #1
Over the next few weeks I will flavor the blog with a few entries based on facts about our applicant pool for fall 2011. I thought it might be nice for applicants to know more about the pool of applicants that they are a part of. I will start with some information on the citizenship…
Business As Usual . . . and then Some
As I mentioned in an earlier post, roughly 50% of the applications we receive each year are submitted within 72 hours of the deadline. This year was no different, in fact the percentage was a bit higher than normal. 63% of you applying for fall 2011 consideration submitted your application within 72 hours of the…
Financial Planning – Now, Not Later
I know what you are thinking . . . the January 5th admission deadline has passed, now I can kick my feet up and wait for my admission decision in March. While this might be one possible option, it is not the option I recommend. It is no secret, attending graduate school can be expensive. …
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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- Program Assistant Introduction: Sevita Rama MPA-DP ’21
- Program Assistant Introduction: Zawadia LeFang MPA ’21
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