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Message Board and Admitted Student Day

The admitted student Message Board is now live. Today I sent all admitted applicants an email with details and the same information is also detailed on the Welcome Page referenced in the admission letter. Applicants who receive an admission letter going forward will be able to view the instructions for logging in to the Message…

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Columbia SIPA 0 Comments

I'm Admitted, Now What?

I wanted to take an entry to touch on a few details for admitted students. My first encouragement is to keep reading this blog. I will continue to post information that is relevant to enrollment, financial aid, and a host of other topics. Second is to thoroughly review the Welcome Page noted in your admission…

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Matt Clemons 0 Comments

Crowd Sourcing of Crisis Information

A group of SIPA students was recently featured on Al Jazeera’s Web site. The story (text and video) shows how technology developed in Kenya is making it possible to have an impact during crisis situations, even if those interested in assisting are thousands of miles away. The text below is taken from the Al Jazeera…

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Matt Clemons 0 Comments

90%

We sit at just below 90% as far as admission decisions that have been published and are working diligently to wrap up as fast as we are able. Thanks again for your patience.

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Columbia SIPA 0 Comments

How Cool is NYC?

The title question for this entry does not have to do with temperature, it has to do with the international flavor of New York City. 40% of the people who live in New York City were not born in the United States. SIPA typically enrolls students that represent over 90 different countries. We also have…

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Matt Clemons 0 Comments