It is true that those who study at SIPA become part of an extensive network of SIPA alumni, but it is also true that graduates of SIPA are also tied to the larger Columbia University Alumni network. Columbia University is comprised of seventeen schools and graduates of each are connected to the larger whole. There…
SIPA and Careers in the U.S. Government
The Admissions Committee continues to work away and today I present the following student entry. The following was prepared by SIPA student Joshua Huneycutt, a second year MIA student concentrating in Energy and Environmental Policy. ___________________________ So you’re interested in working for the U.S. Government, but are worried that SIPA may be too far from…
The Waitlist
Decisions have now started to be published and we will continue to notify applicants as the Committee renders decisions. As a reminder, we cannot provide information on when specific decisions will be released, however I can say that it is likely that we will continue to publish decisions for at least another two weeks. A…
Decision Update: Please Read Carefully
As the title of this entry indicates, I hope you will read this message carefully as I explain where we are in the application review process. My goal is to answer questions you might have, assuage any fears, and give you the detailed information you need regarding the release of decisions. First, as I have…
Idioms and Admissions: Apples and Oranges
The earliest memory I can seem to muster of the idiom, “That is like comparing apples to oranges” is from high school. I can not remember if it was my Personal Finance teacher or my Cross Country coach, but it was one of the two (and comparing those two certainly is like comparing apples to…
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
Recent Posts
- Applying in Quarantine: What does a productive application schedule look like in a pandemic?
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- Program Assistant Introduction: Monica Vega Herrera MIA ’21
- Program Assistant Introduction: Sevita Rama MPA-DP ’21
- Program Assistant Introduction: Zawadia LeFang MPA ’21
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