Abibata Shanni Mahama, a second year student from Ghana, contributed the following post. ________________________________ The SIPA Pan-African Network (SPAN) is a student group at SIPA. It is geared toward the professional development of its members. It creates an informal community and provides a platform for students interested in the economic, political, and social development of…
Seriously, I Do Not have a Cat
You might not think it, but the process of assembling and reading admission files can take a physical toll on those that work in the office. I have gotten burned by hot printer parts, gouged by staples, strained muscles when lifting boxes of paper with my back instead of my legs, and felt pain in…
Miscellaneous Information: The Process
A few applicants have submitted inquiries regarding the application review process. Here are answers to some of the questions that have come in recently. ______________________ Does the completion date of my file impact the admission decision? No, the date a file is completed has no impact on the decision process. The process of completing files…
Fall 2010 Applicant Facts Post #4
Last week I shared the most common female applicant first names and I just know the males have been dying with anticipation, so here you have it. My brother and I both cracked the top 10. I just missed number one and my brother shares the #7 ranked name. Oh, and the couple that inspired…
SIPASA: MPA President
Alec Oveis will be graduating from SIPA this year and served as co-president of the SIPA Student Association (SIPASA). One student each from the MPA and MIA programs serve in a co-president role and Alec represented the MPA students. I asked Alec to share some of this thoughts with prospective students and he composed the…
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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