The following was composed by John Hughes, a second year MIA student studying Political and Economic Risk Analysis. __________________________ Life at SIPA can be busy between classes, job recruiting, hanging out with friends and trying to attend as many of the cool daily lectures, roundtables, speeches and events as possible. Here’s a taste of a…
Letters of Recommendation
Many applicants recently have asked about the “ideal” combination of recommendation letters. There is no real ideal combination, it really depends on the applicant; however let me elaborate a bit on the subject. Recommendation letters should come from one of two sources: academic or professional. In other words, from individuals who have supervised you in…
Age and the Application Process: Youth Considerations
I apologize in advance for the length of this entry, however I think it is important as the questions addressed come up quite frequently. I wrote it while on a long train ride recently. If you are still in school or have less than two years of work experience, this entry should provide some helpful…
Today at SIPA: Global Mayor's Forum
Image courtesy of karachi.metblogs.com SIPA Global Mayor’s Forum “Urban Policy, Global Challenges: A Conversation with Syed Mustafa Kamal, Mayor of Karachi, Pakistan” 6:00pm 1501, International Affairs Building 420 West 118th Street New York, NY Co-sponsored with: Columbia University’s South Asia Association and SIPA’s Urban Policy Concentration.
This Week at SIPA
The Harriman Institute and the Russian American Cultural Center Fragments from the Past: A Photography Exhibition by Yuri Shalamov, who worked for top Soviet magazines and newspapers for over thirty years. 11:00 am to 5:00 pm International Affairs Building, 12th Floor For additional information: www.russianamericanculture.com Monday, November 9 The Weatherhead East Asian Institute Brown Bag…
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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