recommendation requests… with little time.
Recently a former colleague (and friend) asked if I could write her a letter of recommendation for graduate school. Of course, I was happy to do it. But then she told me that she needed the letter in...
View ArticleWish I had known
Congratulations! If you’re reading this you are almost ready to start your SIPA adventure! (And I ,God-willing, have a high paying job recruiting and training women in American politics.) This is not...
View Articlemoving to New York
Many of our students move to New York City from far away lands and some not so far away places. But if you are going to be living in New York City for the first time, you should start your apartment...
View Articlequants are not that scary when we’ve got your back
If you majored in business or a natural science in undergrad then you are probably not that concerned about math. However, if you are like a large proportion of SIPA students who concentrated more on...
View ArticleCan’t say it enough
[As the saying goes] To put your best foot forward, below are some helpful tips to be aware of as you prepare your SIPA application. Graduate School is expensive so finding money to fund your education...
View ArticleHappy New Year from us to you!
Earlier in the semester, you met some of our student PAs (Program Assistants) and read their posts over the last few months. Since we’re beginning the new year, we thought we would share some advice...
View Articlemore words of advice (because we can’t help ourselves)
As a SIPA representative who has interacted with applicants hoping to get into SIPA, I know that the final stage of the application process yields both relief and stress for prospective students who...
View ArticleMy Application is Complete – Now What?
So your application is submitted and all materials have been received (i.e. complete), now you have some free time to start preparing for school in the fall. What should I do? Good question! We have...
View ArticleSIPA Decisions: What Happens If You Are Not Admitted
Each year, the admissions office receives thousands of applications for 400 spots. This means that unfortunately, we are in the difficult position of rejecting some qualified applicants who would...
View ArticleApplying for graduate school? Things you can start doing now.
You’re thinking about going back to graduate school? Graduate school can be a rewarding experience where you can explore, engage and think… while establishing yourself for career advancement or job...
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