By now you’ve heard the news that MIA/MPA/MPA-DP Fall 2017 admissions decisions are out. Some of you received the wonderful news that you’ve been admitted to SIPA, and others received some news they weren’t hoping for. No matter where you fall on that spectrum, I promise to address your questions this week in a series of blog posts. For today, I want to give everyone more time to process their decisions…and to celebrate the achievements of those who were admitted. To mark it, here’s a look at all of the emotions — in gif form — those who were admitted must have felt when they read their letters.
First, you got an email stating your admissions decision was ready.

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You read and read, and then you realize it’s a waste of an email…Because we tell you to click on a link to move on to the next step.
While entering your account information on the log-in screen you think: “Why all the extra steps?! I already filled out a 20-page application, submitted essays, got over my fear of public speaking by answering that ridiculous video question, donated my kidney, and…”
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You’re confronted with your Status Page and little intimidating hyperlink that connects you to your letter. (Another link?!)
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And you’re somewhat annoyed with us.

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Then, confetti sprouted from the digital heavens and at first you weren’t sure the international symbol for celebration was real.
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That Frank Sinatra tune was also pretty cool, huh?!
As you continued to skim your admission letter, circling in on “congratulations,” you knew we weren’t playing a sick prank on you.
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Cue the much-deserved Happy Dance.
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In the end, you knew you deserved it because you are…
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