Because of the sheer quantity of applicants and because of the geographic distances from which they apply, SIPA regrettably cannot…
Staying Confident and Calm through the Application Process: an Interview with Madai Sauceda MPA ‘23
1. How did you decide to apply to SIPA? Did you always see yourself here? Or, did going to Columbia…
“What are my chances if I have a bad grade?”
Years ago, I remember getting back to my apartment after meeting up with a friend for dinner. I was in…
External Funding – Upcoming Deadlines
The SIPA Financial Aid Office maintains a database of external funding opportunities, and we wanted to alert students to some…
What Do All the Deadlines Mean?
If you are applying to start during the fall semester, you may have noticed that there are several options for…
Breaking Down SIPA Slang and Ensuring Clearer Communication with Admissions
Need clarification on some of these terms? We’ve defined and explained some commonly misunderstood SIPA-lingo. We’ve also added some advice…
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Entrepreneurship as a Policy Tool in the Time of COVID-19
If you are interested in learning more about entrepreneurship and social innovation at Columbia SIPA, we invite you to join…
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A View from the Class: Toumai Kafri MIA ’22
The SIPA Office of Alumni and Development is pleased to share A View from the Class, a series featuring current…
Emerging Voices Program Seeks to Add Diversity in National Security Professions
Our International Security Policy concentration has grown rapidly over the years in curriculum and scope. If you are interested in…
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Calling all HBCU Grads: Jasmine McClam MPA ’22 on how her HBCU led her to SIPA
Originally from Houston, TX, Jasmine McClam is a second-year MPA student concentrating in Urban and Social Policy (USP) and specializing in…
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