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Month: March 2018

Academics

Changing Concentrations: You don’t have to stick with the concentration you picked when you first applied.

March 27, 2018 Tedros Abraham

At SIPA, every MIA and MPA student pursues a concentration and specialization. These are similar to an undergraduate major and…

Read More Changing Concentrations: You don’t have to stick with the concentration you picked when you first applied.

General

I Didn’t Get the Decision I Wanted – What Can I Do?

March 22, 2018 Emily Tao

This post was adapted from a previous version. We released decisions for Fall 2018 admissions about two weeks ago, so…

Read More I Didn’t Get the Decision I Wanted – What Can I Do?

Academics/Admissions/Financing your Degree

Next Steps for Admitted Students, Fall 2018

March 19, 2018 Emily Tao

First off, a big congratulations on being accepted to Columbia SIPA! I hope you celebrated this achievement - it was a…

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Admissions

Fall 2018 MIA, MPA, and MPA-DP Decisions Are Out! #SIPAClassof2020

March 9, 2018 Emily Tao

We’re excited to announce that admissions decisions have been released for the MIA, MPA, and MPA-DP programs. Applicants are notified…

Read More Fall 2018 MIA, MPA, and MPA-DP Decisions Are Out! #SIPAClassof2020

General

Update from Admissions, and a View of Applicant Demographics

March 8, 2018 Emily Tao

Now that the application process has ended, I wanted to update you on what's going on here at SIPA Admissions.…

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Meet the SIPA Community

A View from the Class: Cortney Newell

March 7, 2018 Emily Tao

Hoping everyone stays safe and warm as the winter storm approaches New York! The SIPA Office of Alumni and Development…

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Meet the SIPA Community

A View from the Class: Weyni Tadesse Berhe

March 6, 2018 Emily Tao

The SIPA Office of Alumni and Development is pleased to share another installment of A View from the Class, a…

Read More A View from the Class: Weyni Tadesse Berhe

Important Dates

Dec. 20 – Fall term: Fellowship consideration deadline for MIA/MPA/MPA-DP applicants

Dec. 24 – University Holiday: Christmas

Dec. 27-28; Dec. 30 – Jan. 3 – University Holidays

Jan. 17, 2022 – University Holiday: Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observed

Feb. 5 – Fall term: Final deadline for MIA/MPA/MPA-DP applicants

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