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Month: September 2018

Student Life

Current Events Roundup, September

September 28, 2018October 15, 2020 Niara Valerio

We are currently in week four of the Fall 2018 semester, and its already been a busy four weeks for…

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Admissions/Application Advice

Niara’s advice on preparing for the GRE

September 27, 2018 Niara Valerio

A great piece of advice I received when I was first applying to graduate school was to book a date…

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How to Ask for a Recommendation Letter

September 26, 2018 Gregory Joy

As part of the SIPA application, applicants are required to submit at two letters of recommendation. When it comes to…

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Program Assistant Introduction: Dylan Hoey

September 25, 2018 Emily Tao

Introducing our final new Program Assistant this semester, Dylan Hoey. Dylan Hoey is a second-year MPA student concentrating in Urban…

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Program Assistant Introduction: Julia Chung

September 24, 2018 Emily Tao

We're introducing our new group of program assistants with the Office of Admissions. You've already met Niara and Kier, so…

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Co-founder of Think.iT, Mehemed Bougsea ‘17, Shares His Entrepreneurial Journey

September 21, 2018 Emily Tao

Mehemed Bougsea MPA-DP '17 is transforming Tunsia's tech sector with his start-up Think.iT. Bougsea founded Think.iT after many years of desiring…

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Program Assistant Introduction: Kier Joy

September 13, 2018 Diane Nguyen

Our next program assistant introduction highlights one who has previously been featured before on the blog - Kier Joy! Kier…

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Program Assistant Introduction: Niara Valerio

September 10, 2018 Diane Nguyen

Class has officially started for the 2018-2019 academic year! With this semester, we have a brand new group of program…

Read More Program Assistant Introduction: Niara Valerio

Application Advice

Upcoming Graduate School Fairs

September 10, 2018 Columbia SIPA

The Columbia SIPA admissions team will be attending several upcoming events around the U.S., and we want to talk to…

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Admissions/Application Advice

Three Tips for Efficient Communication with our Office

September 6, 2018 Columbia SIPA

The Office of Admissions and Financial Aid is meant to be a resource for you as you go through the…

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

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