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Month: November 2021

Academics

Don’t miss out on a class visit; featuring new class “Impact Measurement and Evaluation for Sustainable Development”

November 29, 2021November 12, 2021 Emily Tao

The final virtual mini faculty lectures are coming out, and our professors and prospective candidates have had lively conversations about…

Read More Don’t miss out on a class visit; featuring new class “Impact Measurement and Evaluation for Sustainable Development”

Application Advice

Don’t let imposter syndrome stop you from applying – here’s my advice.

November 22, 2021November 19, 2021 Nicholas Chun

The graduate school application process, no doubt, involves a lot of physical, mental, and emotional energy. It’s also fair to…

Read More Don’t let imposter syndrome stop you from applying – here’s my advice.

Admissions

Upcoming events in anticipation of U.S. Thanksgiving Break

November 16, 2021November 12, 2021 Emily Tao

Please know that Columbia University will be closed in observance of the U.S. Thanksgiving holidays from November 24 - 26.…

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Academics/Admissions/Application Advice

Four Questions to Ask Yourself Before Applying to an International Dual Degree Program

November 15, 2021November 12, 2021 Shavon Bell

As an international dual degree student between Sciences Po Paris and SIPA, I can attest that these programs present a…

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Academics

Sign up for a virtual class visit; featuring new class “Multilateral Negotiations — Climate Change”

November 10, 2021October 29, 2021 Emily Tao

If you are thinking of graduate school, attending a class is a fantastic way of determining if a school's experience…

Read More Sign up for a virtual class visit; featuring new class “Multilateral Negotiations — Climate Change”

Admissions/Application Advice

Common Application Questions: Types of Recommenders

November 8, 2021October 29, 2021 Rachel Tang

As a Program Assistant at SIPA Admissions, I’ve noticed several concerns regarding recommenders for the MIA/MPA application. Below are answers…

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Admissions/Meet the SIPA Community

Virtual Class visits; and featuring a new class: Intersections of Race and Power in Development

November 4, 2021October 29, 2021 Emily Tao

Those of you who have joined me for a Virtual MIA/MPA Information Session know that I plug SIPA's YouTube channel…

Read More Virtual Class visits; and featuring a new class: Intersections of Race and Power in Development

Application Advice

Advice on this year’s Personal Statement vs. Second Essay

November 1, 2021October 29, 2021 Catherine Born

Today I’m here to talk to you about the second essay for the MPA/MIA application this year. Also note that…

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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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