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

The final virtual mini faculty lectures are coming out, and our professors and prospective candidates have had lively conversations about…
The graduate school application process, no doubt, involves a lot of physical, mental, and emotional energy. It’s also fair to…
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Please know that Columbia University will be closed in observance of the U.S. Thanksgiving holidays from November 24 - 26.…
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As an international dual degree student between Sciences Po Paris and SIPA, I can attest that these programs present a…
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If you are thinking of graduate school, attending a class is a fantastic way of determining if a school's experience…
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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Those of you who have joined me for a Virtual MIA/MPA Information Session know that I plug SIPA's YouTube channel…
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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