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Author: Steven Reid

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To Dual-Degree with an MBA or not? MBA vs. MIA/MPA with IFEP

March 23, 2020 Steven Reid

For the people wanting to steer their careers toward economics and finance, a huge question appears very often.....Should I get…

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Academics/Meet the SIPA Community

A week in the life of a 2nd year student

December 3, 2019 Steven Reid

If you haven't guessed it by now, the 2nd year student is none other than moi (aka Steven, who is…

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Application Advice

Surviving (and thriving) the Video Essay

November 27, 2019July 31, 2020 Steven Reid

Photo Credit Remember: The video essay is available after you submit your application and pay the application fee. The Video…

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Meet the SIPA Community/Student Life

Getting Involved in Campus – Inside and Outside SIPA

November 20, 2019July 31, 2020 Steven Reid

Of course, you're thinking of applying to SIPA for all the great classes climate policy and impact investing we have…

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Meet the SIPA Community

Why I Applied to SIPA – It All Started In High School

November 4, 2019 Steven Reid

My path to studying at SIPA started from when I was a child. Growing up the Bronx, NY, I was…

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Application Advice

Application Advice – Asking for Recommendations

October 18, 2019 Steven Reid

You're filling out your application and then DREAD fills you.......RECOMMENDATIONS. You have to ask other people to tell SIPA why…

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Academics

Exploring International Finance and Economic Policy (IFEP)

September 24, 2019 Steven Reid

"Oh, you're IFEP? You MUST be smart." "IFEP? No, I'm good after macro, no more for me." "IFEP! You're going…

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Meet the SIPA Community

Program Assistant Introduction: Steven Reid MIA ’20

September 12, 2019July 31, 2020 Steven Reid

Steven Reid was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. He is a second-year Master of International Affairs student…

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Office Working Remotely

Due to COVID-19, the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid are working remotely until further notice.

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Important Dates

January 18, 2021: University Closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday

FEBRUARY: MIA, MPA, MPA-DP Final Application Deadline

APRIL 28: SIPA Graduation

APRIL 30: Columbia University Commencement

Recent Posts

  • Black History Month: Celebrating SIPA Alumni and Their Impact on the World
  • A View from the Class: Dokyoung Koo MIA ’21
  • Upcoming External Fellowship Deadlines
  • Three Campus and Student Life Resources, Virtual and In-Person

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