While the last few months have introduced a number of different challenges, the Admissions team continues to demonstrate our unwavering…
Columbia SIPA Spring 2021 Application Now Live
We are happy to announce that our Spring 2021 application is live for our MIA, MPA, and MPA-DP programs. For…
Update for 2021 application period: GRE/GMAT test requirements
GRE or GMAT scores are required of all applicants, as we have found them to be useful indicators of academic…
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Top Five Classes At SIPA: A List From a Second Year EPD Student
Note from Admissions: Class visits are currently open! Register soon as spots fill up quickly. So, after being at SIPA…
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Application submitted! What now?
So you’ve just submitted your application and, like I was, you’re probably dreading the thought of waiting for decisions to…
The Personal Statement: What We Look For
The personal statement is a common source of anxiety for applicants. We understand it can be difficult to articulate your…
Studying Cybersecurity at SIPA: A Course Guide
Photo: SIPA students and recent graduates traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with senior industry professionals and SIPA alumni working in…
“Should I apply?”
I had the pleasure of meeting many prospective students while attending Idealist graduate fairs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and…
Why I applied ‘Early Action’
I applied Early Action to SIPA, where decisions are non-binding, in November 2017 to start in Fall 2018. I applied…
Demystified: The Quantitative and Language Resume
One of the most challenging parts of the application process at SIPA is the Quantitative and Language Resume (judged by…