Columbia SIPA's 2023 Application for MIA/MPA/MPA-DP is officially live! We strongly recommend providing yourself with ample time to prepare a…
My Reapplication to SIPA: Advice from an Alumni
My name is Irina and I am from Bucharest, Romania. I studied Economic and Political Development with a double specialization…
Program Assistant Introduction: Carolina Tamayo MIA ’22
Note from Admissions: The 2021-2022 academic year is an exciting one as we all return to campus. You've met Catherine,…
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Final deadline reminder and last-minute tips
Our final admissions deadline for the MIA/MPA/MPA-DP programs of February 5, 2022, is coming up. here are a few reminders…
Program Assistant Introduction: Joey Fernandez MPA ’22
Note from Admissions: The 2021-2022 academic year is an exciting one as we all return to campus. We're excited to welcome…
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Recommendation Letters 101
Because of the sheer quantity of applicants and because of the geographic distances from which they apply, SIPA regrettably cannot…
Staying Confident and Calm through the Application Process: an Interview with Madai Sauceda MPA ‘23
1. How did you decide to apply to SIPA? Did you always see yourself here? Or, did going to Columbia…
“What are my chances if I have a bad grade?”
Years ago, I remember getting back to my apartment after meeting up with a friend for dinner. I was in…
What Do All the Deadlines Mean?
If you are applying to start during the fall semester, you may have noticed that there are several options for…
Calling all HBCU Grads: Jasmine McClam MPA ’22 on how her HBCU led her to SIPA
Originally from Houston, TX, Jasmine McClam is a second-year MPA student concentrating in Urban and Social Policy (USP) and specializing in…
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