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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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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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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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Roundup: The application advice posts that helped me when I was applying

October 19, 2021October 14, 2021 Catherine Born

Following up on my last post with tips for strengthening your application (which you can find here), here are some…

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Tips for Strengthening Your Application

October 18, 2021October 14, 2021 Catherine Born

While graduate school applications can be a stressful process, we are here to help. Having been through the application process…

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Program Assistant Introduction: Catherine Born MPA ’22

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 Catherine Born

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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Program Assistant Introduction: Sanskruti Majmudar MIA ’21

March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 Columbia SIPA

Sanskruti Majmudar is a first-generation Indian American from Boston, Massachusetts, and a second-year student in the Master of International Affairs…

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Some Do’s and Don’t’s for the January 5th Deadline

December 30, 2020December 21, 2020 Emily Tao

Do contact us early if you have questions or issues around your application. If you haven't imagined, our office gets really…

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About the Optional Diversity Essay

December 23, 2020November 1, 2021 Emily Tao

The Christmas holidays are this week, which means the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid will be closed December 24…

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Quick Tips for Successful and Manageable Application Process

December 1, 2020November 30, 2020 Tenzin Thargay

Congrats on taking the first steps toward crafting a SIPA application! Crafting an application can be a daunting task. With…

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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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