An alum once told me that the best and worst thing about being at SIPA is the amount of choice…
Start early! Four things applicants should do now
The 2020 application is open, and we encourage all applicants to get an early start! While the deadlines for regular…
Ten Tips on Managing Stress During the Application Process
Thanks to Melanie Pagan, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Wellness at the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) at SIPA, for…
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3 Tips for Adjusting to the Grad School Grind
Thanks to Hon W. for submitting this blog topic. Submit your idea for a blog post here. The average age of…
Being a First-Generation Latina at Columbia SIPA
Thanks to Karla Henriquez MPA ’19 for this post, in response to a topic submitted by Adam B. Submit your…
“I didn’t get the decision I wanted. What now?”
Decisions for Fall 2019 were recently released for Columbia SIPA, so by now you should know your SIPA admissions decision.…
The Waiting Game
The people who all knowingly state patience is a virtue must have never felt the acute anxiety that accompanies waiting…
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: MPA/MIA v. JD
This piece was co-authored by Julia Chung, my fellow program assistant at the Admissions Office. For those of you who…
The January 5th deadline has passed. What happens now?
It's Winter Break but January is a busy time for us here in the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid…
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Use the optional essay to your advantage
Application deadlines are here, and the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid has been getting a lot of calls and…