The coronavirus pandemic has affected us all in various ways. For some of you, it may have prompted your decision…
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SIPA, I choose you!
Choosing the right graduate school is no easy feat. There are so many factors to consider that you end up…
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…
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…
Struggling to plan for applications? Here’s my timeline.
Applying to graduate school can be daunting especially if you have work and personal commitments that make it hard to…
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Why I Chose SIPA
I remember receiving the email on my decision like it was yesterday. I was sitting in my undergraduate institution’s computer…
The Waiting Game
The people who all knowingly state patience is a virtue must have never felt the acute anxiety that accompanies waiting…
ISP, Will You Be Mine?
In honor of Galentine’s Day and as an International Security Policy (ISP) concentrator, I thought I would write a blog post…
Come meet our Admissions staff to get your application questions answered
Where will the Columbia admissions team be in the next few weeks? We'll be traveling to you, available on campus,…
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We’ll be in the U.S. PNW soon — and a Spring application deadline reminder
The Columbia SIPA admissions team is still traveling to attend various graduate school fairs around the world. We've met a…
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