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Application Tip: Things to Avoid if Writing about the COVID-19 Pandemic

October 30, 2020October 27, 2020 Monica Vega Herrera

The coronavirus pandemic has affected us all in various ways. For some of you, it may have prompted your decision…

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The 2021 Columbia SIPA Application is Open

September 1, 2020October 13, 2020 Columbia SIPA

We are excited to announce that SIPA's 2021 Application is officially live.  We strongly recommend providing yourself with ample time…

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Application submitted! What now?

February 19, 2020 Stuart Caudill

So you’ve just submitted your application and, like I was, you’re probably dreading the thought of waiting for decisions to…

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The Personal Statement: What We Look For

December 27, 2019 Columbia SIPA

The personal statement is a common source of anxiety for applicants. We understand it can be difficult to articulate your…

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Studying Cybersecurity at SIPA: A Course Guide

November 18, 2019July 31, 2020 Stuart Caudill

Photo: SIPA students and recent graduates traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with senior industry professionals and SIPA alumni working in…

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Applying to SIPA as a Veteran or Active Duty Service Member

November 11, 2019 Stuart Caudill

The transition from military service to graduate school can be intimidating, and veterans may have many concerns including how to…

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Struggling to plan for applications? Here’s my timeline.

October 1, 2019July 31, 2020 Nabila Mohd Hassan

Applying to graduate school can be daunting especially if you have work and personal commitments that make it hard to…

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Start early! Four things applicants should do now

September 16, 2019 Stuart Caudill

The 2020 application is open, and we encourage all applicants to get an early start! While the deadlines for regular…

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The Waiting Game

March 9, 2019 Samantha Taylor

The people who all knowingly state patience is a virtue must have never felt the acute anxiety that accompanies waiting…

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4 Tips to Ace the GRE

October 3, 2018 Julia Chung

Julia Chung is born and raised in New Jersey, but hopes to be considered an honorary New Yorker. She is…

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Dec. 24 – University Holiday: Christmas

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