The personal statement is a common source of anxiety for applicants. We understand it can be difficult to articulate your…
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…
Your Frequently Asked Questions, Answered by Current SIPA Students!
Hello! The Admissions team would like to say congratulations to all Admitted Students! We have been receiving a lot of…
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Next Steps for Admitted Students, Fall 2019
First, another congratulations to you on being accepted to Columbia SIPA! I hope you celebrated this achievement – it was a…
“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.…
Next Steps for Admitted Students, Fall 2018
First off, a big congratulations on being accepted to Columbia SIPA! I hope you celebrated this achievement - it was a…
Some minor updates to SIPA’s programs
SIPA's undergoing some small changes this summer that you should know about; especially if you're planning to apply to one of our degree programs this year. While this blog focuses on the two-year programs, it never hurts to learn more about our part-time and one-year offerings as well. Here's a look at what's going on with each program.
What admitted students want to know about paying for SIPA
Have questions about billing and payments, work study, or student loans? Our financial aid staff compiled a list of commonly-asked questions and answers to help alleviate some of these concerns.
5 pieces of advice for incoming students
Former PA Amir Safa, MIA '17, passes on some words of wisdom and resources to incoming SIPA students.
Post-SIPA plans and wisdom from an (almost) alumna
PA Ayanda Francis was feeling nostalgic her last few days in the Admissions Office, so she decided to use her final blog post as a platform on how our next cohort can get the most out of their time here. Her pearls of wisdom range from "challenge yourself" to "just have fun," and she also reminds all of us to not let imposter syndrom keeps us from reaching our goals.