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New School or City College for MA Intl Relations
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Date: April 22nd, 2009 11:30 AM Author: fantasy-prone bat-shit-crazy pocket flask private investor Subject: New School vs City College: MA in IR I was wondering which school/program would be better for an MA in International Affairs/Relations. Costs are key, and I'm trying to figure out if the extra 10,000/year at New School is worth the investment.
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Date: April 22nd, 2009 1:24 PM Author: Aqua odious giraffe boistinker Just IMO, but I think if you're not able to attend a top tier IR program you really aren't going to see a return on your investment. It's not like spending big $$ to attend medical school or law school, where you at least have a definable "skill set" after graduating. In the case of IR (sometimes unfortunately) the NAME/RANK of the school matters a lot. See the new Foreign Policy Rankings (Inside the Ivory Tower, Mar/Apr 09) to see what the top tier looks like. APSIA is also a good place to start. If you are sure the MA in IR is the route you want to go, I'd recommend taking a few years to gain more impressive international experience, work on your GRE score and language skills, and possibly network at a more reputable institution.
Good luck to you.
http://www.foreignpolicy.com/story/cms.php?story_id=4685&page=0
http://www.apsia.org/apsia/index.php
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Date: April 22nd, 2009 2:06 PM Author: curious main people codepig Palins - heartwarming to see an honest, useful, non-sarcastic answer on xoxo. Kudos to you sir. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=981827&forum_id=3#11510409) |
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Date: April 22nd, 2009 3:37 PM Author: Arousing Wrinkle Seconded. I never even heard of IR programs at these schools. Can't imagine the grads getting decent jobs. SAIS/SIPA/KSG/WWS/GW/American grads have enough trouble, but sweet Jesus, City vs. New School? I mean damn, better invest that money and learn a new language -- 2 years of Arabic would be far more marketable than an IR degree from one of those places. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=981827&forum_id=3#11511415) |
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Date: April 22nd, 2009 10:38 PM Author: Fighting passionate church 100% credited (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=981827&forum_id=3#11515387) |
Date: April 22nd, 2009 11:55 PM Author: curious main people codepig Yes this is true. Id say take a few more years and make yourself more marketable for a well known IR program. If youre interested in security - perhaps join a military branch as an officer. If youre interested in development - look into the Peace Corp etc. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=981827&forum_id=3#11516737) |
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Date: April 25th, 2009 12:44 PM Author: heady hyperactive theater stage new school. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=981827&forum_id=3#11540939) |