We are closing early today at 1 PM! COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY - SIPA Admissions Blog

We are closing early today at 1 PM! COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY - SIPA Admissions Blog The Office of Admissions and Financial Aid will close early today for the Christmas holiday, December 25 and 26,   at 1 PM EST. We will re-open on Wednesday, December 27 at 9 AM EST. We hope everyone travels safe and enjoys the break. Dont forget, our general deadline, with SIPA fellowship aid consideration, is at 11:59 PM EST on January 5th. The video essay is only available after you submit your application and pay the app fee; itll appear in your Applicant Status page once those steps are completed. As a refresher, make sure to check out our series of application tips that were posted earlier this year. Dos and Dont on your SIPA application Whats in an App: personal statement Whats in an App: optional essay Whats in an App: admissions video essay Whats in an App: professional resume In addition, we have info on the top criteria that we look for in an ideal applicant professional, relevant experience; strong quantitative aptitude; and commitment to the field of international affairs or policy. This next deadline is important, especially if youre looking to be considered for SIPA fellowship aid; both domestic and international populations are considered for this funding. There are also external funding resources you can explore; other sites like apsia.org, fastweb.com, scholarship.com, etc. will be helpful. We encourage you to review this info and start early with your financial planning. Good luck on the application! Happy Holidays!