International Students (click here)
ADMISSIONS CLOSED FOR 2010-11 Academic Year
Our MPA program received a record number of applicants for the 2010-11 academic year. Although we typically offer rolling admissions, we have closed the application process this year, in order to assure that we have the resources to accommodate those students who have been admitted to the program already.
Applications for the 2011-12 Academic Year
The CIPA Admissions Committee will begin reviewing applications for fall 2011 admission in August.
Applying to CIPA
The CIPA program attracts a diverse pool of applicants who have studied in an unusually wide range of disciplines. While no specific background or undergraduate major is preferred, those with experience in policy decision-making or implementation are strongly encouraged to apply.
We look for students with potential for public policy leadership evidenced by professional work, community, extracurricular, or other relevant experiences.
Admission to CIPA is selective. A faculty committee evaluates individual applications based on the following:
| Official Application | |
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| Overall academic record; transcript | |
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| GRE scores | |
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| Two (2) letters of recommendation | |
| Current résumé | |
| TOEFL scores | |
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| An extensive written Statement of Purpose | |
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The committee looks for sound analytic preparation or prior professional work experience in fields relevant to public affairs, such as economics, politics, public administration, planning, sociology, and law.
International Students
Applicants whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL and submit the official score to Cornell. Only students who have studied for two or more years at a college or university where English is the language of instruction located in a country where English is the native language are exempt from the TOEFL.
TOEFL scores must be sent directly to:
Cornell University School Code: 2098
Public Affairs Department Code: 80
Application Protocol
CIPA Admissions faculty and staff will not communicate with third-party organizations regarding the status of an applicant. Applicants must submit a personal e-mail address and a home street address to which correspondence may be sent, as well as a home or cell phone number where they may be reached. When submitting admission material, applicants must verify that they have written their own statement of purpose and that all supporting documentation is legitimate.
International Student Qualifications
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