Many teachers live in Paris and the second their class ends run down to catch the train back home. Perform tasks on data collection and . Rent is cheapest though which is nice. Hi, I am a high school student applying to the Sciences Po-Columbia Dual BA program. Easy enough if you know the material, but long. The application will be assessed exclusively for the dual BA. It was actually a really typical interview- I expected them to quiz me on current events but they didn't throw me any curveballs. i applied to le havre and also got an interview. The Biological Sciences PhD Program requires applicants to enter at least three names of program faculty who might serve as their potential advisor. is anyone here applying to the dual MA with Columbia? Phone: +1 (212) 854-2772 hello hello! Hope this helps! /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/IdCard.ea0ac1df4e6491a16d39_.css.map*/._2JU2WQDzn5pAlpxqChbxr7{height:16px;margin-right:8px;width:16px}._3E45je-29yDjfFqFcLCXyH{margin-top:16px}._13YtS_rCnVZG1ns2xaCalg{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._1m5fPZN4q3vKVg9SgU43u2{margin-top:12px}._17A-IdW3j1_fI_pN-8tMV-{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:8px;margin-right:5px}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY{border-radius:20px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0;line-height:16px;padding:3px 10px;text-transform:none}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY:focus{outline:unset} I am interested in studying Economies and Society, and considering going into international humanitarian organizations. The class was about civic tech. I should answer and analysis a lot of international affairs. In that part, it turns into a quiz of sorts. I am talking about this at length because it IS something that other students/applicants will bring up (Including myself at one point) and in all honesty its not that big of a deal as we thought it would be. Nobody there is kind of "fuckboy-y" or fratty, nor do they really fit the super wealthy boarding school stereotype at all. ._3K2ydhts9_ES4s9UpcXqBi{display:block;padding:0 16px;width:100%} - I don't care about frat parties, but worry about missing out of a tradition experience. Reims is a very stereotypical French city, lots of medieval architecture, dark academia vibes, etc. Today I gave a class at sciences po Paris, France s top political science school. Any sense of how many are interviewed (columbia SPO) and how many accepted? On the bright side, if you are full pay (just barely outside aid or received an absolute joke of aid) like me and were considering other Ivy League/Private Universities, its actually quite a bit cheaper as you pay 13k for two years, then Columbias expensive tuition for the last two. You will, however, have the option to attend events on other Sciences Po campuses. Admissions Decisions Released for Fall Admission. Just lots of issues with our admin which I will elaborate on later. If you take the interesting classes you will have a great time, if not, well, good luck. Then, they were like ok, well you are interested in X, so tell me about 3 things in Asia and Europe related to X. - Do you have to find your own housing first year or do they help you find a place. Interviews are held virtually. This is so helpful @pixph. All applicants to the Dual BA Program must apply by January 2 for fall enrollment. Not many other programs/colleges will offer you the chance to learn a perhaps more useful language in a more hands on manner. What kind of questions should I expect? My issue is about the Donald Trump increase the steel and almunium tariff in MArch. Counselors can register on Slate.org or sign in directly using their Google Apps/Google Workspaces school account, Facebook, or LinkedIn. Personally, I didnt pick Reims because I thought it would be a little silly to study America if Im literally going to be there in 2 years and Ive been here all my life (also for job applications I figured Asia would be a more interesting discussion topic). I wish there was some way to get more awareness about this but I'm sure people who want the information will find it. Please note that this list is not comprehensive. The school will help you get a furnished apartment (well, they give you a bed and kitchen and usually a table/chair), or an unfurnished apartment. We have very little homework here, but when you have work, you have serious work. You will always be conscious of the fact that you are NOT CC, even if you try to act like it. Hear about upcoming online information sessions, learn about students in the Dual BA Program, and be reminded of importantdeadlines. Hello! In general though, SPO is a fairly disappointing institution when you consider people here think of it like we do Harvard. Typical stuff. If you are not French already, you will quickly realize this is a very prestigious institution here (Harvard/Yale of France). But if you have mental issues, this program being both very far from home and providing a terrible support system will screw you over. 212 Hamilton Hall Mail Code 2807 1130 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10027. For me its going to save well over 100k, especially when you consider cost of living here is significantly less than NY or pretty much any other college. Sciences Po costs approximately 13,000 euros internationally if you are OUTSIDE the EU (citizenship wise), but if you are inside the EU it works on a sliding scale based on your income (I know many students here who pay next to nothing). You'll fi. Ill do my best to answer questions in depth. degree en route to the Ph.D. Not good. spo-dualba@columbia.edu. The class was about civic tech. Candidates will be informed of their interview date by email. Its graded out of 20 (but impossible/very difficult to get a 20, so Columbia sees anything above a 16 as a 100/4.33) There is almost no English information about this French format. So you need to figure out whether you are more likely to be accepted to Columbia or Sciences Po. If I want to go to Geneva for the weekend, its only 5 hours away and I can. Are they difficult/time-consuming? Or does it feel like a bunch of random people from all over (projecting here). The few, amazing teachers, are incredibly overworked because they are forced to make up for the slack the other unhelpful teachers leave for them. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I just got the interview invitation (LH). This is also a throwaway for obvious reasons. On the bright side, rent is a bit cheaper because of it. The Columbia-Sciences Po program is a 2-step admit. 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Nonetheless, Sciences Po maintains a rate of admission that fulfils the institution's wish to preserve the selectivity of entry, with an overall acceptance rate of 18% (17% in 2018, 19% in 2017). The admissions process for the Columbia University International Dual Degree Programs is administered by the School of General Studies and is highly selective. So what is it? Main navigation expanded. At Columbia, you attend the school of General Studies, rather than CC or SEAS (do not expect to do engineering in this program, although math and CS are definitely possible). Otherwise, GS and CC are mostly identical other than some minor requirement differences. You can use your brain to weave them in and out. Recently there was an attack on a student near the LH campus, and the administration was absolutely pathetic in response to this. For non-U.S. applicants, please refer to the International Academic Records section below for further details on transcript requirements. 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