SIPA: School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University

Reapplication Instructions

SIPA welcomes applications from candidates who have previously applied for admission, regardless of the outcome. All reapplications are subject to the following guidelines:

• Applicants who were denied, should wait at least one year after the initial application before reapplying.

• Applicants are limited to three applications overall -- one initial application and two subsequent applications.

• Applicants are subject to the same deadlines, fees, and regulations as first-time applicants.

Re-applicants are required to submit the following Items:

• A new online application form. You will not be able to log into your old account and “renew” your old application.

• Transcripts of any college or university level work undertaken since your last application should be submitted.

• Application fee ($95)

• Updated C.V./Résumé.

• Submit a new personal statement. Note that the questions/ topics may change from year to year. This may be uploaded through the online application site. Also, re-applicants should also address how have you enhanced your candidacy since your previous application. Please detail your progress since you last applied.

• Test scores are self reported in the application process. If you have taken any new tests since you last applied, self report the new scores on your application.

Application materials from all programs are kept on file for two years only. Applicants may reapply using transcripts, test scores, and reference letters from a previous application; please indicate which items you wish to reuse in your application.  You may also email sipa_admission@columbia.edu to inquire further.

 

Please note:

If you are preparing to re-apply, you may want to review the general feedback we provide re-applicants. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to offer individual feedback.

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