The SIPA video essay is your chance to showcase your personality and thinking skills—don’t stress over perfection, just be authentic and thoughtful. Follow Marsela's tips to confidently approach the process, from preparing in advance to presenting yourself naturally on camera.

With our upcoming fellowship deadline approaching on December 20th, we invite you to read more about ways to create a financing strategy before starting at SIPA.

With the fellowship deadline approaching on December 20th, we're hoping your application sleighs (translation: slays)? The admissions office is here to help you. 

Headphones, emotional support waterbottle, and lipgloss: oh my! Read how Pooja packs her school bag for her days at SIPA to stay prepared.

Moving to NYC can feel overwhelming, but Pooja reflects on her experience of building a community through sports, hobby clubs, and solo activities that helped her create a fulfilling work-life balance and make the city feel smaller.

From early mornings to bike-riding in nearby parks to attending class, Fred Lee, a second-year MPA student at SIPA specializing in International Security Policy and DAQA, shares a day in his life with Colby on the admissions blog. 

Marsela talks about her experience from a non-quantitative background at SIPA and shares advice on how to best navigate the curriculum offerings.

Pooja remarks on how to best put your foot forward with creating your application!

Marsela Liem ’25 is a Masters of Public Administration (MPA) candidate concentrating in Economic and Political Development (EPD) with a specialization in International Organizations and United Nations (IO/UN) concentrations.

Don’t feel like you have a diverse story? Sena talks more about navigating the optional diversity portion on the admission application from her own perspective.