Back in the states...
After a 14 hour plane trip, I finally made it back to the U.S. on the evening of April 9th. Experiencing Korea and China was an amazing opportunity but it was also good to be back home and in a routine again. As promised, I wanted to make this BLOG about some of the more pertinent questions I received from interested international applicants. I hope that this Q&A is helpful but if it brings up any more questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at spp@gmu.edu. We are here to help answer your questions at any time!
1: What career can I expect after obtaining a degree from the School of Public Policy?
One of the great things about SPP is the fact that we have a Career Services Office specifically for our students and alumni. From the day you begin classes with SPP you will find that we are here to help you identify your strengths and interests to find meaningful and rewarding work with your degree. The Career Services Office continually offers workshops, career fairs, as well as internship postings that will assist you in building your skills and resume to find the job you want.
Our graduates have been successful in all types of organizations. To see a sample of where our alumni work please click on the link provided: http://policy.gmu.edu/career/.
2: What can you tell me about your faculty?
SPP faculty are renowned in their fields, which span a wide range of academic disciplines. Our students are taught by professors who specialize in economics, business, education, anthropology, engineering, sociology, history, and political science to name just a few. Our faculty are also in the news and are continuously cited in major newspapers such as Washington Post and New York Times as well as appear on television and radio networks such as CNN, MSNBC, and NPR. For the most recent media coverage of our faculty, please visit: http://policy.gmu.edu/news.
As a student in the School of Public Policy, you will be taught by the best. If you want more in-depth knowledge about the faculty's specific areas of research, please view their biographies and curriculum vitas at http://policy.gmu.edu/faculty/.
3: Is the application process complicated?
As with any university's application process, there is some planning on the part of the prospective student if he/she is truly interested in applying. However, that being said, the School of Public Policy's application process is straightforward. GMU's online application system is easy to use and upon creating a login and password, allows the applicant to come back to his/her application if more time is needed. Some things to begin thinking about include taking either the TOEFL or the IELTS exam. Also, if you are interested in any of our Master's degree programs and want to be considered for a merit-based scholarship, GRE scores must be submitted. GRE scores are also required for all Ph.D. applicants.
For a complete checklist of application materials needed for any of our Master's programs or the Ph.D. program, please visit the following website: http://policy.gmu.edu/admissions/.
4: How does your school rank in the U.S.?
The United States does not have an official ranking system for their schools, however, specific programs and important areas of education tend to be ranked by different for-profit and not-for-profit organizations in our country. Some statistics that SPP is most proud of include the following:
Founded in 1990 as an institute, and developing into a School of Public Policy in 2000, SPP is now recognized as one of the largest, most diverse, and respected public policy schools in the country.
SPP is a major research unit within George Mason University, which has the largest enrollment in a Virginia public university and is rated by the Princeton Review 2005 survey the most diverse higher education institution in the nation.
SPP is ranked fourth in its higher education discipline by the National Science Foundation for research expenditures from federal sources in 2003 (most recent, official ranking to date).
5: Is George Mason University a private or public university?
GMU is a public university in the state of Virginia.
Tennille Haegele
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
1: What career can I expect after obtaining a degree from the School of Public Policy?
One of the great things about SPP is the fact that we have a Career Services Office specifically for our students and alumni. From the day you begin classes with SPP you will find that we are here to help you identify your strengths and interests to find meaningful and rewarding work with your degree. The Career Services Office continually offers workshops, career fairs, as well as internship postings that will assist you in building your skills and resume to find the job you want.
Our graduates have been successful in all types of organizations. To see a sample of where our alumni work please click on the link provided: http://policy.gmu.edu/career/.
2: What can you tell me about your faculty?
SPP faculty are renowned in their fields, which span a wide range of academic disciplines. Our students are taught by professors who specialize in economics, business, education, anthropology, engineering, sociology, history, and political science to name just a few. Our faculty are also in the news and are continuously cited in major newspapers such as Washington Post and New York Times as well as appear on television and radio networks such as CNN, MSNBC, and NPR. For the most recent media coverage of our faculty, please visit: http://policy.gmu.edu/news.
As a student in the School of Public Policy, you will be taught by the best. If you want more in-depth knowledge about the faculty's specific areas of research, please view their biographies and curriculum vitas at http://policy.gmu.edu/faculty/.
3: Is the application process complicated?
As with any university's application process, there is some planning on the part of the prospective student if he/she is truly interested in applying. However, that being said, the School of Public Policy's application process is straightforward. GMU's online application system is easy to use and upon creating a login and password, allows the applicant to come back to his/her application if more time is needed. Some things to begin thinking about include taking either the TOEFL or the IELTS exam. Also, if you are interested in any of our Master's degree programs and want to be considered for a merit-based scholarship, GRE scores must be submitted. GRE scores are also required for all Ph.D. applicants.
For a complete checklist of application materials needed for any of our Master's programs or the Ph.D. program, please visit the following website: http://policy.gmu.edu/admissions/.
4: How does your school rank in the U.S.?
The United States does not have an official ranking system for their schools, however, specific programs and important areas of education tend to be ranked by different for-profit and not-for-profit organizations in our country. Some statistics that SPP is most proud of include the following:
Founded in 1990 as an institute, and developing into a School of Public Policy in 2000, SPP is now recognized as one of the largest, most diverse, and respected public policy schools in the country.
SPP is a major research unit within George Mason University, which has the largest enrollment in a Virginia public university and is rated by the Princeton Review 2005 survey the most diverse higher education institution in the nation.
SPP is ranked fourth in its higher education discipline by the National Science Foundation for research expenditures from federal sources in 2003 (most recent, official ranking to date).
5: Is George Mason University a private or public university?
GMU is a public university in the state of Virginia.
Tennille Haegele
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
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