<p>You provide no evidence for your argument. I suppose you don't have any?</p>
<p>Again, answer my question. If I want to be an FSO or work for a non-profit, what would I get my degree in? And let's say that it is true that the "KSG-types" are the "lightweights" at Harvard, what difference does it make if it's your chosen field? It shouldn't really matter. Same as the education school. If you want to be a teacher, and you happen to live in the area, why not go to Harvard's program? The idea that someone should choose a field because it's arguably more competitive seems silly to me. Not everyone wants to be a doctor or lawyer or i-banker.</p>
<p>In other words, this argument is essentially meaningless. It has no bearing on the fact that Columbia's IR program and IR faculty at both SIPA and the political science department are incredible. Robert Jervis alone is enough of a name for me.</p>
<p>I'm a bit confused about SIPA. Are high school students eligible to apply for the 5-year SIPA program? If so, how competitive is the admissions process?</p>
<p>juventus10, dont post in a thread that is 1.5 months old. not only that but there is a topic from a few days ago asking about your exact same question.</p>
<p>Necroposting isn't the best, but since it's alive again...</p>
<p>The MIA at Columbia is what it is. I wouldn't say that it's "very overrated" simply because SIPA grads do overwhelmingly well at getting good employment.</p>