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National University of Singapore

Public Policy

RejectedPhDInternational (my highest degree is from outside USA)

Application Details

Institution
National University of Singapore
Program
Public Policy
Degree Type
PhD
Degree's Country of Origin
International (my highest degree is from outside USA)
Decision
Rejected
Notification
on 11/03/2026 via E-mail
Undergrad GPA
3.83
GRE General
Not provided
GRE Verbal
Not provided
Analytical Writing
Not provided
Notes
Had over a dozen of SSCI (mostly Q1) - mostly first or solo authored - publications in related field of sustainability political economics. I am a former exchange student in my undergraduate studies, as well. I have a masters degree in a top 10 university, while undergrad is within top 40. I had a part-time RA experience for 3+ years. Interview was a positive experience where I was not able to be challenged by the interviewers and had been acknowledged of my proven record. Unfortunately to my surprise - and to everyone’s surprise -, my application got rejected. However, it is surprising to me and (of course, to my great disappointment) that there were some people who admitted had limited research experience - lets alone any proven publication record. So if one wants to apply for PhD in this program next year, you will need to think carefully about what they really want. I agree with the previous comments that there are lack of intuitive pattern what the PhD admission committee really want at this point. I am being brutally honest for those who is considering to apply here.

Institution Statistics

Acceptance Rate

57%

Avg. Notification Date

March 15

This data is estimated based on applicant submissions at The GradCafe.

Timeline

  • Received notification of Rejection