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  1. The established dual degree programs: Stanford GSB, Wharton, MIT Sloan, Dartmouth Tuck. You should read the HKS guide here for more info about the dual degree process.
  2. If you didn't have the profile (WE & stats) to get admitted as a regular MBA student, your status as an HKS student have virtually zero impact. Plenty of HKS students apply to MBA programs and get rejected because their WE and/or stats aren't up to par The converse is not true - it's virtually impossible for an MBA student to get rejected by HKS if they put the bare minimum of effort If the MBA programs like your application, they will send invites to interview. If you do not get an interview invite, you will not get accepted Majority of non-HBS MBA students (basically 90%+) end up doing MBA/MPA at HKS because of the flexibility. Although HKS looks to be changing this somewhat HBS students have to do MPP and that sucks because the core classes add very little to the MBA curriculum You split a year - 1.5 semesters at MBA program, 1.5 years at HKS. Some programs are more flexible when you can split. If this is the case, you have to think carefully about which class you want to graduate with Do not expect to get funding (unless admitted to HBS/GSB which are needs-based)
  3. You didn't miss much. Just tidbits of info likewhen to expect financial aid, the new Connect to HKS student form, etc. I do wish they switch up the New Admit portal - that was a headache to navigate...
  4. Assuming your deferral request is granted, you pay the deposit to secure your spot for following year. I think HKS is more receptive of deferrals for established dual degree programs; all I had to do was upload my MBA admissions letter.
  5. It's gone now (maybe due to admissions reading this forum...) but before you could go to 2017-18 Drop Down => View Your Decision. It was more or less the same admission letter but with some updated links & info. Don't think you can defer financial aid; they told me to reapply the year I will be attending HKS.
  6. Last year decisions came out first. Then financial aid.
  7. I'm deferred student and it says financial aid information will be released on Friday, March 16. They also have a new admit video which is better than last year's.
  8. If we're just talking MBA vs MBA & IR, then no, you should probably just pursue the MBA. Especially if it's from a top notch MBA program. But if we're talking IR vs IR & MBA, then you should pursue the latter. Especially if it's from a top notch MBA program. As stated by me and others, there are not many jobs (if any) that will require an MPA/MPP/IR degree. Someone even pointed out recently that nonprofits prefer MBAs for management roles. The reverse is not true as there are many fields where you can't progress with your career unless you have an MBA.
  9. Ehh if you attend an elite business school, it is worth it. Median starting salary is around $150,000 for the top-15 or so schools. You don't attend business school to really learn content - you're paying for the access to job opportunities (great for career switchers) & access to extended network. It's the most versatile degree out there. If you're in the truly elite category, you will get lot of $$$ to pay for tuition. HBS has around $34 million for scholarships and the average fellowship award (for 2 years) is $69,000. Roughly half of HBS students receive fellowships. Stanford GSB is similar.
  10. I'm doing dual MBA/MPP at HKS and one of H/S/W. Do you have good work experience? MBA admissions is much more difficult and if you don't have the WE they are looking for, you have no chance. It's not about the number of years but more the type of work you did. Also there is absolutely no comparative advantage if you apply from a different masters program. In fact, it's quite common for people to only get into HKS but rejected from HBS, GSB, Wharton, Tuck.
  11. Yale SOM's average stats are 3.63 GPA & 328 GRE. That's before looking at work experience. The school's also pivoted hard from the nonprofit reputation under Dean Snyder's leadership.
  12. No it's same. No essay per se but a cover letter. http://mitsloan.mit.edu/mba/admissions/apply/application-instructions/
  13. ....you apply to MIT Sloan during your first year at HKS
  14. I'm headed to HKS because I'm hoping to gain some insight into the evolution of the market economy in the early colonies. My contention is that prior to the Revolutionary War, the economic modalities, especially of the southern colonies, could most aptly be characterized as agrarian pre-capitalist and...
  15. Frankly it's hard to recommend a school because it's unclear what your profile is (GPA, Undergrad institution, GRE, work experience, etc.) To get a clearer answer to your question, you should look at the employment reports of the schools you are targeting. And look on LinkedIn and see where alumni end up.
  16. Hmm interesting so they sent a follow-up email saying that they processed it? I didn't get that email so don't know if they're just taking their time or they lost my forms. Could really use the money right now for summer travels!
  17. I think in policy circles (very loose terms), WWS is viewed slightly more favorably than HKS because they know it's hard to get in. Plus they probably have easier job attracting top students because of the scholarships, which then affects employers' mindsets. That being said, if HKS was able to match the $$$, I would personally choose HKS for the following reasons: International brand/prestige - no matter where you go in the world, people will recognize Harvard and you'll be able to find alumni Student lifestyle - I think Princeton offers probably the best undergraduate experience but for graduate students, not so much. Plus living in Cambridge is a lot more exciting because of its proximity to a big city Networking opportunities - this is the biggest factor: while some people prefer the small class size, I think it's quite limiting in terms of networking opportunities. At HKS, I am in same class with HBS/GSB/Wharton/Sloan/Tuck students; can take classes at HBS, HLS; access to top notch guest speakers that come to Harvard; bigger alumni network to call upon, etc. Truth be told, if you are a candidate good enough for consideration at WWS and HKS, you're really splitting hairs and can't really make a bad choice. If WWS made it easier to pursue a dual MBA/MPA - I think there's currently 1 student total at WWS who is pursuing dual MBA/MPA - I probably would have put in an application there. Just my $0.02.
  18. Did anyone get their travel reimbursement from HKS yet? In their email, they said it would be approximately 1 month from 4/10.
  19. Wharton MBA doesn't offer a dual degree option with Fels. However, you can pursue a dual degree at Wharton with SAIS or HKS: https://mba.wharton.upenn.edu/interdisciplinary-programs/
  20. You're absolutely right. But I think the point is there's no job/career (or least one that comes to my mind) that will require MPP/MPA over MBA. Whereas there are many jobs/careers that will require you to have an MBA, resulting in a higher ROI. For example, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's internship program (http://www.gatesfoundation.org/Jobs/Internship-Program-FAQ) "primarily targets MBA, MPH and DrPH students" and you can see the list of schools they recruit from. The majority of those schools are MBA programs. But if for some reason, you decide to pivot to let's say consulting (McKinsey, Bain, BCG, etc.), you'll also notice that the majority of their recruiting for consultant roles are targeted from MBA programs - and it's not like they shy away from that. Same with nonprofit consulting firms like Bridgespan.
  21. Well it's related to your goals of working in K-12 education. You'll quickly find none of the roles require you to have an MPP/MPA. I have many friends who work in the big charter networks in East coast (mostly through TFA: Achievement First, Brooke, KIPP, Northstar, Success, Uncommon, etc.) that have taken on senior leader positions. Some have gone on to work for Education Pioneers, TFA, TNTP, etc. Maybe 30% of them have graduate degrees and if they do, it happens to be a Masters in education, typically from Harvard or Teachers College. In case you think this is just purely anecdotal, just do quick LinkedIn searches of different charter networks you are thinking about and you'll see a similar picture. This is often because these networks often promote their star teachers internally, something like: classroom teacher => Leadership fellow => Vice Principal => Principal. Meaning if you actually want to get involved in this sector, you want to go to a grad school where there is a high concentration of people who are also going to work in this field in the area you want to work in, increasing the opportunity for getting different type of roles in different type of educational organizations.
  22. So there's a lot to like about this profile. I would tighten up the long-term goals but assuming decent execution, would be surprised if you don't get into some great schools. I'm a huge believer in the power of networking so with your goals in mind, would submit apps at the following: Harvard GSE: best education school, Harvard pedigree, networking opportunities with HBS/HLS/HKS, just 1 year program, many school senior leaders have this degree HKS: See above. A bit more flexibility than HGSE if that matters to you because not limited to education if you decide to pivot down the line Stanford: 2nd best education school, Stanford pedigree, networking opportunities with GSB/SLS, some cool nonprofit board opportunities in that area; Not as strong network in East Coast but Stanford degree will get your calls/emails returned Columbia SIPA: networking opportunities with CBS/CLS, lot of experiential learning opportunities with charter networks or the approximately billion nonprofits, opportunity to take classes at Teachers College UPenn Fels: similar reasons as above (networking w/Wharton, Penn GSE; experiential learning opportunities in Philly) but prestige factor falls off compared to schools above NYU: like Columbia SIPA but weaker reputation. Pretty sizable network in NYC though
  23. I'm not sure if they contacted the people who submitted letters of rec for me but I know for business school applications, it's common protocol to verify your application. So maybe same applies here?
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