Pinkman Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Anyone else just have the worst experience in dealing with them? They dont respond to emails or telephone calls. Incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 From my experience, they've actually been really nice. I recieved an email from a student on Team Harris asking me if I had any questions at all about student life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadhead47 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Same here. Even though I'm not doing MPP I was moved a little bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkman Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 I received an email from a student too, which was cool, but I also received emails from students at places like Maxwell and Korbel. The issue was the actual admissions team. I can never get them on the phone, they dont respond to emails and they always seem to be unorganized when I do actually get a response.Having used the search function just now, its a shame to see I'm not the only one. I've relayed these concerns to a student and she mentioned that she had the same experiences when applying but her mind was made up when she met the faculty. Chicago needs to invest in a new admissions dept! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huerita Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 FWIW, I've found that Jeremey Edwards always responds to emails promptly, whereas Maggie Decarlo and Rhonda Roseboro are terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkman Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 FWIW, I've found that Jeremey Edwards always responds to emails promptly, whereas Maggie Decarlo and Rhonda Roseboro are terrible.I thought the same until recently. He hasnt responded to my last 3 emails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete-mc Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I thought the same until recently. He hasnt responded to my last 3 emails. I had the same experience with HKS (HBS is worse, they never reply to any inquiry). I sent an email to the director to follow up on my application status, but no reply. Does anyone have a suggestion what to do in those situations? Would it be seen as negative to escalate/push the issue? Or is it better to drop it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I see. Did anyone reply to the email from the student from Team Harris (I think Emily)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradSchoolAlibi Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 IIRC, they re-started their staff a few years ago. I think Rhonda has been on the job a few years, but Maggie's been there a long time. Obviously Team Harris is new this year. My impression is that they're trying to respond to an acknowledged weakness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPPgal Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 To me they have been super nice!!!Theresa rocks! PolyWonk and Pinkman 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete-mc Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 (edited) Just read an interesting Twitter post from Harris admissions: "AppTip#11: Apply to places where you want to live. Your life goes on even when you're in graduate school, you should enjoy it." That's why I ended up not applying there and WWS, etc. Hehe.. Edited March 2, 2013 by Public Policy Expert golucky3, PolyWonk, nphan and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MollyB Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Chicago Harris OOA @HarrisAdmission Big day tomorrow! Selecting our Fall 2013 class! Decision release in 5-7 days. Stay tuned! http://tinyurl.com/d2zonet 11:43 AM - Feb 28, 2013 ... just FYI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPPgal Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 It is really really cold! Oh and it has a bad rep among ngo workers and left wing global leaders due to Milton Friedman (who had nothing to do with Harris but you should hear some people). MollyB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkman Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 I like the program but a friend of mine, who is a rock star compared to me, didnt get any funding so I dont expect to do so.Communication has been better of late but it still leaves a lot to be desired. They screwed up my GRE score, by not attaching to my file and then subsequently chasing me down for it (which I appreciate in the sense that not a lot of schools do that). I'd consider the program if I get decent funding but I'm holding my breath. Pinkman, MollyB and Clay Made 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridofme Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Chicago Harris OOA @HarrisAdmission Big day tomorrow! Selecting our Fall 2013 class! Decision release in 5-7 days. Stay tuned! http://tinyurl.com/d2zonet 11:43 AM - Feb 28, 2013 ... just FYI. Oh God! Does that mean 5-7 business days, or regular days? because if it's the latter, we could be hearing today! MollyB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MollyB Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Oh God! Does that mean 5-7 business days, or regular days? because if it's the latter, we could be hearing today! Oh wow, so you just gave me a tiny heart attack, nbd. Haha, I had done the math too and thought today was a possibility, so, when I saw there was a new post to the Chicago thread I freaked out a little. But yeah, from their past performance, it seems like they don't always stick to their own deadlines, so who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MollyB Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Chicago Harris OOA@ HarrisAdmission ...sorry, can't release decisions until we have it all confirmed. You should know by March 11 for certain. 10:59 AM - Mar 6, 2013 ... apparently that was 7 business days. Anyway, just FYI. As others have said, I also expect no funding. So really, I'm 95 percent set on Heinz, but I just want to know for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridofme Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 OK MollyB, now you're the one giving me a tiny heart attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatsby8724 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Pure speculation here but... Based on a results search for UChicago Harris School MPP last year, candidates found out over a period of at least two days. If everyone "should know by March 11 for certain," this would mean all decisions (admitted, waitlisted, rejected) would have to be released by then. Could we assume then that they will begin releasing decisions tomorrow? Really not trying to give anyone a heart attack, promise! I wish you all the best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkman Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 I spoke to a friend of mine today (currently in the program) and she said that she got her notification on March 8th. Hopefully they are sticking to the timeline from last year, we may hear tomorrow. Good luck to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatsby8724 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 This just in... Chicago Harris OOA @HarrisAdmission I know you're anxious. I know you're nervous. We're toeing the finish line! Refresh your email starting at 4pm today. http://tinyurl.com/bastjt9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrista Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Log in to check your application... mine has been updated with an aid agreement which looks very promising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubs25 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Log in to check your application... mine has been updated with an aid agreement which looks very promising! Got that too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MollyB Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Log in to check your application... mine has been updated with an aid agreement which looks very promising! I see the same thing too (thanks for the tip, ironhidalgo!), but I don't know, I'm scared to get too excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacanadiense Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 What do you mean, an aid agreement? Oh God, I'm losing hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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