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Thanks for the replies!

Thanks Pinaman - yes, agree with you on the pros. I have felt the same myself, after having seen the attitudes to treating new admits, how helpful (and happy) current WWS students are, and the overall reputation of the school on this forum. Most people on this forum seem to feel very strongly against HKS for providing limited funding to people who are aiming for public policy/development oriented careers. Which school to choose also ought to be a personal decision, based on what one wants to do, and so far, I am veering towards WWS. Being an international student, the harvard brand name does have instant recognition and networks, so mulling over this a little bit.. particularly because in both cases funding doesn't seem to be a constraint.

Hello Pinaman, thanks for replying. Could you also let me know your reasons for why one would be better than the other?

Which one would you choose if you had full funding from both? I am an international student, and fortunately, in the position of having to choose between these two great schools and programmes. Thoughts welcome!

Thanks! Was admited in the first go round.

Well, the funding has now arrived, so it still remains worth discussing for me! Both HKS MPAID and WWS are offering full funding. I have a fair idea of the strengths and weaknesses of both, but interested to learn what others on this forum have to say, so as to get more information. So, till this point it seems: WWS has a better, more intimate learning environment, great career services while HKS offers the opportunity to meet divrse people and take courses in different schools and disciplines. Any thoughts?

Got in!

In the same position myself. WWS offering full funding, and the harvard financial aid decision hasn't arrrived yet. Very interested to know what you decided, and now that you must have passed out - what do you feel about your choice? Really grateful for a reply, since I need to make up my mind in the next fortnight or so!