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But it looks like the MPA doesn't have any "core requirements" to graduate? So is the MPA perceived as more "prestigious"? Anyone have admission stats (seen them on peterson which seem incorrrect)?

Would you say the HKS MPA is valued higher than the MPP?

I'm really interested in both programs, but is there a difference in terms of prestige/perception with employers? Is one program more difficult to get into than the other? It seems like the MPA offers more flexibility, whereas the MPP is geared towards a somewhat less experienced group?

Thanks! I contacted the finaid officer, and they offered that I could try to find some work-study options (I guess we find these on our own?) which could pay a few grand. Granted, it's a drop in the bucket, but every little bit helps at this point.

Thanks for the input! Well, I actually already sent them my deposit and intent to attend the school, BEFORE seeing my financial aid package, which I saw today. It really doesn't provide any grants or fellowships and is heavily reliant on stafford (unsubsidized) loans. I could probably manage it, but I really don't feel comfortable taking out that much in loans to fund my master's especially in this economy. Is there anything I can do at this point given that I've already sent them my initial deposit?

I recently heard I was admitted to one of my "dream schools" and in my excitement, sent my notice that I would accept the offer of admission before seeing my financial aid package. Did I make a big mistake? I've heard with undergrad, that accepting an offer prematurely can negatively impact your financial aid as it lets the school know they don't need to "compete" for you via aid. However, is this the case with grad schools? Just to be sure, I asked a financial aid officer at the school if accepting admission impacts the financial aid package, and she said it doesn't. However, I wonder if she was just stating the "company line," as I've also heard some friends have used admission offers at other schools to negotiate better deals. If this will indeed likely negatively impact my aid package, is there anything I can do at this point to get more aid?

I recently heard I was admitted to one of my "dream schools" and in my excitement, sent my notice that I would accept the offer of admission before seeing my financial aid package. Did I make a big mistake? I've heard with undergrad, that accepting an offer prematurely can negatively impact your financial aid as it lets the school know they don't need to "compete" for you via aid. However, is this the case with grad schools? Just to be sure, I asked a financial aid officer at the school if accepting admission impacts the financial aid package, and she said it doesn't. However, I wonder if she was just stating the "company line," as I've also heard some friends have used admission offers at other schools to negotiate better deals. If this will indeed likely negatively impact my aid package, is there anything I can do at this point to get more aid?

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I recently heard I was admitted to one of my "dream schools" and in my excitement, sent my notice that I would accept the offer of admission before seeing my financial aid package. Did I make a big mistake? I've heard with undergrad, that accepting an offer prematurely can negatively impact your financial aid as it lets the school know they don't need to "compete" for you via aid. However, is this the case with grad schools? Just to be sure, I asked a financial aid officer at the school if accepting admission impacts the financial aid package, and she said it doesn't. However, I wonder if she was just stating the "company line," as I've also heard some friends have used admission offers at other schools to negotiate better deals. If this will indeed likely negatively impact my aid package, is there anything I can do at this point to get more aid?