I am 32 as well. I agree with Outspace, with age I have only become more determined, focused and confident. I did my MBA right out of undergrad at 21. Though I had the opportunity to work in some awesome roles, compared to then, this time around I have a much more practical and clear expectation out of the programs and on my career trajectory.
Hi, I received an email today from Fletcher (I much appreciate this gesture). The staff mentioned reviewing my application (used "enjoyed reading" - and I start over analyzing) and that the decision will be out in March. The email was personalised and mentioned my work experience. Did anyone else receive it? What does it mean?
Cheesecake : I really appreciate you taking the time to comment! I value your comment :-) I did apply to Ford (Though my transcripts are yet to reach them ).Also, as I fret, over analyse and drive my self crazy your comment on my Quant score has given me a bit of "Peace" :-) Thank you again!
Hi all,
I have just applied to 2 policy programs and I was wondering about the odds of getting through. I would much appreciate if you can give me feedbackon my profile. (Thinking of applying to Fletcher and Ford (No scholarship))
Schools: HKS, SIPA
Career goals: Education and health policy analyst
Institution: Average university.
Major: Engineering + MBA GPA:
GRE score: 160 Verbal 160 Quant Work experience: 8 + years in all - 6 years at Private (Google) + 2 years at Non-Profit (education related)
Coursework: Stats, Economics
Language skills: Hindi
OTHER:
Overseas experience (work, study and teaching): Statement of Purpose: I am interested in school health policy and I am also interested in researching the interaction between education and health policy
Extra Essays:
Letters of Recommendation: I hope they are strong :-)
Concerns: I am really concerned about my Quant score and I was wondering the kind of weight-age 'Google' carries from admissions perspective. Please help!
Much appreciate the help!
Hi,
I want to know how elaborate my goal essay needs to be in terms of my career plan. I know the nature of role I want to get in post grad school and I am clear about the Population/demographic my policy work will help. Is this enough? or should I state the specific activities I will be pursuing?
Also, please tell me if this structure will work
Para 1) start with goal – what and where (3- 4) lines
Para 2) Talk about why from experience and demographic
Para 3) another para on previous experience work and how I hope it will help me
Para 4) Skills I have and Skills I need to build
Para 5) Reason for HKS and how I will contibute
I am completely stuck and I would extremely grateful if someone can help me find a sample essay or even the stucture.