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Theres a ton of truth to what the OP is saying. I don’t think most policy folks are risk takers, but the only modification I would make to his/her statements are regarding, non-binding risk tolerance. So, Harvard is Harvard, UC-Berkeley is UC-Berkeley, Princeton is Princeton, and University of Chicago, is University of Chicago. Most of these schools, you can leverage your degree to get into spaces in certain cases, where the jobs are high paying, but I feel the key is by doing so early (preferably while in school). Also, with that, some people just are interested in the quality of the work, and not the level of income they make. In that case my statements would be worthless to you. Me personally, I’m taking the entrepreneurial route with my degree. I have the name, now, I’m looking for (big) investors who typically care where you went to school. Wish me luck.

That article had a mission. Mission accomplished, kind of. It even got a response from Harvards dean! But, let’s be honest, it’s Harvard. So nothing to see here. Keep being awesome and creating opportunities for individuals that otherwise would not have those opportunities in any industry they want.

Anybody affiliated with Fels at UPENN? I know it’s a small school. What’s the reputation like? I see the tuition is very affordable, so that’s great. Job prospects after? Especially if you’re someone considering consulting? Anybody done their interview? I have one in the next few weeks. Need some info! Thanks.

Classy post bro/gal. Making me wish I was going there! I’m going to the school that’s going to creep up on HKS and take the #1 Spot in a few years instead haha. Good luck! Major Congrats to you.

Passionate and real stuff here. Also bump. Anyone else want to give their opinions on most prestigious/popular schools?

First off, congrats to everyone who got in this year. If you didn’t I didnt get in last year and I had horrible GPA, and GRE, and still managed to get into a few great schools this year. Don’t give up. Find your bal... I mean your desire and get it done! Anyhow, I’ve been watching this board for about a year. Just curious, what everyone thinks the top 3 most popular/prestigious MPP or MPA programs are the past year. USNews ranks it by MPP and MPA seperately, but for instance for the MPA they list Indiana, and Syracuse top 3, but no one ever talks about them, and I’m sure top consulting firms and other employers aren’t always running there for recruitment. What’s your list, regardless of MPP, or MPA, just from a prestige or popularity standpoint? Mine: 1. Harvard (Kennedy) 2. (Tie) UC Berkley (Goldman) 2. (Tie) Chicago (Harris) ------- Hon mention: Princeton (WWS) Duke (Sanford) Georgetown (McCourt) Michigan (Ford)

In too, no funding. So probably won’t go, New York too damn expensive.

Waiting as well.

Harris (Chicago) early decision is tomorrow. Freaking out of course. Sorry, Im not the dream student like the rest of you. In fact, Im a terrible student. But I have a cool CV - I'm better at life than school.

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone besides me wasn't accepted into any program? I applied to UChicago, Brown, CMU-Heinz, and Georgetown. Still waiting on Georgetown although Im obviously not too confident still. Just wondering if anyone else is in a similar situation, curious to know what you think you need to improve on next cycle.

Anyone else still waiting for their (rejection) letter like me? LoL Seems that way. Thought we'd hear today. Even worse, my application shows 'incomplete' now even though 3 weeks ago it showed complete. *Sigh* not my year.

Rejected :-/ my 2nd choice. Sucks.

They sent their automated email on Monday @ 7pm est. Thinking they;re gonna do it at the latest by that time. Or at that exact time again..

What do you mean? What are those dates for?