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    Nonprofitguy got a reaction from JWSS in MBA/MPP decision   
    If you didn't have the profile (WE & stats) to get admitted as a regular MBA student, your status as an HKS student have virtually zero impact. Plenty of HKS students apply to MBA programs and get rejected because their WE and/or stats aren't up to par The converse is not true - it's virtually impossible for an MBA student to get rejected by HKS if they put the bare minimum of effort If the MBA programs like your application, they will send invites to interview. If you do not get an interview invite, you will not get accepted Majority of non-HBS MBA students (basically 90%+) end up doing MBA/MPA at HKS because of the flexibility. Although HKS looks to be changing this somewhat HBS students have to do MPP and that sucks because the core classes add very little to the MBA curriculum You split a year - 1.5 semesters at MBA program, 1.5 years at HKS. Some programs are more flexible when you can split. If this is the case, you have to think carefully about which class you want to graduate with Do not expect to get funding (unless admitted to HBS/GSB which are needs-based) 
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    Nonprofitguy got a reaction from Prester John in HKS 2018   
    I'm deferred student and it says financial aid information will be released on Friday, March 16. They also have a new admit video which is better than last year's. 
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    Nonprofitguy got a reaction from brown queer in HKS 2018   
    I'm deferred student and it says financial aid information will be released on Friday, March 16. They also have a new admit video which is better than last year's. 
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    Nonprofitguy got a reaction from went_away in Program Advice for Career Switch to Non-Profit Management   
    Yale SOM's average stats are 3.63 GPA & 328 GRE. That's before looking at work experience.
    The school's also pivoted hard from the nonprofit reputation under Dean Snyder's leadership. 
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    Nonprofitguy got a reaction from went_away in MIA and MBA - How to go about it   
    I'm doing dual MBA/MPP at HKS and one of H/S/W.
    Do you have good work experience? MBA admissions is much more difficult and if you don't have the WE they are looking for, you have no chance. It's not about the number of years but more the type of work you did.
    Also there is absolutely no comparative advantage if you apply from a different masters program. In fact, it's quite common for people to only get into HKS but rejected from HBS, GSB, Wharton, Tuck.
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    Nonprofitguy got a reaction from 3dender in The Domestic Policy Cafe Thread   
    I'm headed to HKS because I'm hoping to gain some insight into the evolution of the market economy in the early colonies. My contention is that prior to the Revolutionary War, the economic modalities, especially of the southern colonies, could most aptly be characterized as agrarian pre-capitalist and...
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    Nonprofitguy got a reaction from makingtheleap.back in The Domestic Policy Cafe Thread   
    Whoosh - that's a quote from Good Will Hunting: 

     
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    Nonprofitguy got a reaction from went_away in Low GPA...great work experience   
    I think in policy circles (very loose terms), WWS is viewed slightly more favorably than HKS because they know it's hard to get in. Plus they probably have easier job attracting top students because of the scholarships, which then affects employers' mindsets.
    That being said, if HKS was able to match the $$$, I would personally choose HKS for the following reasons:
    International brand/prestige - no matter where you go in the world, people will recognize Harvard and you'll be able to find alumni Student lifestyle - I think Princeton offers probably the best undergraduate experience but for graduate students, not so much. Plus living in Cambridge is a lot more exciting because of its proximity to a big city Networking opportunities - this is the biggest factor: while some people prefer the small class size, I think it's quite limiting in terms of networking opportunities. At HKS, I am in same class with HBS/GSB/Wharton/Sloan/Tuck students; can take classes at HBS, HLS; access to top notch guest speakers that come to Harvard; bigger alumni network to call upon, etc. Truth be told, if you are a candidate good enough for consideration at WWS and HKS, you're really splitting hairs and can't really make a bad choice. If WWS made it easier to pursue a dual MBA/MPA - I think there's currently 1 student total at WWS who is pursuing dual MBA/MPA - I probably would have put in an application there. Just my $0.02.
     
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    Nonprofitguy got a reaction from went_away in Anyone else thinking of an MBA vs. MPP?   
    You're absolutely right. But I think the point is there's no job/career (or least one that comes to my mind) that will require MPP/MPA over MBA. Whereas there are many jobs/careers that will require you to have an MBA, resulting in a higher ROI.
    For example, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's internship program (http://www.gatesfoundation.org/Jobs/Internship-Program-FAQ) "primarily targets MBA, MPH and DrPH students" and you can see the list of schools they recruit from. The majority of those schools are MBA programs. 
    But if for some reason, you decide to pivot to let's say consulting (McKinsey, Bain, BCG, etc.), you'll also notice that the majority of their recruiting for consultant roles are targeted from MBA programs - and it's not like they shy away from that. Same with nonprofit consulting firms like Bridgespan.
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    Nonprofitguy got a reaction from LaughingCat in MPA (or MPP) programs for k-12 domestic education policy   
    Well it's related to your goals of working in K-12 education. You'll quickly find none of the roles require you to have an MPP/MPA. I have many friends who work in the big charter networks in East coast (mostly through TFA: Achievement First, Brooke, KIPP, Northstar, Success, Uncommon, etc.) that have taken on senior leader positions. Some have gone on to work for Education Pioneers, TFA, TNTP, etc. Maybe 30% of them have graduate degrees and if they do, it happens to be a Masters in education, typically from Harvard or Teachers College. 
    In case you think this is just purely anecdotal, just do quick LinkedIn searches of different charter networks you are thinking about and you'll see a similar picture. This is often because these networks often promote their star teachers internally, something like: classroom teacher => Leadership fellow => Vice Principal => Principal. Meaning if you actually want to get involved in this sector, you want to go to a grad school where there is a high concentration of people who are also going to work in this field in the area you want to work in, increasing the opportunity for getting different type of roles in different type of educational organizations.
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    Nonprofitguy got a reaction from went_away in MPA (or MPP) programs for k-12 domestic education policy   
    Well it's related to your goals of working in K-12 education. You'll quickly find none of the roles require you to have an MPP/MPA. I have many friends who work in the big charter networks in East coast (mostly through TFA: Achievement First, Brooke, KIPP, Northstar, Success, Uncommon, etc.) that have taken on senior leader positions. Some have gone on to work for Education Pioneers, TFA, TNTP, etc. Maybe 30% of them have graduate degrees and if they do, it happens to be a Masters in education, typically from Harvard or Teachers College. 
    In case you think this is just purely anecdotal, just do quick LinkedIn searches of different charter networks you are thinking about and you'll see a similar picture. This is often because these networks often promote their star teachers internally, something like: classroom teacher => Leadership fellow => Vice Principal => Principal. Meaning if you actually want to get involved in this sector, you want to go to a grad school where there is a high concentration of people who are also going to work in this field in the area you want to work in, increasing the opportunity for getting different type of roles in different type of educational organizations.
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    Nonprofitguy got a reaction from LaughingCat in MPA (or MPP) programs for k-12 domestic education policy   
    So there's a lot to like about this profile. I would tighten up the long-term goals but assuming decent execution, would be surprised if you don't get into some great schools.
    I'm a huge believer in the power of networking so with your goals in mind, would submit apps at the following:
    Harvard GSE: best education school, Harvard pedigree, networking opportunities with HBS/HLS/HKS, just 1 year program, many school senior leaders have this degree HKS: See above. A bit more flexibility than HGSE if that matters to you because not limited to education if you decide to pivot down the line Stanford: 2nd best education school, Stanford pedigree, networking opportunities with GSB/SLS, some cool nonprofit board opportunities in that area; Not as strong network in East Coast but Stanford degree will get your calls/emails returned Columbia SIPA: networking opportunities with CBS/CLS, lot of experiential learning opportunities with charter networks or the approximately billion nonprofits, opportunity to take classes at Teachers College UPenn Fels: similar reasons as above (networking w/Wharton, Penn GSE; experiential learning opportunities in Philly) but prestige factor falls off compared to schools above NYU: like Columbia SIPA but weaker reputation. Pretty sizable network in NYC though
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    Nonprofitguy got a reaction from ExponentialDecay in Columbia SIPA vs Johns Hopkins SAIS   
    I'm sure you have already but if not, I would highly encourage you to look at the employment report (& LinkedIn) for both schools and actually see the % of alumni who find jobs at the companies you are thinking of. Talk to the career management office and talk to current students to see if this is a viable pathway. What do the OCR opportunities look like?
    Finance recruiting is highly formalized and they heavily target their target schools. In many cases, neither SIPA nor SAIS are target schools for finance firms. Does that mean it's impossible to land a job? No. But you are at a significant disadvantage and you will have to rely heavily on networking to even get an interview. 
    Between the two, I would argue that Columbia SIPA is a better choice as many top financial institutions will have a NYC headquarters so you have more chances at networking. But frankly, you will be at a disadvantage when competing for these positions with Columbia & NYU MBAs (not to mention the other top business schools that place well in NYC, like HBS, Wharton, Dartmouth Tuck, etc.) If you are truly set on international finance, why not apply to business schools?
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    Nonprofitguy got a reaction from kevin_hks in HKS 2017   
    Very salty about not getting any funding. Strange - how you have such negative opinions about HKS but 1) include HKS in your username; and 2) apply in the first place
    I sincerely hope you're in your early 20s because otherwise it would be quite alarming to see someone more established in a professional career to put this much weight into rankings & prestige. 
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    Nonprofitguy got a reaction from easteregg in HKS 2017   
    Very salty about not getting any funding. Strange - how you have such negative opinions about HKS but 1) include HKS in your username; and 2) apply in the first place
    I sincerely hope you're in your early 20s because otherwise it would be quite alarming to see someone more established in a professional career to put this much weight into rankings & prestige. 
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    Nonprofitguy got a reaction from kbui in HKS 2017   
    Very salty about not getting any funding. Strange - how you have such negative opinions about HKS but 1) include HKS in your username; and 2) apply in the first place
    I sincerely hope you're in your early 20s because otherwise it would be quite alarming to see someone more established in a professional career to put this much weight into rankings & prestige. 
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