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Kile

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    MPP, MPA-ID, MPA

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  1. Thanks Ella, this is refreshing - I do agree with you. I think the pressure of making the right choices right now kind of got into me. Anyways, you're rigth! Im rethinking this path thanks to all of your contributions.. Nice! That's a great way to look at it, by the time I apply I'll also have 6-7y of previous experience. Do agree with how important a good storytelling is.. Thanks Obecalp!
  2. Thanks a lot guys for the inputs. The ~superficial~ (i.e. introcutory quanti) 1-year especialization course in Applied Economy is looking much better after reading this.. I think that for someone who hasnt had the quant., it's really "scary" when you read something like this in their MPP/MPA brochure: So having a couple of years to prepare myself the question has been: what do they consider enough? That's a great question - and I find myself questioning the same. My goal is to prepare myself to get in; of course learning more about this subjects if great, but maybe Im loosing the hand with an expensive 2years Masters. Having such a similar background (by that I mean no background), what do you think that got you into HKS?
  3. Hello everyone, how are you? Glad Ive found thegradcafe, am honestly a bit lost with so much information on Mpps, Mpas and Mpa-ids - I would very much appreciate "hearing" your opinion on this topic and my story. Im starting to prepare myself to apply to a MPP or MPA-ID in HKS, Stanford or Columbia, probably in 2-3 years from now. But here's the fun, challenging thing: Ive graduated a couple of years ago in Social Communication - Advertising/Marketing (GPA 8.5 out of 10) and, honestly, had no quantitative background from grad school. Recently, Ive moved from working with consumer good to working at a 3rd sector foundation - where I work as a project analyst, focused on implementing management courses and consultancy at education secretariats; while also managing impact evaluation of these initiatives. I do love the job and have been exposed to a lot of economics and public policies contents - which has awaken an honest interest for these areas, and one of the reasons Im seeking a MPP or MPA. My question: Im considering taking micro, macro, statistic, econometry and math classes to fill the quantitative gap, but how much depth is required? Is it enough to have a good GRE quant and introductory calculus, micro and macro? Since I still have 2-3 years to go under preparation, I will decide wether to: 1. Take a 2-years-Masters in Economics (tough and complex one); 2. Take independent classes (no diploma) at local University; or 2. Take a 2-years-especialization Economics course - aimed at jornalist, lawyers, where I can have introductory classes in these subjects. Would very much appreciate having your opinion on my historic and this matter. Thanks a lot in advance, Caio
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