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@pillow I'm also leaning towards WWS. The characteristics of the two programs are so different and that makes it extra difficult (although I have no doubt that I'll be happy in different ways regardless of where I end up!). I know many consider the geographic location of the two schools (and some people seem to have qualms about Princeton's relatively quieter vibe) but I actually like that I'll have closer access to New York and DC. Also, the tight-knit and smaller community at WWS is probably what makes it possible for the advisors and professors to give more attention to individual student (although this is what I've read up from forums -- would greatly appreciate if anyone can share what they know/have heard from past/current students!).

I'd love to hear what others have to say on this as well! Also, @pillow - just out of curiosity, what field/area are you interested in within public policy?

Confirmed: Not today! https://hksadmissionblog.tumblr.com/post/612931272222867456/2020-application-reading-and-decision-process

Another update on the blog: https://hksadmissionblog.tumblr.com/post/612840846301265920/2020-application-reading-and-decision-process#notes HKS is really good with keeping everyone updated. Much appreciated!

New post although it's probably not what everyone's been waiting for... Figured it'd still help to share. https://hksadmissionblog.tumblr.com/post/612388221015539712/2020-application-reading-and-decision-process

Right, but hopefully it'll be this week since March 16-20 is Spring Recess. Not sure if the Admissions Office would work during the break....

Same ? Congrats to those who got financial aid! Also with that unofficial, heads-up email, I guess a simple thank-you email back would do for now, right?

Thanks for your replies, @ThinkQ8 & @HelloItsMe! Will do.

Hi all, HKS requires that you submit an analytical resume in addition to the conventional resume/CV. And I have some concerns regarding what I should be putting in the analytical resume. I haven't taken any econ courses in college -- only 1 Calc I class which I got an A on -- and have a pretty good GRE quant score. I was debating taking an online Econ course so I can put it on my quant resume, but I've seen a thread titled "Shoring up quant background" where some of the comments recommended it won't make much of a difference (although the user for that thread had taken an Econ course in college as opposed to my none). Before finding out about the analytical resume, I was planning on taking Econ classes in the summer and I do think I would be able to focus more if I take it then, as opposed to this fall when I will already be juggling the application process and a full-time job. Does anybody have advice whether taking an online Econ course would be beneficial? If not, any recommendations on what skills (other than coursework) can go on the analytical resume?