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    Let's Talk Debt

    in Government Affairs Forum

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    Hello everyone!

    Could someone advise if taking loan of about 70-80 k for HKS MPA/ID program is worthy enough? Can we repay it back? I also have full-ride at SIPA but I am more hinged to MPA/ID because of its unique structure and focused approach.  

    Harvard Kennedy MPP 2020

    in Government Affairs Forum

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    I am confused between SIPA and MPA/ID. I really like the MPA/ID program at HKS but with only Fulbright funding, I will still be short of huge sum. SIPA on the other hand has made it almost free. So, if I consider fee, then I should go to SIPA but if I think of program structure, then hands down MPA/ID. Small cohort size, focused curriculum, and of-course the brand value of Harvard are definitely worth taking a shot. SIPA course is kind of loose, big cohort, etc.

    McKinsey has already offered a webinar for newly admitted MPA/ID students at HKS. Plus, HKS staff, faculty, students have all been very responsive during these days. I just wish I had my finances settled for HKS!! 

    Harvard Kennedy MPP 2020

    in Government Affairs Forum

    Posted · Edited by spnfiim

    I was particularly touched by gesture of MPA/ID Director Carol who took the pain writing to me at the time of release of result that-

    "As a Fulbright recipient, this message probably went to IIE on your behalf, so I wanted to alert you to the good news directly.

     Congratulations and best wishes!".

    So, technically, I did not need to wait for an email from local Fulbright office about my result; Carol informed me that I had made it!! 

    Harvard Kennedy MPP 2020

    in Government Affairs Forum

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    Just now, amaka26 said:

    Decently. For the past 5 years it's always been before 1pm:

    https://hksadmissionblog.tumblr.com/post/183452408863/2019-application-reading-and-decision-process

    https://hksadmissionblog.tumblr.com/post/171900221768/2018-reading-and-decision-process-post-18

    https://hksadmissionblog.tumblr.com/post/158156506673/2017-reading-and-decision-process-post-20

    https://hksadmissionblog.tumblr.com/post/140752084188/2016-reading-and-decision-process-post-15

    https://hksadmissionblog.tumblr.com/post/113346302808/all-2015-masters-program-decisions-released

    Well done!! Empirical analysis always holds ground.. This year, however, HKS has delayed its decision by most no of days as compared to other schools. So it will be interesting to see if even now it could still maintain at least the DAY and TIME.. 

    Harvard Kennedy MPP 2020

    in Government Affairs Forum

    Posted · Edited by spnfiim

    Although I won’t be knowing my result today but I am still there with all of you my friends!! Right from early posts on this thread, I always tried to provide one input or another.. Today, when we have inched this much closer, it looks a fantastic journey of anxious waiting together. I am wishing you all the very best and may we continue our friendship at HKS and beyond! 

    Harvard Kennedy MPP 2020

    in Government Affairs Forum

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    7 minutes ago, indianIRguy said:

    when will you know about finaid if you will know admissions tomorrow @spnfiim?

    Normally, our result and FinAid info come together. So, if FinAid is released with Admission decision then earliest by tomorrow by noon, we should come to know. If it is released separately and on another day, then I am not sure if Fulbright will wait for both the decisions or will let us know the admission decision at least. 

    Harvard Kennedy MPP 2020

    in Government Affairs Forum

    Posted · Edited by spnfiim

    Is it going to be today- Thursday? It should, so that Fulbrighters also get to know tomorrow. Otherwise, if result gets declared on Friday then we could know it only on Monday at the earliest. And you can’t imagine how the intervening weekends will be like!! 

    Harvard Kennedy MPP 2020

    in Government Affairs Forum

    Posted · Edited by spnfiim

    40 minutes ago, mc/mpa_hopeful said:

    I couldn't agree more. I'm from and currently live in Finland. As someone who not only believes in the idea of the European union and the benefits of international cooperation, but has worked in government both on the national and European level, it brakes my heart to see how this crisis has shown that our contintent is indeed still very much disintegrated. All countries have taken a me first-approach. The most tragic example is in Italy, where China has swept in and provided more assistance than EU countrie. Especially coming from a small country with a long border with Russia and a history of conflict, I am getting worried. The EU was supposed to reflect the fact that we are stronger together, but looking at our responses to the outbreak, I'm afraid it is just one more sign of a slide towards more inwards-looking, protectionistic politics and policies which can be extremely detrimental, especially for smaller countries.

    Sorry to everybody for going a little bit off topic :)

    It's not off-topic and so don't be sorry!! Let's face it- at this stage of our lives and career, if we have applied to HKS (and other equally reputed schools) for a course in public policy then it definitely shows our empathy and sensitivity to our societal superstructure. The prevalent rigid issues of our respective countries/communities/societies have motivated us to look for out-of-box and unconventional solutions and that in turn has encouraged us to apply for best institutes with world-class peer group and faculty. For someone, the poor quality of education in the society could be a concern while for others it could be gender discrimination, inequality, poverty, corruption and/or violence. All of us here are looking for solutions and for ways to collaborate with each other to solve the larger issues of society. I firmly believe that in addition to the brand value of HKS, we all acknowledge that the possibility of getting our solutions at HKS is much higher and so we are eager and anxious to get enrolled there. Therefore, occasionally, if not all the time, we should also discuss contemporary issues like CORONA because it impacts us in many ways than we can think of- including our chances of admit (as one of our fellow members pointed out that HKS might be re-assessing rate of acceptance/deferment by candidates) and to be on-campus this fall, if selected. 

     

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