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  1. Yes I agree 100%! I've come to terms with the fact that I am incredibly lucky to get this opportunity, especially since I do hope to keep working in nonprofits after graduating.
  2. I'm in the same boat, deciding between a full tuition scholarship at SAIS versus no aid at HKS. I've been having this debate in my head and with everyone around me for a week now, but this is where I come down on it: I was/am struggling with the decision, because Harvard has been my top choice forever. Beyond the academic rigor, I hate turning down Harvard's brand name and prestige, but everyone I've asked (mentors, former professors, colleagues) have confirmed that Harvard's degree isn't worth that much more than any of the other schools. They've also emphasized that being able to graduate a masters program with minimal debt/cost is a HUGE advantage over most other grads. Regardless of whether you're taking out loans or paying for it out of pocket, you're still paying tens of thousands of dollars that you don't have to in order to attend a school that's only slightly better than a SAIS, SIPA, Fletcher, etc. Especially given the probably recession, it seems more important than ever to save that kind of money. I've worked in development in DC for a while now, and no one in the field makes enough money to be able to throw away tens of thousands of dollars on tuition if they don't have to. Plus, if you're trying to work in DC after school, SAIS is incredibly well connected in the area. Everyone in a relevant field knows SAIS and holds it in high esteem. Being in DC for school is another huge advantage if you want to work in DC after graduation, since you can get internships and make connections throughout the school year that other schools just don't have access to. Or if you're going to go for a PhD, which I'm also considering, then it makes it even more illogical to pay that extra money for a masters, since the $80k or $100k you could save in your master's tuition would be much more helpful when living on a PhD student living stipend. It does suck to have to make this decision based on the financial situation alone, but no matter how well off you are, it's just irresponsible to spend that much money on tuition if you don't have to, especially with the current economy. It hurts to admit, but for me, Harvard isn't worth $100k more than SAIS.
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