greatgirl9

I've been admitted to: - Harvard Kennedy School MPP (with no financial aid - so it costs ~$52,000 a year) - Yale Jackson Institute MA Global Affairs (with 50% of my course fees covered - so it costs ~$25,000 a year) - Columbia SIPA MIA (with $22,000 a year of aid - so it costs ~$40,000 a year) If it weren't for the money, I would be immediately accepting HKS (my dream school) but I am conflicted about taking out such a large loan. Is the loan worth it for the Kennedy school name, connections and prestige? What are employers' perceptions of the Jackson institute? How do these schools rank in relation to each other? Which degree would make me most employable in a human rights focused job? Any and all advice appreciated!

I've been admitted to: - Harvard Kennedy School MPP (with no financial aid - so it costs ~$52,000 a year) - Yale Jackson Institute MA Global Affairs (with 50% of my course fees covered - so it costs ~$25,000 a year) - Columbia SIPA MIA (with $22,000 a year of aid - so it costs ~$40,000 a year) If it weren't for the money, I would be immediately accepting HKS (my dream school) but I am conflicted about taking out such a large loan. Is the loan worth it for the Kennedy school name, connections and prestige? What are employers' perceptions of the Jackson institute? How do these schools rank in relation to each other? Which degree would make me most employable in a human rights focused job? Any and all advice appreciated!