Mpa-aspiration

That would be so funny if Matt created his own handle..and he is on here and trolling us the whole time. (I'm definitely not Matt, btw)

I've gotten word, and someone else on this blog has gotten word that it is happening today. 99.99% sure its happening today. Everything that happened last year and the year before should not be applied to this year. We've gone weeks without any of the HKS application blogs, i wouldnt apply the same logic from previous years to this year. Its happening today.

Same, i can do only 2 and 4 as well. 1 is related to my name.

It changed for me too..im looking at the MC/MPA program

Yeap im seeing this as well

...so frustrating. Wasn't someone going to email the admission team on timeline, would like to know the response is there was one.

....so would love to get one application blog. Just to say..."hey folks no stress..we are working on it..you will get your result this week or next week" just something... it could be a 1 sentence. "You will find out later this week" id be happy with that vs end of May, which extends to 2 weeks from now. Sorry needed to get this out of my system.

I also received a HKS Magazine today. Has anyone else received a magazine. Is this normal. I think it would be messed up if you start getting HKS Magazines but then get rejected. Thoughts?

Hello, glad you made a post. I applied to the MC/MPA program. I've been prepping for this for over a year. Crossing fingers!!!

Great question: looking to make a career change into the public sector full time, ultimately running for office within the city or state level. In addition to this continue to build my skillset within nonprofit management and better understanding of international development in order to continue to grow the nonprofit organization that I am part of. Currently the organization has built 1 school for 50 children and provided job opportunities for folks within that town. Would love to help to grow additional schools and job opportunities in nearby areas. Aside from the military been in the private sector, and getting tired of making someone else more money while folks in developing countries or even in our own country are starving. (Sorry got on my soap box lol)

Hey folks, Question for you all. I am interested in both Harvard Kennedy School MC/MPA and the Brown Watson MPA. Mainly because they are both 1 year programs, which is the right amount of time I can be out of the workforce. I am wondering if I am even a prime candidate for these program. I have an amazing background that shows I'm devoted to doing good for society. I just need to show I am able to do the work and not fall behind. Which can be a challenge. My undergrad GPA wasn't too hot..and I doubt I'll hit a 155 or higher on both Quant and Verbal on the GRE, I'm a horrible test taker. However I went to business school- better GPA and I am taking additional classes to help show I am able to do the work. So please let know what you all think based on my a quick snapshot of my background below. Looking to apply this upcoming fall for both schools. Currently: 4 plus years experience as a business consultant for two top consulting firms. Work focused on business assessment- working with client and discovering ways to streamline their business process. Worked on over 7 projects. Currently: Major in the United States Marine Corps Reseves. Role in the corps is focused on civil affairs- experience to building relationships between host nation and US Military. 2nd in command of a 20 -marine military planning section focused on civil consideration. Deployed to Afghanistan as an artillery officer in 2010. Over 10 years of military experience. Education: MBA'15 focused in Marketing. GPA 3.3 BA in Criminal Justice 2008. GPA 2.3- I know bad Currently taking an Economic Masters level course at Harvard Extension School (on track on getting an A) and plan to take 1 course of the HKS Public Leadership Credential, in order to show I am capable of doing the work. Volunteer work: Neighborhood elected official within Boston area. Marketing director for a Boston based nonprofit supporting children in Haiti. Let me know your thoughts on my chances. Sorry this is long winded btw.