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Sooooo I just received the magazine today. I am guessing it is a good sign lol

I had reached out to admissions team to enquire if the next update will come out before the 30th. They confirmed that it will not happen until after the 30th. Looking at 2018/2019 trends, the next update was released within 1-2 weeks after the deadline. However, this first deadline is pretty delayed this year so it may happen in a week's time after the 30th..or max 2 weeks in any case.

I’m still waitlisted. 

I was hoping for April 15.

Any admitted MC/MPA folks looking to decline their offer or defer for another opportunity.  Asking for a friend... lol

People applied fearing they might not have a job- with the economy booming they either kept their job or have new job prospects. 

I hope ya right.  Thats what I'm thinking too..but u never know 

The ride is just beginning. I would expect many turning it down as MC/MPAs due to the booming post pandemic domestic economy and intl students still in visa/vaccine limbo. 

I applied to HKS this year but was not admitted. Given the number of applicants applying every year to HKS for admission and the high quality of the applicants, this is something to be expected. But what came as a great surprise is the way in which the candidates are being treated by the University. Why they are giving MYFAID login to every applicant. It is written there.....For newly admitted candidates...then  Admission ID is there and then you have to spare your valuable time to create your account and all these efforts are going to come to nought only, which University knows, but your poor soul does not. I was one of the applicants for PEPG, the University sent me mail to apply for the same. After almost 20 days of applying I got a mail in which it was written your application material is received and accepted...After all, the application material was a letter of intent....The entire process is callous and it is very surprising that in a litigant society like USA's the University is getting away with its ways with no one suing them for the mental agony suffered. I am writing this for candidates in coming years so that they can wait for the results without pinning hope on any bait thrown at them by the University, even though it is hope alone which sustains such a long wait.
 
BTW all the best for all friends on the forum who got admitted, friends who are waitlisted and also the friends who are not admitted,. Let the good fortune smile on everyone.

Rejected, but keeping hope up for a repeat of last year where rejected candidates were moved to waitlist spots as so many accepted applicants declined. Will update this thread when/if I hear further. I thought my app was quite strong (essays/recs/resume)- almost 20 years work experience in private sector across the globe, so so academics and no GMAT. I did receive the magazine. 

Thanks! I predict there will be an early wave of declines given the current pandemic climate and that we shall see waitlist movement by mid-April. Does anyone remember when the HKS waitlist/rejected movements started last year? I think 1st week of April?

Agree. I think there will be alot of declines- stingy HKS funding, job market improving, a lot of people that possibly applied due to the economic unknowns, some hoping for virtual classes, intl students not able to travel this summer, etc .
This is just the first round...

Rejected but keeping the faith- remember, last year people went from rejected to waitlist to accepted over a matter of weeks! All rules are out the window at HKS given the pandemic. Congrats to those that got in today, good luck to those of us that didn't- it's not over until the first day of classes!
 

Thank you! I suspect many declines from "whim applicants" based on this alone for programs like MC/MPA

"......we are planning for in-person classes, although we are also developing backup plans in case health protocols set by Massachusetts and Harvard University this Fall limit the allowable density on campus."

The acceptance letter said the classes will be in-person for this fall.

Those who were accepted, were asked to respond by April 30

Rejected but keeping the faith- remember, last year people went from rejected to waitlist to accepted over a matter of weeks! All rules are out the window at HKS given the pandemic. Congrats to those that got in today, good luck to those of us that didn't- it's not over until the first day of classes!
 

Agree. I think there will be alot of declines- stingy HKS funding, job market improving, a lot of people that possibly applied due to the economic unknowns, some hoping for virtual classes, intl students not able to travel this summer, etc .
This is just the first round...

ALL THE BEST TO EACH ONE OF YOU WONDERFUL PEOPLE 
THOSE WHO CAN WAIT TILL 5 PM [ BOSTON ]

Whoever updated that MYFAID contact box is directly responsible for my lack of productivity today. 

First post confirming decisions were out last year was at 3:05

its 2:57, we have three minutes, please

I’m a mess right now- constantly refreshing the following tabs nonstop:
HKS Admissions Portal
Admissions Blog
MYFAID Portal
This forum
GME Stock Quote 

I’m a mess right now- constantly refreshing the following tabs nonstop:
HKS Admissions Portal
Admissions Blog
MYFAID Portal
This forum
GME Stock Quote