[Harvard Kennedy MPP 2021]

26 minutes ago, AMA_AMA said:

Hi all -- I have been admitted to the MPP with a full-ride (no additional stipend and no named fellowship, though I am an "alternate" for one). I will be turning down the offer today and I hope others also make their decisions quickly to help those on the waitlist.

I'm sharing the above mostly to remind everyone, whether they got in or not, that HKS is an amazing school that will unlock phenomenal opportunities but it is not the best fit for everyone! There's lot to like but also lots to be aware of. ?

Thanks for sharing! Curious why you're turning down HKS and where you're doing instead, and what factors you were aware of?

[Harvard Kennedy MPP 2021]

anyone get into the MPP with impact investing background? I'm trying to figure out if it's worth reapplying next year as I just got rejected.

My stats - 164Q 166V, 5 years experience (2 at a leading US foundation, then 3 living in an emerging market on the management team of a fintech startup with leading equity investors), 3.6 GPA from top ~2 private US university

[Princeton SPIA MPA 2021]

got the formal rejection email, congrats to everyone who got in!!

[NYU Wagner 2021]

Accepted as well, said the financial aid letter will be up in 48 hours?

[Harvard Kennedy MPP 2021]

Thanks everyone who has shared their CPL interview invites! I'm assuming interviews for the Rubenstein fellowship have gone out by now as well?

[2021 Results]

18 minutes ago, undergoat88 said:

They seemed to be hellbent on the March 1 release in the online events they had, but hoping for this Friday instead!!!

Sigh... thanks!

[2021 Results]

Anyone know if Wagner saying that decisions will come out "by March 1st" means they will come this week or will they be on Monday? 

[Harvard Kennedy MPP 2021]

Does anyone know if we will get ding notifications from CPL as well? or only emails to those who get interviews

[2021 Results]

11 minutes ago, studious_kirby said:

hey i am also interested in philanthropy and impact investing. can i dm you to ask you more about your experiences and the factors you took into account while applying?

For sure!

[2021 Results]

Program Applied To (MPA, MPP, IR, etc.):  MPP/MPA
Schools Applied To:  HKS, Harris, Wagner, SPIA
Schools Admitted To:  Harris ($$)
Schools Rejected From:   
Still Waiting:  HKS, Wagner, SPIA
Undergraduate Institution: Top 2 private university
Undergraduate GPA:   3.60
Undergraduate Major: Public Policy
GRE Quantitative/Verbal/AW Scores:  166V / 164Q / 5.0
Years Out of Undergrad (if applicable):  4.5
Years of Work Experience:  4.5
Describe Relevant Work Experience:  2 years in philanthropy, remaining in impact investing in emerging markets
Strength of SOP (be honest, describe the process, etc):  Maybe 8.5/10 
Strength of LOR's (be honest, describe the process, etc):  8/10 
Other: 

[Let's Talk Debt]

Slightly seperate question - bringing this thread back - but I'm curious how much people attempted to save before going to grad school? Thinking about the tradeoff of waiting another year to increase savings vs. taking on more debt

[UChicago Harris 2021]

Also curious, how do people afford this? Even with $$ lol

[UChicago Harris 2021]

Accepted to the MPP program with 30k funding per year!

[UChicago Harris 2021]

Anyone know what the maximum amount of funding Harris gives is?