[Oxford BSG MPP 2021]

Anyone interested in joining a whatsapp group if I start one

[UC Berkeley Goldman MPP 2021]

3 hours ago, hanburger said:

Hello! Has anyone attempted to negotiate aid with Berkeley? Would love to hear how you did it and how it went.

I emailed Annie right after I received the offer and I still haven't heard back. Guess it's probably a no at this point.

[UC Berkeley Goldman MPP 2021]

18 minutes ago, povertypolicypolly said:

Hey y'all, I was accepted to Goldman and Oxford's Blavatnik School both for an MPP, (still waiting on HKS) and am weighing my options between the two. I'm in-state in California, so pricewise, the degrees would be comparable, given that Oxford is a one year program and Berkeley is two years, and barring any additional funding Oxford may offer.  They appear to be of similar caliber and both have professors I would be interested in learning from. Is anyone else deciding between these two? Would love to hear how you are going about this decision! 

My specific interests are in integrating RCT results into policy and practice, and governments contracting with NGOs/nonprofits to pilot new policy.  

Me too! To make things worse (or better, arguably) I also have an offer from JHU SAIS with a very generous $$ package. I have been working in the private sector, so my concern with Blavatnik is whether 1 year is enough to build a solid foundation. 

[UC Berkeley Goldman MPP 2021]

Received an offer but no scholarship 

 

Edit - can I negotiate for a better offer? SAIS is pretty generous with their offer but I think I'd enjoy SF more.

[Johns Hopkins SAIS 2021]

43 minutes ago, Lake10 said:

Accepted to DC campus with no funding. Does anyone know if financial aid options are available for international students?  I am wondering if it is worth it to inquire with the financial aid committee about sources of funding or scholarship options? I dont't see how the cost of attendance can be affordable to many people without some source of funding or scholarship. 

I am an international student and got funding - I'd suggest negotiating with them assuming that you also have offers from other schools?

[Johns Hopkins SAIS 2021]

Just wait for 30min - I saw mine just now

Good luck everyone

[(Canada 2021) MPP/MPA Applications]

Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions of NGOs / NPOs hiring interns who are currently not enrolled. I have been working in the private sector for some time but would love to get some public sector experience before starting school this Fall.

Thank you!

[Internship Opportunities for Incoming Students]

Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions of NGOs / NPOs open to hiring interns who are not currently enrolled. I am currently working in the private sector but would love to get some public sector experience prior to MPP. 

Thank you!