[Harvard Kennedy MPP 2021]

32 minutes ago, GradSchoolGrad said:

I would try to leverage it with Chicago - but don't expect too much.
 

Georgetown is a fine choice, if you are okay with going it alone to pursue your career interests because as I mentioned previously, it isn't a community that values career.

Definitely food for thought. I'll also speak to more current students to understand the culture about all schools much better. Thanks for your time!

[Harvard Kennedy MPP 2021]

1 hour ago, GradSchoolGrad said:

Not sure your angle with tech policy, but no school has really figured out policy, With Chicago Harris, you'll at least have an awesome institutional and peer support that McCourt doesn't provide. McCourt might be in DC, but you would be going it alone. In the world gone digital, location matters less now. 

Agreed. I have a higher funding from Georgetown (50%) but maybe I'll leverage that with Chicago (20%) and wait for Harvard to respond.

[Harvard Kennedy MPP 2021]

3 hours ago, SavannahOohNaNa said:

I just received my Princeton SPIA MPA admission, I also have Yale Jackson (funding TBD) just-below-full-ride at SAIS. Although they have not come out yet, I'm not considering MSFS or SIPA. (just not my fits)

I really have a wide range of interests across security and development, and I'll have a really difficult time with my choice especially if I miraculously also get into Stanford MIP (which I don't think will happen). I have mixed thoughts about HKS MPP, as it's such a big programme and I think I would really enjoy close interaction with the faculty. But then, the simple size of the faculty would mean that there would always be a professor who does whatever I am interested in. Also, I would really enjoy the negotiation classes. Probably I will not be able to afford HKS MPP anyway but still...

How would you guys choose?

Got into UChicago Harris, Georgetown McCourt MPP and a reject from UCB Goldman last night. Crushed about that and wondering if I’ll make it to HKS’s admit list as I didn’t get any fellowship interview. Goldman and HKS are my top choices (Goldman not so anymore). How connected are the admissions with the fellowships? Any chance for others who didn’t get a fellowship interview? 
 

HKS fits well with the work I want to do in technology policy, but if that’s not an option, I’m wondering if Harris should be my choice. Thoughts?

[UC Berkeley Goldman MPP 2021]

Just now, mppapplicant2021 said:

Just got the email--in at Goldman!! 15k first year and 5k second year. I'm so excited!!!

Congratulations! That's great!

[UC Berkeley Goldman MPP 2021]

4 minutes ago, sbibibi said:

Received an offer but no scholarship 

 

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

Congratulations!! I negotiated with other universities for a better offer. I’m guessing you could try that. 
 

My anxiety levels are at the peaks now

[UC Berkeley Goldman MPP 2021]

1 hour ago, doublethinkplus said:

How's everyone holding up today? I feel like I can't do anything at all.

I'm updating this forum, the portal and anywhere else I think can help me check if the results were released.

[UC Berkeley Goldman MPP 2021]

15 hours ago, CCZZ said:

Well, I applied to GSPP, SPIA and SIPA, so I haven't had any news yet. That's the reason I'm refreshing my mail and this forum all day long. Zero productivity at work these days. I have GPA 3.7 and very strong LOR but medium GRE and I am an international applicant, so I don't know what to expect. I only want an answer, that's all haha

Hope the waiting ends asap

All my deadlines at work are ruined because I keep logging in to the portal every 2 minutes! Damn, all of you have great experience! Good luck, everyone! I got into UChicago & Georgetown for their MPP program, so I'm hoping Berkeley goes well too (probably I shouldn't complain). Inner turmoil is real as Berkeley is my top choice 

[Georgetown (McCourt) MPP 2021]

24 minutes ago, Grad_95 said:

Potentially silly question here... I was accepted with a merit-scholarship outlined in the following terms:
Fall 2021: $13,500

Spring 2022: $13,500

 

But no mention of the 2022-2023 academic year. Did other folks have the second academic year mentioned in their financial aid letters? I'm confused if this award is renewable or not for the second year...

I also received an admit from Georgetown with similar outlines. I reached out to the admissions office and was told that if one has a GPA of 3 or above, the scholarship will continue for next academic year.