Paid 3,000K deposit & deferred from Columbia SIPA to Fall 2021. Waiting for HKS MC/MPA decision. I switched my application from MPP to MC/MPA, since I thought I "wasted" a year to avoid online-learning at SIPA. Got scholarship from home country - at cost. My concern about HKS MC/MPA is I only have 9 months to optimize my attendance in HKs. On the other hand, I think 2 years at SIPA & NY will give more holistic experience academically & socially. Any advice?
p.s.: Harvard brand is highly recognized & respected in my institution