kerby

I also second @Think Tanker's observation that you seem very much to be leaning towards SPIA. I had to make this exact decision and here are some of the questions I asked myself. Some may not be as relevant for you, but hope it helps. Are the opportunities available at HKS you're eyeing that are completely unavailable at SPIA? If there is an elective, knowledge set, etc. you like at HKS, could you find something similar at SPIA? Realistically, how many of HKS's events would you attend? How many clubs would you join? How much does the Harvard name matter to you (especially given that the other name is Princeton?) What community do you want during grad school? What type of alumni community do you want upon graduation? How much does career services and a personalized experience in professional development matter to you? What type of academic experience do you want? What type of challenge do you want during graduate school?