Elsa

Hey Carry, First of all : best of luck on your applications. I think you've been mislead on the qualifications you need to get into HKS MPA2. I got in, I am 27, 3 years full time work experience + 2-3 years of part-time internships. I do have a solid work experience but still, only 3 years full time. I've met with several of future classmates, same stories. 3 years on average, solid, top level but hardly more than 4 or 5. You have a pretty good shot at HKS, good luck.

Hey, I was there a few days ago: super nice, great program, small and flexible class, mid-twenties, good network and great jobs opportunities. For those who are still hesitating, go for it.

In as well. Good luck to those still waiting, it's been a crazy process.

Okay, weird question : I haven't gotten any email (neither an acceptance nor a rejection) and on my sparks account I have access to the new admits page. Anyone in the same situation???????

Usually, they send out MPA2 decisions a week after the MPP decisions. But this year with the problems they're dealing with regarding the "Box", I think we'll have to wait a little longer...

Well, if they keep the last year schedule, we should get decisions today but, considering the difficulties the notorious MPA2 box is causing, I think we should expect a few more days of waiting....

And? Did you fish for more information? Less chances to get in right? (sorry for asking, but you never know what someone may hear ;-))

Let's just wait and trust the Adcom good judgment. Let's keep faith and keep each other posted!

Well, when I filled in the app form, I thought that "deemed ineligible" meant : not considered for and not accepted. Apparently, it meant "considered for" only... Checking the box made us change the pool we're competing with. That's at least what I understand from this... Any other thoughts? Indicate the program to which you are applying:<br style=line-height: 20px; ">(Please be sure to select the correct program, as the application questions and essays are different for each program. If you want to change this please do so in the Preliminary Questions.)MPP or MPA2If qualified, would you like to be considered for the Two-Year MPA program? Yes No (MPA2 applicants are required to enter the program with prior graduate level coursework similar to the MPP core curriculum (four courses minimum) and at least three years of full-time, professional work experience by the application deadline. Applicants who do not meet the graduate coursework and work experience requirements will not be considered for the MPA2 program. If you are deemed ineligible for the MPA2 program, your application will still be considered for the MPP program.)Please note that you will only be considered for one program. If you answered yes to the HKS-HBS joint program question, you will remain in the MPP applicant pool.

Sorry, I meant the Sparks account. So people, anyone who applied for the MPP, didn't get a decision and has a SPARKS account stating you're applying to the MPA?

SubjectNotebook, what is your situation exactly?

In the box "your application status". Here is what mine says : "Thank you for applying to the MPA program at Harvard Kennedy School. We have processed your application, and your file is now complete. Please note that if admitted to Harvard Kennedy School, you will be required to submit official transcript(s). An official transcript is one that is sent directly to HKS from the issuing institution. " :-( :-(

Prabbit and abbabeel : check your embark status. if it says "MPA" so yes, we are on the same boat. And according to what the Admission office told to several of us, no we won't be considered for the MPP, the program we applied to in the first place. If your embark status says MPA, please PM me. Please, if anyone else is in the same situation (applied to the MPP, checked the box, embark status says MPA), speak up.

Please, how many people in the same situation? And what kind of background?

Seriously, only the both of us??? Talk about misfortune! What do you think it means? They considered us for MPA only so if we don't get in we're screwed for the MPP even if it was our first choice? That's a non sense. They haven't gotten back to me yet. That's torture looool