[Applied to HKS MPP but emailed and asked to consider switching to MC/MPA???]

Hey Expressodc,

Yea, actually I applied to HKS and HBS dual degree program. And my main application position was tailor for the MPP/MBA program. I also applied to other B-schools that had an arrangement with HKS for MPP/MBA program.

To answer other's questions, no the email I received did not actually ask whether I would like to be considered for MPA2. Rather, the Ad Com told me he was switching my status after realizing that I clicked the MPA2 option also. I asked him whether I can be considered for MPP (put me backb to my original choice) and he said he switched it back.

Way I understand it is that MPP is more structured than MPA2. In addition, MPP requires a thesis, but MPA2 does not. However, I have a very relatively specific goal post graduation so MBA/MPP is my choice. Just hope I get the interview invite from HBS soon.

Best wishes. I recently received a request to submit additional information from Tuck as well. I guess I will know where I stand with that school in the next few days.

Did you apply to Tuck R1 or R2? I just interviewed for R2 and will get the decision in mid-March. I hope they contact me for "additional information" too!

GOOD LUCK with HBS! If not, hope to see you at Tuck.

[Typo in HKS Statement of Purpose]

Ugggh I know I should never have re-read my SOP essay but found a glaring error in the third paragrah. Will I get dinged by HKS over this if the rest of my application is otherwise strong? I am praying not. Anyone else have a similar situation?

[HKS Financial Aid App]

Fellow HKS MPP Applicants,

Do you know if the HKS take the fellowship essays into consideration for the admissions decision? If not, why else would they have the financial aid due date before decisions are released? Strange...

Also, has anyone been to visit? If so, who did you meet with (e.g., students, admissions, etc?). Do you think visiting the campus boosts your candidacy in any way?

Looking forward to hearing from you!

[Applied to HKS MPP but emailed and asked to consider switching to MC/MPA???]

I'm interested in finding out exactly what that email means because I just got a similar email. Thing is that I applied for a joint-degree program - MPP/MBA. The email indicated that I'm now being considered for MPA2 and HKS has a policy of considering each application for only one program at a time.

Maestro - did you apply to the HBS dual or with another b-school? I appied to the dual through Tuck, so just curious!