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Anyone know if there is any chance of financial aid offers going out with waitlist accecptances? I would think schools have x amount of dollars a year to spend on financial offers

I second some of the thoughts of the Harris folks. I did get chance to visit one school although it was not during their official visit day. I gave them some credit realizing that the red carpet is pulled out for the official visit days and thus comparing one schools official event to simply a campus visit is tough. Another interesting point, I think its a positive that the Harris folks are answering some of the questions and while supporting their choice to attend Harris also being honest in their responses - I dont see any Ford school current students posting on any of the Ford discussions. Quick question: Is the Harris building new? I know the Ford building is new and looks gorgeous from some of the pictures. I found some old articles on internet about Harris preparing for new building few years back but cant figure out if this is the building they are in now or if they are planning for future (the one they are in now is pretty ugly from outside, how are the facilities inside?). I know minor detail but got me thinking when it came up in post discussions - just curious.

Thanks for everyones comments: while I wasn

Was anyone able to make it to the Ford or Harris visit days this past Friday? I was bummed I couldnt make it to either and was hoping to get any thoughts/impressions from those who were able to attend. Thanks!

I am also looking into Ford (although debating between Ford and Harris). I am bummed I cant make the visit day so for those who go if you could post your thoughts after event that would be great. Also Stepehen33 gave some great comments on the

Thanks for posting the response from WWS. I had two top choices accepted to one and waitlisted on other and was wondering same thing - that answers my question. I had assumed that was standard procedure but the comments in your waitlist letter looks to confirm. Im assuming there is a big response end of April after 15th and then things will slow down to a trickle until classes start.

I can also attest to being very impressed with the admissions office as well as the contact I have had with the program for admitted students has been top notch. While I may end up at a different program simply do to my interest matching other programs better, if I was interested in public administration or non

Thanks for all comments from current Harris students - appreciate you taking time to check the post and honesty. Any Ford students out there that compared two schools in making choice? xnormajeanx - Could you give us numbers on typical numbers in core classes? Are there many undergrads? Do the numbers dwindle during second year electives? Thanks!

Thanks Stephen33 - those are great comments. The point about having opportunity to take wider array of classes on quarter structure is something I hadnt thought of. With your comments on for better or worse, Harris forcing the additional stats/econ courses over the administration management courses (which I agree you can get at several other programs even outside MPP) do you ever feel there

I agree that it seems that if you want to do a dual degree Michigan may have more flexibility based on what I have read, although I know Chicago also allows for a dual degree in IR which I believe which maybe interesting to some people. But I think Chicago has nice hand up as their economics rep and being known for putting out grads who not only have theory but also have the skills to understand the number crunching as well. Again both are strong. What I do like about Michigan's program is they do a "mock" policy analysis project (integrated policy exercise) which seems like a cool addition to the curriculum - not sure if Chicago has similar item built into core.

Wanted to get everyone