From reading this forum and doing research it seems like these 3 programs are similar.
1. each program is at an Ivy League school
2. each program is ranked a little lower in the US News rankings than some State U programs (not badmouthing State U). But this board thinks the USN rankings for public affairs / IR should be heavily discounted?
3. Fels and Taubman are both smaller programs (not sure about CIPA) compared to HKS and the like.
What would be the distinguishing factors at these three programs for someone who wants to get an MPA and will take a chance or two on an Ivy League "reach". I am not completely sure of policy focus either, except I'm leaning towards domestic policy vs. IR or international development.