Harvard Kennedy MPP 2021

[mpp_app2021]

Rejected. Very disappointed but congrats to everyone who got in. Hope you have the best time at HKS. 

[sd9000]

Has anyone received notice of CPL fellowship awards? My financial aid came through the portal, but no mention of acceptance/denial for my CPL fellowship I was a finalist for. 

[EconIsLife]

Just got the Fin Aid email, but now I can't access the MYFAID system

[sourskittles]

In to MPP! Very exciting. I got the fin aid email, but it doesn't appear to look any different than pre-decision. Hmmm...

[StudentUSA]

2 minutes ago, nc922 said:

Waitlisted for MPA/ID. Very shocked (was confident that I was gonna be outright rejected). 

me too. I suppose they are putting a lot of people on WL this year to hedge against international deferrals like last year

[elkzoom]

My heart skipped a beat when I saw a large amount of money on the MYFAID system.....turns out that's just the amount of loans I'm eligible for. Guess no financial aid for me

[MPA2023]

Accepted! Good luck everyone. 

[nc922]

1 minute ago, StudentUSA said:

me too. I suppose they are putting a lot of people on WL this year to hedge against international deferrals like last year

Makes sense. I am an international myself, so there’s the risk....but after getting rejected from a competing school just a week ago, I did not see this coming so I am quite pleased!

Edited March 18, 2021 by nc922

[Cecy]

I didn't get in and I didn't get waitlisted. ?? ( I got accepted to Ford, Harris, and Heinz though).

Congrats to everyone who got in!! 

[EconIsLife]

Oof, no scholarship for me. That's a tough sell...

[intlapplicant]

have CPL fellowships been announced??

[Zeppelin17]

Yeah no funding for me either. That makes things a lot complicated. Will keep an eye for external sources tho. Harvard carries heavy name recognition and some companies/organizations might be willing to finance. 

[wildchartermage]

For those who were CPL finalist, did you see any award letter in your MYFIN portal? For me, I'm not seeing anything that could be for me though I did get an email saying CPL will notify me directly if I win a fellowship or not.

[William_1982]

Waitlisted for MC/MPA. Was rejected last year, so yay for progress. Congrats to all those who were accepted!

[zp27]

Accepted (international student) 

[S7arman]

Accepted!!! ?

no funding though, make things a little complicated

[TKMPP]

No funding here either, which makes it tough ? does anyone know if HKS is willing to negotiate/consider other offers you’ve received at all?

[William_1982]

1 hour ago, sup5505 said:

Rejected (MPP)  Going for my MBA at MIT though, and was planning to start there anyway and then at HKS in Fall 2022. Will probably reapply but for the MPA...maybe chances will be higher after a semester at MIT Sloan. Anyone know if they hold on to recommendation letters and/or essays?

Rec. letters yes, I think essay topics change from year to year though. 

[William_1982]

1 hour ago, Mpa-aspiration said:

Told you it would happen today folks.  I've been waitlisted in the MC/MPA program.  Hopefully i'll be joining you folks this fall! Did anyone else get waitlisted.

Yep - also waitlisted for MC/MPA. Fingers crossed! 

[Mpa-aspiration]

1 hour ago, StudentUSA said:

Me - does it mean that we have no funding and we can't defer? 

I'm actually not sure about this.  what program did you apply for?

[yikes1998]

Rejected  congrats to all those who have been admitted!!!! It’s been a crazy ride!!!

[StudentUSA]

Feel like this year there are many more people put  on waiting list. It's very unlikely that we are getting any offer. It's just a soft decline. 

[HKSpurgatory]

4 minutes ago, StudentUSA said:

Feel like this year there are many more people put  on waiting list. It's very unlikely that we are getting any offer. It's just a soft decline. 

Long time lurker, first time poster. Also waitlisted for MC/MPA and thinking even if we get off the waitlist, we will be paying full price for the program. 

[CYP07]

Got rejected for the MPP Program... Congrats to all who got accepted! I am genuinely happy and a tad envious! For those who would be going to HKS, please make the most of this amazing opportunity, and I hope you all success in your studies! I guess now I have to decide between SIPA and SAIS or maybe opt to reapply for the Fall 2022 cycle. Congrats again y'all! 

[Mpa-aspiration]

Yea, no one knows. I'm staying optimistic and think we still have a good chance.  Alot of folks applied this year, and for the admitted who knows..they may realize they have better financial options elsewhere, or its not worth leaving their job for school.  Im still hopeful.