UChicago Harris 2021

[Skipper18542]

Hopefully they get back to me soon. I doubt they will give anywhere near enough for me to consider going there. But I figured I might as well send them the form and hope for the best 

[van_96]

I have kind of a dumb question. So on this page https://harris.uchicago.edu/about/who-we-are/career-outcomes-report/employers, it says about 325 students graduated from Harris (apparently across all programs) in the class of 2019. But on this page https://harris.uchicago.edu/about/who-we-are/harris-by-the-numbers, it says that they had an incoming class of nearly 600 in 2020. Am I misreading something, or did they nearly double their class size in a couple of years? If so, does anyone think that's a red flag about the amount of individualized attention they might provide to students now (along with the prestige of the program)? 

[AdAstra2020]

7 hours ago, van_96 said:

I have kind of a dumb question. So on this page https://harris.uchicago.edu/about/who-we-are/career-outcomes-report/employers, it says about 325 students graduated from Harris (apparently across all programs) in the class of 2019. But on this page https://harris.uchicago.edu/about/who-we-are/harris-by-the-numbers, it says that they had an incoming class of nearly 600 in 2020. Am I misreading something, or did they nearly double their class size in a couple of years? If so, does anyone think that's a red flag about the amount of individualized attention they might provide to students now (along with the prestige of the program)? 

I dug into the numbers a bit and I can see why you're confused. It seems the latter graphic is misleading. The number from the first link (325) sounds accurate. If you check Petersons (https://www.petersons.com/graduate-schools/university-of-chicago-irving-b-harris-graduate-school-of-public-policy-studies-000_10039268.aspx), which is pretty reliable, you'll find enrollment was 333, although the cycle date is unspecified. Petersons also lists the "total number" of students are 500. I'm guessing it's an approximation but I trust it. 

The second graphic must be counting the "total number" of students as being a combination of the incoming class and second-year ones. Right next to that it notes 22% of INCOMING students (not total) so for some reason they cherry-picked the metrics to use... not sure why they did but it's not consistent with the "actual incoming class" the graphic is meant to represent. I would trust the 325 number and assume the 557 constitutes the total number.

Edited March 31, 2021 by AdAstra2020

[van_96]

7 hours ago, AdAstra2020 said:

I dug into the numbers a bit and I can see why you're confused. It seems the latter graphic is misleading. The number from the first link (325) sounds accurate. If you check Petersons (https://www.petersons.com/graduate-schools/university-of-chicago-irving-b-harris-graduate-school-of-public-policy-studies-000_10039268.aspx), which is pretty reliable, you'll find enrollment was 333, although the cycle date is unspecified. Petersons also lists the "total number" of students are 500. I'm guessing it's an approximation but I trust it. 

The second graphic must be counting the "total number" of students as being a combination of the incoming class and second-year ones. Right next to that it notes 22% of INCOMING students (not total) so for some reason they cherry-picked the metrics to use... not sure why they did but it's not consistent with the "actual incoming class" the graphic is meant to represent. I would trust the 325 number and assume the 557 constitutes the total number.

Thanks for the response, but the first number on the "Harris by the Numbers" graphic says that they have over 1,100 students in total, which seems kind of incompatible with what you're suggesting, doesn't it?

[AdAstra2020]

1 hour ago, van_96 said:

Thanks for the response, but the first number on the "Harris by the Numbers" graphic says that they have over 1,100 students in total, which seems kind of incompatible with what you're suggesting, doesn't it?

You're right, sorry for the mistake. I misread the numbers myself. I think I see the issue now though...

Most of their programs (MACRM, MAIDP, MA in Public Policy, etc.) last for one year. The graphic cites 16 different degree programs so naturally their entry date/graduation won't overlap perfectly. Maybe you were viewing the numbers from the standpoint of the two-year MPP program, or one of the other ones? Anyways that's the most sensible explanation to me. 

[pubpolpursue]

Hi, is there anyone received invitation for webinar conversation with the Associate Dean?

[HelloItsMe]

On 3/31/2021 at 9:13 AM, AdAstra2020 said:

You're right, sorry for the mistake. I misread the numbers myself. I think I see the issue now though...

Most of their programs (MACRM, MAIDP, MA in Public Policy, etc.) last for one year. The graphic cites 16 different degree programs so naturally their entry date/graduation won't overlap perfectly. Maybe you were viewing the numbers from the standpoint of the two-year MPP program, or one of the other ones? Anyways that's the most sensible explanation to me. 

Jumping in to say that I spoke to someone who graduated in 2020 who told me that they were increasing the size of their programs every year for 3 or 4 years, which started with the 2019 incoming class, so those numbers are right. I think they aim to have very large incoming class sizes from now on, so take that for what it is...

[anthony47]

On 4/2/2021 at 5:16 PM, pubpolpursue said:

Hi, is there anyone received invitation for webinar conversation with the Associate Dean?

Yea I got that invitation, about the waitlist webinar

[AdAstra2020]

If anyone who's been accepted or has already chosen to attend Harris, we have a Whatsapp group chat for our cohort and a Google Doc for roommate searches/housing questions. Glad to share the links for those who want to join so please let me know if you're interested! 

[undecided22]

Will classes be held on campus this fall? I’m wondering what are the chances it will be virtual, that would really suck 

[AdAstra2020]

5 hours ago, undecided22 said:

Will classes be held on campus this fall? I’m wondering what are the chances it will be virtual, that would really suck 

Yes! The university announced it will resume in-person activities last week.

https://news.uchicago.edu/story/uchicago-announces-plans-resume-campus-activities-autumn-quarter?fbclid=IwAR0vnkt_iZWZsgVwTwLyDFDOp7wAb9W8Lq8ai64ynz-5ntST5q3gmzZC4RM#utm_source=uc_facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=autumn2021planning

They will even be holding orientation on campus in late summer, though the details haven't been finalized. 

[excxn]

Anyone hear back about scholarship reconsideration yet?

[undecided22]

3 hours ago, AdAstra2020 said:

Yes! The university announced it will resume in-person activities last week.

https://news.uchicago.edu/story/uchicago-announces-plans-resume-campus-activities-autumn-quarter?fbclid=IwAR0vnkt_iZWZsgVwTwLyDFDOp7wAb9W8Lq8ai64ynz-5ntST5q3gmzZC4RM#utm_source=uc_facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=autumn2021planning

They will even be holding orientation on campus in late summer, though the details haven't been finalized. 

Thank you for sharing, that’s great news!

[undecided22]

2 hours ago, excxn said:

Anyone hear back about scholarship reconsideration yet?

Nothing yet...apparently we will hear back by April 10 so just a few days left!

[kb_sf]

5 hours ago, excxn said:

Anyone hear back about scholarship reconsideration yet?

Haven't heard anything yet, but my original scholarship letter isn't in my portal anymore. Hoping that means there is a new one coming.

[undecided22]

Does anyone know how much you can earn as a research assistant and during a summer internship? While I wait on my scholarship reconsideration request, I’m wondering how feasible it is to make some money while I’m there.

 

 

[PassionateAbtPolicy]

On 4/7/2021 at 2:46 PM, kb_sf said:

Haven't heard anything yet, but my original scholarship letter isn't in my portal anymore. Hoping that means there is a new one coming.

Did you get an updated offer?

[kb_sf]

15 minutes ago, PassionateAbtPolicy said:

Did you get an updated offer?

Nope not yet

[MPP_2021_l]

my portal had an update - unfortunately I did not receive any additional funding

[PassionateAbtPolicy]

Same - no extra funding

[excxn]

No extra funding here either

[van_96]

They gave me a new offer for a TAship for one quarter that pays 3k, but no further funding

[aspiringmpp]

No extra funding for me either ☹️

[Cat1992]

CAPP admit here... Got 10k increase out of 25k requested. Pretty happy

[undecided22]

No extra funding either, I’m not sure how I can afford it.