HKS MC/MPA and Masons Fall 2021

[columbia09]

6 hours ago, Lina8625 said:

I have my Master’s degree in Health Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania.

Curious because this will be my first masters 

[SpiffyLoki]

Anyone admitted to MC/MPA (US and Mason) planning to give it up or defer? Has HKS hinted anything about the deferal policy this year yet?

Edited April 4, 2021 by SpiffyLoki

[haroldhar]

If last year’s trend holds, we shall see some waitlist movement by the end of this week. We will also see rejected applicants moved to the waitlist. I would not be surprised if the trend continue, possibly with a further one week delay. 

Edited April 5, 2021 by haroldhar

[SpiffyLoki]

Seems MPA/ID waitlist has been informed of no movement yesterday but I haven't received any email. Has anyone from the MC/MPA or Mason heard anything?

Edited May 6, 2021 by SpiffyLoki

[columbia09]

So what was the deal with the 2020 - 2021 application cycle ? Did they have more people apply then normal and that resulted in a lower admissions rate? Multiple people from my company applied and a lot were rejected. Do you think they’ll make the GRE optional permanently? 

[columbia09]

Just a heads up for prospective applicants that on Thursday, June 3rd, HKS will have a zoom meeting regarding admissions and financial aid information  for the MC MPA program. 

[columbia09]

For those accepted, how many years of work experience did you have and what’s your age? Average years of experience for people accepted was 13 last year. I would imagine someone with 13 years be in their mid 30s and most will have families and kids. How’d you do it with kids going back to school ? Did you have a masters already ? I thought being in your 30s was old for school.