John Hopkins SAIS vs Columbia SIPA vs Harvard Kennedy

[indiapolicy]

Hi, I would appreciate any advice in this regard.

I've received offers from the following Universities/Courses

1. Johns Hopkins SAIS/MA in International Relations (2 year)
2. Columbia SIPA/Masters in Public Administration (2 year)
3. Harvard University HKS/Mid-Career Masters in Public Administration (1 year)

Financials are as follows
1. Johns Hopkins - I'm short by $40,000 (20K per year)
2. Columbia - Short by $30,000 (15K per year) - Most generous with Aid
3. HKS - short by $20,000 per year (No Aid)

My primary area of interest is to to study the impact on technology on society, systems of governance etc. I also want to build a strong foundation in Economics and Stats, learn about leadership and management.

All schools have Technology Policy Concentrations as part of their courses. There is the DC/NYC/Boston question too, difference in campus sizes to consider as well. Also the question/wisdom of taking up a 1 year course at Harvard vis-a-vis two years at the other two, but Harvard is obviously extremely prestigious.

I have never been to the United States before. Would really appreciate any advice from the members of this group.
 

Edited March 17, 2022 by indiapolicy
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[Mary250]

Hi, 

May I ask when did HKS release their decisions? I applied to the 2-year MPP program and waiting impatiently for the results. 

[indiapolicy]

Hi, I don't believe results for this year are out. I have a deferred admission from before.