SAIS vs. HKS

[lycny]

Hi,

I would like to invite folks to pitch in on the differences/similarities and relative strengths/weaknesses of the MA program at SAIS and MPP program at HKS in terms of any or all of the following variables:

a) pedagogy

depth of resources (faculty, library, professional networks)

c) student experience

d) curriculum and core requirements

e) extent to which they train you how to think and solve problems (vs. just teaching you book knowledge)

f) career preparation (recruiting resources and internships opportunities) and extent to which they allow marketability in a wide range of career fields (government, business, non-profit, etc.)

Thank you for your thoughtful input! Good luck to everyone who's deciding where to go!

[Latte0708]

SAIS has much better location and alumni resouces, plenty of lectures meeting famous economists and officials in DC. And cheaper. While Harvard is usually a dream. You wake up from the dream when u graduate.

Hi,

I would like to invite folks to pitch in on the differences/similarities and relative strengths/weaknesses of the MA program at SAIS and MPP program at HKS in terms of any or all of the following variables:

a) pedagogy

depth of resources (faculty, library, professional networks)

c) student experience

d) curriculum and core requirements

e) extent to which they train you how to think and solve problems (vs. just teaching you book knowledge)

f) career preparation (recruiting resources and internships opportunities) and extent to which they allow marketability in a wide range of career fields (government, business, non-profit, etc.)

Thank you for your thoughtful input! Good luck to everyone who's deciding where to go!