HKS 2016

[HKS hopeful]

The wait is killing me. Lol any update or emails?  MPA hopeful 

anyone else applied?

[loveglove]

No updates. Feel ya bro.

[HKS hopeful]

Good luck! And congrats on your other admits. ;-) I've only applied to one school so the stakes are high. 

 

[monocle]

You only applied to HKS?

Waiting too.. but for MPP. I wouldn't expect anything til mid-March as they say on their website. Really no need to get too antsy.

I'm curious though why you decided only HKS? What's your profile? 

[HKS hopeful]

Yes, only HKS. Audited two hks classes several years ago and knew that's where I belong. Hks mid-career  would build on my existing skills and propel me to the next level.... In addition, my future goals have been achieved by hks mid-career alum. I already have courses selected if I attend this fall.  

 

Best ts wishes with you applications.

[David_King]

Hi there, HKS hopeful.  I haven't been on this site in many many months, and I'm glad that I checked in now to see your post.  I don't know anything about where the MPP or MPA/ID committees are - but I want you to know that the MPA committees (for MPA2 and MCMPA) are on track.  Every file has been read independently by two committee members.  Written comments have been entered for each applicant, and we've had several full committee meetings to make sure that we're all looking out for the same sorts of things.  We are now in the "in review" process - during which every file with substantially differing scores are discussed by the two initial readers.  Some of those cases will soon come to the full committee for discussion.  We meet as a group on Tuesdays and Thursdays - and we're making good progress. As in years past, I'm sorry to say, the overwhelming majority of applicants will not be offered admission.  And as in years past, I want to underscore that we're not mesmerized by GREs and GPAs. HKS will almost certainly end up saying "no" to applicants with perfect board scores and "yes" to applicants who struggled at times. We look for an applicant's clear fit to our mission.  Bottom line.. keep your hopes alive... and chill (if you're the kind of person who can) until mid-March. Everyone will find out, one way or the other, on the same day.  You - and I - are both looking forward to that day.

[loveglove]

6 hours ago, HKS hopeful said:

Good luck! And congrats on your other admits. ;-) I've only applied to one school so the stakes are high. 

 

Thanks!

25 minutes ago, David_King said:

Hi there, HKS hopeful.  I haven't been on this site in many many months, and I'm glad that I checked in now to see your post.  I don't know anything about where the MPP or MPA/ID committees are - but I want you to know that the MPA committees (for MPA2 and MCMPA) are on track.  Every file has been read independently by two committee members.  Written comments have been entered for each applicant, and we've had several full committee meetings to make sure that we're all looking out for the same sorts of things.  We are now in the "in review" process - during which every file with substantially differing scores are discussed by the two initial readers.  Some of those cases will soon come to the full committee for discussion.  We meet as a group on Tuesdays and Thursdays - and we're making good progress. As in years past, I'm sorry to say, the overwhelming majority of applicants will not be offered admission.  And as in years past, I want to underscore that we're not mesmerized by GREs and GPAs. HKS will almost certainly end up saying "no" to applicants with perfect board scores and "yes" to applicants who struggled at times. We look for an applicant's clear fit to our mission.  Bottom line.. keep your hopes alive... and chill (if you're the kind of person who can) until mid-March. Everyone will find out, one way or the other, on the same day.  You - and I - are both looking forward to that day.

Awesome. I didn't apply for the MPA but it's very encouraging how you come to gradcafe to give us updates. Thank you!

[HKS hopeful]

Dear David, Thank for you for comments. Much appreciated. You, Matt and the entire admissions team are fantastic about not keeping applicants in the dark. 

[quietman]

To echo lovglove and HKS hopeful, thank you for your comment David. That type of transparency is greatly appreciated.

[edpolicy2015]

HKS MPP applicant waiting here as well. Good luck to everyone! Only a few more weeks. Anyone apply to SIPA or Wagner?

[loveglove]

6 hours ago, edpolicy2015 said:

HKS MPP applicant waiting here as well. Good luck to everyone! Only a few more weeks. Anyone apply to SIPA or Wagner?

Yup, SIPA! 

[paxi]

Deferred my admission to the MPA2 in 2015 so hopefully will be attending in 2016.

I'm hoping that something falls through with funding this time around. Otherwise won't be able to attend. Fingers crossed.

[edpolicy2015]

3 hours ago, loveglove said:

Yup, SIPA! 

Awesome! All the best.

[edpolicy2015]

Is anyone still working on there HKS fellowship applications? I am trying to finish up my last few essays.

[Solio]

2 hours ago, edpolicy2015 said:

Is anyone still working on there HKS fellowship applications? I am trying to finish up my last few essays.

I'm still working my way through the last few essays.  Don't worry, you're not alone!   Good luck to you!

[edpolicy2015]

8 hours ago, Solio said:

I'm still working my way through the last few essays.  Don't worry, you're not alone!   Good luck to you!

Thanks so much. Good luck to you as well.

[quietman]

I'm assuming everyone else got the email about the survey? I got very excited for a moment there!

[dear_valentine07]

34 minutes ago, quietman said:

I'm assuming everyone else got the email about the survey? I got very excited for a moment there!

lmao, i seriously lost all feeling in my hands and my face when I saw it. 

[Expedia]

Just got an email notification from HKS and my heart just started pounding hard. I was so scared and opened it to find that it contained general information about the notification deadlines and links to the admissions blog. It said the decisions will be finalized by early March. So, I have at least another two week to dream about me being accepted to HKS.

[quietman]

Haha...I know that feeling guys.

I'm excited to hear that we could hear back in early March; another 2-3 weeks isn't that long!

Edited February 17, 2016 by quietman

[loveglove]

Early March... now instead of patiently waiting until mid-March without freaking out too much, I'll be obsessively checking the website starting midnight on March 1st. lol

[edpolicy2015]

10 hours ago, quietman said:

I'm assuming everyone else got the email about the survey? I got very excited for a moment there!

Same here! Was very excited even though I knew it was about admission results! Exciting to know early-march is what we are waiting for!

[quietman]

Early March has gone from 2-3 weeks away to about 1-2 weeks away.....not long now

Edited February 21, 2016 by quietman

[HKS hopeful]

 bump

Edited February 25, 2016 by HKS hopeful

[quietman]

First day of early March is Tuesday...we're getting there!