adow93 Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 9 minutes ago, HKSPY said: Congrats to all who got in! I didn't. Heartbroken, but oh well... we finally know Ditto!
Leka8 Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 Hey guys, I just got an admission email for the MPA/ID program. Good luck to all...
pumpkinturbo Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 In for MPP! Feel free to message me if you want to chat! Damis 1
tropisk_winter Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 Got in! So unexpected and so relieved to know. I see that we hear about financial aid tomorrow. Do you think that also includes fellowships? Or did others hear about fellowships in their admissions letter? Damis 1
Damis Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, tropisk_winter said: Got in! So unexpected and so relieved to know. I see that we hear about financial aid tomorrow. Do you think that also includes fellowships? Or did others hear about fellowships in their admissions letter? I didn't see anything there, so I'm assuming we'll find out tomorrow. tropisk_winter 1
tropisk_winter Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, Damis said: I didn't see anything there, so I'm assuming we'll find out tomorrow. I hope so! Good luck to you! Damis 1
subtle Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 Just checked the HKS page and got the WWS email; WL'd at Harvard, rejected from WWS. Thinking I'll be leaning towards Georgetown MSFS! Congrats to everyone here who got in, you all deserve the best Applied: MIA (SIPA), MPP (HKS), MSFS (Georgetown), SSP (Georgetown), MPP (WWS), MA (SAIS) Admitted: SAIS ($$$), SIPA ($$$$), SSP ($$$$), MSFS ($$$$) Waitlisted: HKS Rejected: WWS Final Decision:
alkalidz Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 7 minutes ago, subtle said: Just checked the HKS page and got the WWS email; WL'd at Harvard, rejected from WWS. Thinking I'll be leaning towards Georgetown MSFS! Congrats to everyone here who got in, you all deserve the best Applied: MIA (SIPA), MPP (HKS), MSFS (Georgetown), SSP (Georgetown), MPP (WWS), MA (SAIS) Admitted: SAIS ($$$), SIPA ($$$$), SSP ($$$$), MSFS ($$$$) Waitlisted: HKS Rejected: WWS Final Decision: Congrats! A quick question - how do you decide between SSP and MSFS? I am torn between those two.
bumblybee Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 Congrats to everyone! None for me, so it looks like I’m off to Wagner!
MPP18applicant Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 45 minutes ago, DKWTG18 said: I didn't get in... But I might go to Ford too, what would you choose between Ford and McCourt? I don’t know a ton about McCourt, and I think a lot of it depends on your area of interest and what you want to do afterwards. Also funding situation. Some of the factors for me are that I’m a Michigan resident which makes Ford tuition like half as much, I’m interested in urban and housing policy, and I feel like there are some good opportunities for hands on learning around my interest area re: Detroit and Bohnett fellowship, considering applying to the MUP for a dual degree, etc. what is your concentration? what are you hoping to get out of it?
subtle Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 9 minutes ago, alkalidz said: Congrats! A quick question - how do you decide between SSP and MSFS? I am torn between those two. For me, MSFS has always been the "perfect" fit. The classes are exactly aligned with my interests, I feel very "at home" on campus, the structure around workshops and concentrations really spoke to me. I was really torn between MSFS and HKS because while HKS's MPP is very different, I felt like since I already have a job lined up after graduation (per my fellowship), it would be useful to get a more diverse experience -- plus, it's Harvard! SSP was lower on my list because it seemed better suited for people who want to work at 3 letter agencies or be very security-focused (as the name implies, I suppose). I thought about it, because I currently work in DC and SSP is supposedly much easier to maintain a 9-5 with than MSFS; but ultimately, MSFS is just an excellent fit. I've heard anecdotally from people in neither program, but who go to Georgetown, that SSP is "frowned upon" as "Orientalist" and "too new", but that's just one person's opinion and I didn't really consider it.
alkalidz Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 8 minutes ago, subtle said: For me, MSFS has always been the "perfect" fit. The classes are exactly aligned with my interests, I feel very "at home" on campus, the structure around workshops and concentrations really spoke to me. I was really torn between MSFS and HKS because while HKS's MPP is very different, I felt like since I already have a job lined up after graduation (per my fellowship), it would be useful to get a more diverse experience -- plus, it's Harvard! SSP was lower on my list because it seemed better suited for people who want to work at 3 letter agencies or be very security-focused (as the name implies, I suppose). I thought about it, because I currently work in DC and SSP is supposedly much easier to maintain a 9-5 with than MSFS; but ultimately, MSFS is just an excellent fit. I've heard anecdotally from people in neither program, but who go to Georgetown, that SSP is "frowned upon" as "Orientalist" and "too new", but that's just one person's opinion and I didn't really consider it. Yep I can see people saying that about SSP. Thanks for the insights!
Dampact Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 Just writing this here for any archaeologist from next year who might want to know: Didn't get in. Hope you all that got in all the best.
HKSPY Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Dampact said: Just writing this here for any archaeologist from next year who might want to know: Didn't get in. Hope you all that got in all the best. Hahhaaha I posted my results for the exact same reason. Edited March 15, 2018 by HKSPY
encal Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 I was rejected from the MPP program last year, and I've been accepted for the MPA/ID this year! I am so mesmerized and amazed and in awe brown queer and MPP18applicant 1 1
mpa-applicant Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 im in MPA 2 Congrats to those who got in and all the best to all of us
wittgensteinsbladder Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 What the crap I'm in!! I can see it now: "How wittgensteinsbladder abandoned America" pumpkinturbo 1
Damis Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 Let me say something for those not yet accepted, or waiting on a list, or for future applicants, because I've been on Gradcafe for a while now. I have talked myself out of applying to Harvard for many years now. I never thought I'd make it there. It took sitting down with someone who is currently attending HKS and their basically cursing me out for not applying to actually muster up the courage to finally do so. So when I began applying last year, I approached it with no holds barred. I went from not applying because I was scared, to not only envisioning myself at the school but also having the audacity to try and figure out where to live. I embraced the process fully. I made myself vulnerable. I reached deep within myself and, with the help of many friends, wrote essays that I guess were compelling. I made the process personal. I talked about PEOPLE and had these experiences guide me in crafting my narrative. I HAD A REALLY BAD GRE SCORE. I can't stress enough how holistic this process is. I've been out of school for a while, but even by that standard I think it was too low. Had a decent GPA. Graduated from a community college and a state school. What undoubtedly helped was my work experience. I've worked with data and quantitative stuff for a while now. I've managed campaigns. I've done heavy quant research. I'm just horrible at standardized tests haha. I think I made a good enough case along those lines. I also have multiple years of international experience. I had really good recommendations. You want to ensure you find someone that will fight for you within their recommendations. Essentially, you want folks who would call and curse admissions out for not accepting you. I owe a lot of my admission to this forum. For that, I'll check in every now and then to look at any PMs or responses. I'd love to be the person that gives you the encouraging word I received from a friend not too long ago to apply. YOU CAN DO THIS! Whether you're in now or will be applying later. BELIEVE THAT! 2018Hopeful, PHL City Planner, brown queer and 5 others 6 2
JeremyG Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 I'm up at 1:40 am in China and I'm shaking cause I'm in! A dream come true. Congrats to everyone who got in! And for those that didn't cant wait to see what waves you make everywhere else!
gelatinskeleton Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 In for the MPP! So happy and praying for some good funding. Similar to @Damis, I got a bunch of Cs in quantitative courses in the middle of college and was convinced it would be my downfall. It probably was for Princeton, but it all worked out anyway
CFGauß Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 i wish you all a happy, healthy and successful life, no matter what your CV says in the end, Harvard or not, it doesn’t really matter for a good life. So, chins up, tomorrow will be a new day. Peace! Venitian, Arturo Belano and veronicaaaaa 2 1
mahakal Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 Congratulations to all. Got in MPA ID. And for the next year (My portal changed in the first batch, I got the fin aid advisor) Jai Mahakal!
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