Harris 2018

[yoh_rrg]

16 hours ago, Tk2356 said:

Has anyone heard how much larger this Harris class is supposed to be than previous years? I remember hearing it on a campus tour and thinking that internships/policy-related positions in Chicago would be that much more competitive, as most grads remain in Chicago. Anybody else have those thoughts or think them unfounded?

That's a really good question, even if it probably can't be answered soon enough to help a decision. I don't know about MPP, but here are the CAPP numbers:
1st year-- 11 graduates;
2nd year-- 15 graduates;
3rd year-- 25 students;
current year-- 30-ish students;
next year (anticipated)-- 40-ish students

So while the first two years had basically 100% in-industry job placement, we can't really know how long-lasting that will be as the market becomes more saturated. At the same time, I think the CAPP program is unique in that there really aren't any other programs like it so really the bulk of the competition is coming from your own classmates. I imagine that would mean finding a job in Chicago might be a little more competitive but a total of ~120 people with this particular degree is not doing to overwhelm the job market for this particular field.

If you're talking about MPP, it might be worth directly asking someone at the program. They have been talking a lot about the schools big changes and would probably be happy to share details about how many students they hope to enroll next year.

[lackey]

How portable is a Harris MPP to cities like DC? 

Edited February 7, 2018 by lackey

[Tk2356]

On 2/7/2018 at 3:22 PM, lackey said:

How portable is a Harris MPP to cities like DC? 

I heard they're really improving in this area, though still trail behind SIPA and HKS. The considerably larger MPP class does have me worried about how far those new DC connections will go.

[AddSmith]

Anyone know specifically when in mid-February we'll hear? Harris is my stretch school for sure, so the silence is getting deafening, but I know mid-February can be anytime this week into the beginning of next. 

[pickledcarrots]

Waiting to hear as well. It seems that decisions went out on Feb 17th last year, so Friday of this week seems like a possibility.

[VergilY]

I called yesterday and was told that the admission office is working on the decision this week and we should expect to hear from them "later this week", at the worst no later than "early next week". 

[anmanya]

Which essentially means either Friday or Saturday 

[AddSmith]

22 hours ago, VergilY said:

I called yesterday and was told that the admission office is working on the decision this week and we should expect to hear from them "later this week", at the worst no later than "early next week". 

The envelope with decision documents is live, but nothing is in it, but this seems promising for today or tomorrow! 

[2018goodluck]

1 hour ago, AddSmith said:

The envelope with decision documents is live, but nothing is in it, but this seems promising for today or tomorrow! 

really？ I didn’t see anything changed on my page. Am I the only one? 

[harukuma]

1 hour ago, AddSmith said:

The envelope with decision documents is live, but nothing is in it, but this seems promising for today or tomorrow! 

I saw it yesterday, and the wait is killing me! Good luck guys!

[nimraaz]

No changes here as well.

[pickledcarrots]

I see the envelope too. Good luck everyone.

[VergilY]

Are people who see the envelope MPP applicant? I am not seeing any change on my page and I am applying for the CAPP program. 

[John Sebastian]

Yes, I am a CAPP applicant also and I see no changes to my page.  Perhaps it only applies to MPP applicants and the release date for our decisions might be a bit later than MPP students?  

[2018goodluck]

3 minutes ago, John Sebastian said:

Yes, I am a CAPP applicant also and I see no changes to my page.  Perhaps it only applies to MPP applicants and the release date for our decisions might be a bit later than MPP students?  

 I ain’t a MPP applicant either. Oh, I don’t want to wait any longer! Please let the decision come!

[lackey]

Good luck, guys! Envelopes showed up about a day before EA came out. Hope to see you at Admitted Students Day :D.

Edited February 15, 2018 by lackey
Horrid spelling

[pauljames200116]

Hoping the decision icon is a good sign! This anticipation is killing me. 

[tinpants12]

Hi everybody! I was in your position just last year, and can remember the excitement and anxiety you might be feeling. Now, I'm a first-year MPP candidate at Harris. I'm happy to give an insider's perspective the UChicago experience (or, at least, my UChicago experience). I have no association with the admissions department or anything like that, and will try to be completely honest.

Reach out (either on this public forum or in a DM) if you have question for me!

 

[pauljames200116]

Looks like someone posted in the results that they were accepted via phone call today. Anyone else get a call?

[Minymo]

Where in the results? I didn't see anything.

 

 

[pauljames200116]

If you search Harris you'll see it: http://www.thegradcafe.com/survey/index.php?q=harris

 

Chicago Harris School Of Public Policy

Public Policy, Masters (F18)

Accepted via Phone on 15 Feb 2018

A

16 Feb 2018

[Minymo]

7 minutes ago, pauljames200116 said:

If you search Harris you'll see it: http://www.thegradcafe.com/survey/index.php?q=harris

 

Chicago Harris School Of Public Policy

Public Policy, Masters (F18)

Accepted via Phone on 15 Feb 2018

A

16 Feb 2018

Oh okay, thanks.

[VergilY]

Just saw the decision document icon appearing, but is empty for now. Hope everyone has a good sleep tonight and best of luck tomorrow! 

[VeryCheesey]

Hi @tinpants12 thanks for extending the helping hand!

Could you highlight the sort of careers that international students at Harris have had in the past? I am looking at MPP and MSCAPP grads, but most information I have found is about American students at the university.

Also, could you tell us why you chose to go to Harris of all the admits you might have had? helps to get some perspective on these things. 

 

Thanks!

 

[shmcewen]

Has the decision envelope appeared for anyone that also applied to MSESP? Mine hasn't yet and the wait is killing me!