MPP Program Information Session

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Will a background in analytics/data science help with policy analysis?

Do you recommend me to mention the PAC I plan to choose in my application essays?

For students from non economics background it is recommended to do courses in micro/macro economics and statistics...so my question is do you recognize if we study those subjects from eminent universities through portals like coursera or edX?

my dream to be with you.

can you expand on test scores?

If you are an international student and did your undergrad in a U.S. university are you still required to take the TOEFL?

Is it possible, to apply for 2 Programs at the same time?

Would you accept LSAT if students are applying for JD joint degree?

In relation to recommendation letters, how receptive is the admissions committee to recommendation letters from co-workers, as opposed to direct supervisors?

For those of us with less work experience who would like to focus more on academic references vs professional, do you have a preference for academic references whom have actually taught us vs references whom have supervised us in a TA/research capacity?

For the panel: On a scale from 1 to 10, 1 being very competitive and 10 being very collaborative, how collaborative would you say the MPP program environment is?

How will HKS experience help you?

How do you demonstrate your "commitment to and passion for serving the public interest"? Do you have to have worked in public policy previously (as the students on the call seem to have done)? Or can you show this in other ways?

I loaded the session a few minutes late so my apologies if you have already said this, but are there certain econ and statistics classes that are pre-requisites to admissions?

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Hi there -- can you provide some insight regarding whether a significant portion of your students come from a private sector background?

For the panel: What are the differences between the DPI and SUP areas of concentration, and how do you think these areas will serve you in your future career?

What advice can you give students who have maybe a stronger work/internship experience background, but are really nervous about the quantitative side of the degree? I want to fill in the gaps in my knowledge, which is the whole reason for me to pursue this challenging degree, but I am really nervous and looking for advice to be successful with a weaker quantitative background

Hi Nathaniel, how has it been splitting your time between NYU and HKS from a community building standpoint? Do you like the experience has been seamless? Are you close to both classes you're a part of?

Have you guys entered HKS with clear goals or passion ? Did it change as you study in HKS? And how does HKS help you to know your career goal or path? Thanks

For someone interested in health/nutrition policy, what are the resources/clubs/departments available outside of class?

To the panel: Its evident Harvard is expensive.

I'm curious to know - what was most surprising for the panelists after classes started up, re: lifestyle, in the classroom, classmates, etc.?

To the panel: It's evident Harvard is expensive. How did you search for scholarships and what were the scholarships available to you as MPP students?

Refresh economy class and statistics is tha pre-requisite for admissions?

How have you been able to interact with the alumni network thus far in your HKS experience?

Adding to Preetam's question: students with only superficial macroeconomics backgrounds do have a real chance to get into the MPP program?

I have founded my NGO in my college years itself,I've literally worked for 5-6 hrs daily for establishing it along with my under-graduate, so does those simultaneous year of work count as work experience....because those were the years I actually learned about how a Non-profit works and all.

Thanks Amanda! A lot of help !

For the joint degree HKS/HBS programs, can you be accepted to one or the other, and not both?

what does SUPERFICIAL macroeconomics means? can you please spesify,so that even I understand the answer to that question.

Hi Vasilisa, I'm not at Harvard but it's been my experience that many of these committees are not looking for applicants who are experts on everything. Otherwise, there would be nothing they could teach you! :) Maybe highlight, how you think Harvard in particular would help fill these knowledge gaps.

Thank you, Bianca! I appreciate the insight

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What are my chances of getting an MPP without a quantitative background? Having a passion and clear goals is one thing but the over emphasis on quantitative is worrying. what's your advice on this?

Mary: Thank you very much!

Hey guys is it okay if we make a Whatsapp group of the MPP aspirants....because I do know anyone to discuss with about the procedure and all. Collectively we canhelp each other. If you are in....U can share your whatsapp no.

Thanks Steven for the nice pitch on keeping an open-minded approach!

Is it possible for you guys to graduate ahead say a half of year ahead?

Can you guys talk a little about MPP vs MPA? Which of the two careers are bigger change agents?

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Preetam: Sure! My undergrad course was Law, so I had only a few courses that would teach us general economics lines of reasooning.

MPP vs MPA please.

what is the opportunity to go abroad - for internships? does HKS support with resources?

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Pannel: thank you so much for the encouragement!

Are there quotas for admission of international students?

I have founded my NGO in my college years itself,I've literally worked for 5-6 hrs daily for establishing it along with my under-graduate, so does those simultaneous year of work count as work experience....because those were the crucial years I actually learned about important aspects of Non-profit and its functioning..

Just reiterating my questions here guys. Can you please expand on these please? 1. MPP vs MPA? 2. GRE vs GMAT?

That stuff about the drama major quant resume business made me feel so much better, thank you!

Can you elaborate on the importance of having a public policy background with either work or volunteering, and how that is taken into account with the admissions committee?

Will we meet again?

hello , what are my chances of getting into an mpp program with not so strong quantitative background

i have done a lot of Data research, UX research, open data and civic tech work. CAN some of that appear on my quantitative CV,?

Pannel: Enforcing Shabee's question - and can you give us some notion of what are good GRE/GMAT grades?

PAC - Social and Urban Policy and Politics and Governance sound similar with respect to their focus on policy designing. Can you please elaborate on the similarities and distinctions between the 2 concentrations?

Thanks for chiming in Lia

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Hi! My question relates to whether the MPP program is solely tailored around careers in public affairs internationally/foreign relations or whether it also touches upon domestic policy and thus provide a basis for a career in US government. Many thanks in advance!

On recommendation letters, is it important to get at least one from someone working in public policy? My background is mostly private sector so my 'closest' recommenders will be from this background. Is that OK?

Do you superscore if I hand in two GRE scores?

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Thanks Mary

MPA vs MPP?

In addition to improving quant skills, can you speak to how the MPP has strengthened your leadership abilities?

How does MPP help International students to understand policy making in their respective country. I'm asking this because naturally most of the case study will be related to State's politics.

Hi, thank you for doing this! I’m someone with a lot of quantitative skills through my work. For the quant resume, can I just write about my coursework and research? Since talking about quant experience in work in the quant resume would be repetitive?

i did not waive my right to view recommendations after they were sent because I was hoping to use my boss's recommendations for one other school i was applying to. Is there anyway to revise the link sent to my recommendations to waive my right to see it?

Just popping this question back to the front: On a scale from 1 to 10, 1 being very competitive and 10 being very collaborative, how collaborative would you say the MPP program environment is?

Will students be provided with an opportunity to give special attention to a specific policy issue? Thank you.

How international is the programme? where do non-US students come from?

Will you be sending a recorded version of this webinar along with the slides?

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To ask the students while they're here, what is the general vibe of the HKS community? is it competitive or supportive?

Are we able to connect with current students individually?

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