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Yes, there are lots of scholarships for the Mid-Career MPA! We have clients every year who receive full scholarships to Harvard Kennedy School as Mid-Career MPA (MC/MPA) applicants. The scholarships are primarily from the Center for Public Leadership (CPL) at Harvard Kennedy School.

Hi Andrea, thanks for your question. No, you do not have to be working in government or nonprofit to successfully apply to the MPA program at Harvard Kennedy School. Many successful applicants to Harvard Kennedy School (including our many clients we help successfully apply to HKS every year) work in the private sector. Your work experience can be in any industry. You need to show a demonstrated commitment to advancing the public good, whether that is in your full-time job, volunteer work, and/or community service. If you're interested in exploring working with our team on your applications, I invite you to book a Quick Call with our team at the link in the description of this video. We'd love to chat with you and help you get clear if you are competitive for Harvard Kennedy School and your other target schools!

Hi Farheen, good question! David shares his GPA at the 10:28 mark in the video. Watch here: czcams.com/video/PoBuy8US-nE/video.htmlfeature=shared&t=628 His undergraduate GPA was a 3.6.

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Hi Big Mike! Great question. FORTUNE Magazine actually wrote a whole article on this topic, and our founder Kaneisha Grayson and one of our clients who we helped was featured in it! Here is the article titled "What is an MBA admissions consultant, and should you hire one?" fortune.com/education/articles/what-is-an-mba-admissions-consultant-and-should-you-hire-one/

Hey Sylvia! Yes, that's exactly what happens on the free 15-minute Quick Call. You can book the call at this link or any of the other links in the description area of our CZcams videos: swiy.co/PoBuy8US-nE. We look forward to meeting you, and helping you understand if you are a competitive candidate.

Hi Charles! Kaneisha, founder of The Art of Applying, here. I only went to Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School. The other schools are places our clients were accepted to. Thank you for the congratulations!

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Hi there, I'm sorry to hear that you can't take advantage of the benefits of Consortium nor MLT. I hope the graduate school that you are choosing to attend is a great fit for you otherwise. If we can be of assistance, please reach out to us at theartofapplying.com. - Kaneisha

You can apply to a particular degree program at HKS 3 times. Therefore, if you applied to the wrong degree program, simply apply to the correct degree program in a following application year. Read more about the three applications limit at this link: www.hks.harvard.edu/admissions-aid/masters-program-admissions/how-apply/reapplying-hks#:~:text=You%20may%20apply%20to%20a,Academic%20transcripts

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Hi there! Thanks for your question. Our clients invest in our services upfront, acknowledging that admission outcomes depend on various factors. It's important to understand that even the most qualified applicants may face rejections or waitlists due to the highly competitive nature of top graduate program admissions. Our team provides expert guidance and support, but we aren't in control of whether applicants get in or not, as this also depends on the applicants' dedication to the process. We're proud to offer our unique Green Light Guarantee for clients who sign up for the Gold level of our signature program, Application Accelerator®. If an Application Accelerator® Gold client fully engages with the program, completing all assigned tasks and yet doesn’t gain admission to one of their target schools, they're eligible to work with us for the following application season at no additional cost. This guarantee is a testament to our confidence in our methodology, as the majority of our clients not only gain admission but often receive funding offers from multiple schools. We appreciate your interest and invite you to subscribe to our channel for more insights and tips on navigating the graduate school application journey successfully. Thanks for supporting our mission to create valuable content for ambitious applicants like you!

Hi Eduardo! It's fantastic to see how you are planning so far ahead in regards to going to your dream grad school. While your undergraduate school and major are important, what's even more important is how you use your time during college to build a strong profile for top MBA programs like HBS. As you're thinking ahead to graduate studies, The Art of Applying Academy could be an incredibly beneficial resource for you. Our Academy is specially tailored to help ambitious students like you learn what it takes to be competitive for top MBA programs. By becoming a member, you'll gain insights into essential aspects such as academic excellence, leadership experiences, and extracurricular involvement that make a standout application. The advice you'll receive as a member of The Art of Applying Academy is particularly helpful for college students who want to apply to business school while still in college through programs such as HBS 2+2, Stanford's Deferred Admission, and other deferred MBA programs such as Wharton Moelis Advance Access, Chicago Booth Scholars, Kellogg Future Leaders, MIT Sloan MBA Early Admission, Columbia Business School Deferred Enrollment, Berkeley Haas Accelerated Access, Yale Silver Scholars, Darden Future Year Scholars, Emory Goizueta MBA Early Admission, and IESE - Young Talent Path. Our company founder, Kaneisha Grayson, was part of the inaugural class of HBS 2+2 and played a role in naming the program. Inside of the Academy, she teaches 35 short lessons that comprise our Application Roadmap. Joining The Art of Applying Academy now can be a game-changer, enabling you to make strategic decisions during your undergraduate studies that align with these elite MBA programs. To learn more and sign up, visit theartofapplying.com/academy. Joining could be the first step towards shaping your future at HBS or another prestigious business school. Subscribe to our channel for more insightful advice and tips. We’re here to support your journey to achieving your educational and career goals!

Hello! We'd be happy to help you with editing your essays as well as making sure you are choosing the right topics to write about. Since we are so close to the deadline, enrollment for our comprehensive coaching program Application Accelerator® is closed. However, enrollment in our monthly membership The Art of Applying Academy is open. Inside of The Art of Applying Academy, you have access to 35+ short, recorded lessons taught by Kaneisha as well as the ability to purchase a la carte coaching calls and editing. You can learn more and sign up at this link: theartofapplying.com/academy

Hi Lawanda! Of our BIPOC clients who apply via Consortium, I’d say 90% receive a full scholarship. Of our White Consortium clients, about 40% receive a full scholarship, 40% a partial scholarship, and 20% receive Consortium membership but no scholarship.

That's right! Well said!

Yes! We are so thrilled to have been able to help Mauro - and now several of his colleagues that he has referred to work with us - get accepted to their dream schools.

You're so welcome, Anantika! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I can see that you were able to sign up for a call after all. But let's figure out what was holding you back. I'll email you to see if we can figure out where the problem was happening.

I'm thrilled to hear this. You got this!

You are very welcome!

Hi James, his name is David Vasquez.

Yes, you absolutely want to address any W's (Withdrawn) or I's (Incomplete) on your transcript as well. Use the same strategies we shared in the video. Great question. Thank you! Please remember to subscribe to our channel so you don't miss any updates!

Congratulations, @wasifabintepasha8416 on passing HBS CORe with High Honors. If you are applying to business school, policy school, or other programs that value the skills you learned in HBS CORe, then, YES, it will help your application. You should include HBS CORe on your resume under the heading "Certifications & Training" (or something similar to that) as well as on your LinkedIn. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at theartofapplying.com if you'd like to explore working together on your applications. We'd love for you to be our next success story!

Hi Elsa, we're so happy that you find the videos helpful. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at theartofapplying.com if you'd like to explore working together on your applications. We'd love for you to be our next success story!

You are very welcome!

You're so welcome! Come visit us at theartofapplying.com, so you can connect with our team to discuss your applicant profile.

You're welcome! Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at theartofapplying.com if you'd like to explore working together on your applications. We'd love for you to be our next success story!

One way to make sure you get the most value out of having completed an HBS Online certificate or class is to make sure you list the certificate or course on your resume and LinkedIn under a heading like "Certifications & Training." That way, you signal to schools and employers that you've completed this training and don't just keep it as a secret to yourself! Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at theartofapplying.com if you'd like to explore working together on your applications. We'd love for you to be our next success story!

Great question, Kevin! In general, that's good news, because you at least have your high GMAT score to offset your low GPA. There are other actions you can take to boost your profile and mitigate the low GPA, and we help our clients figure out exactly which actions they should take so that AdComs aren't overly focused on their low GPA from college, and are more focused on their achievements, potential, and fit with the school. Thank you for watching, and please subscribe!

Hi Eshaa, each school will have a different requirement in terms of whether they accept the GMAT (or only the GRE). For Harvard Kennedy School in particular, YES, they accept the GMAT in addition to the GRE. See here: www.hks.harvard.edu/admissions-aid/masters-program-admissions/how-apply/standardized-test-scores Also, it is a myth that business schools prefer the GMAT. They do not have a preference either way between the GMAT and GRE. Our clients who struggle with test-taking in general tend to prefer the GRE, and have had great success applying successfully to top business schools with GRE scores. See our client case study playlist to see how many of our MBA clients applied with GRE scores: czcams.com/video/PoBuy8US-nE/video.html Thanks for watching! Please like the video and subscribe to our channel if you haven't already! Happy applying!

Thank you, Anna!

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Hi Nithi, we don't currently specialize in PhD applications, though we have helped a few people get outstanding results to PhD programs. What are your specific questions about the PhD in Public Policy at HKS? We can consider your questions for future videos in our Ask The Art of Applying video series here on CZcams. Reach out to us at theartofapplying.com if you'd like to explore working together on your applications. We'd love for you to be our next success story!

Hi Nithi, we're so glad this video was helpful! As we work with more doctoral program applicants, we will be sure to share them.

I am looking forward to applying to one MC MPA

Hi, I wanted to ask you something.? Is GRE or GMAT required for the HKS MPA program?

I would apply for MPA programs across different schools

Thank you, Asrif!

Great question, Abhishek! We suggest you reach out to us as early as 12 months before your school deadlines, and if possible, no later than 60 days before your school deadline.

So glad you enjoyed the video, Edmond! You can email our team at help@theartofapplying.com or at theartofapplying.com/contact.