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It’s All About Authenticity and Community in Graduate Admissions [Episode 518]

It’s All About Authenticity and Community in Graduate Admissions

[powerpress] In this episode Sadie Polen, M.Ed Harvard and Accepted consultant, explores authenticity and community in graduate admissions and explains how to get a Harvard graduate degree. [Show Summary] Have you dreamed of attending Harvard for grad school? Would you like to pursue a career in education with the premier brand in education on your …

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Empowering International Students with the Financing for Grad Ed [Episode 475]

Sasha Ramani May 2022

[powerpress] How can an international student pay for grad school in the U.S. or Canadian graduate education? [Show Summary] MPOWER Financing has changed the graduate education financing industry by offering international students loans with no collateral or co-signer requirement. Sasha Ramani, the Associate Director of Corporate Strategy explains how they do this responsibly and shares …

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Harvard Kennedy School MPP and MPA2 Application Essay Tips [2021 – 2022]

HKS 2021 2022 essay tips

The essays discussed below are for the MPP and the two-year MPA applications. (The MPA/ID and the MC/MPA and Mason’s program have different prompts.) HKS seeks accomplished, well-rounded master’s students – people with proven academic success, strong leadership and career potential, and “commitment to advancing the public interest.” The school also wants the student body to be …

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Harvard Kennedy School: An Interview with Admissions Director Matt Clemons [Episode 320]

Podcast interview with Matt Clemons

[powerpress] Interview with Matt Clemons, Director of Admissions for the Harvard Kennedy School of Government [Show Summary] Matt Clemons is the Director of Admissions for the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and he shares what the school is looking for in its applicants, what to expect while in the program, and some of the exciting …

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Harvard Kennedy School – Where the Bottom Line is Making a Difference to Society [Episode 167]

podcast with matt clemons

Today’s guest is Matt Clemons, Director of Admissions at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. He’s joining us to discuss the programs HKS offers and what it takes to get accepted. Welcome, Matt! Can you give us an overview of the MPP program? [1:25] The MPP is the largest master’s program at HKS. It’s a 2-year, full-time, …

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