Why do they ask me about my professional goals? Top professional schools ask about your career vision and your professional goals, because they want to make sure that you have a clear, confident, well …
Tips for Writing the Optional Essay for Harvard Kennedy School
Who should write the optional essay? Although it's called the "optional essay," about 70% of my clients end up writing the optional essay if their schools include an optional essay. Anyone who has any …
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Harvard Kennedy School 2014-2015 Essay Prompts
Below are the 2014-2015 HKS application essay prompts as shared by the official HKS Admissions blog. All Programs Optional Essay: If you have any concerns about your prior academic background, or if …
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5 Tips for Applying to Fellowships at Harvard Kennedy School
1. Start your research early. It is never too early to begin researching fellowships at HKS that you might qualify for. The earlier you begin your research, the more likely you'll have time to uncover …
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How to Structure an Optional Essay for HKS
But isn't it a bad idea to point out my application's weaknesses? you may be wondering. Actually, it's the opposite: Pointing out your application's weaknesses, what you learned from your experiences, …
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Sample Harvard Kennedy School Analytical Resume with Tips
This year, HKS has introduced a new analytical resume requirement for MPP candidates to complete. If my clients who have my expertise to lean on are freaking out about it, I know those of you working …
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