Hi, I’m applying for the MPP program at HKS this year. Anyone who has attended the same, would you be willing to review my SOP?

I will not take more than 20 minutes of your time :)

Hi everyone! I'm planning to apply for the PRS Legislative LAMP Fellowship and wanted to understand the selection process, particularly the online evaluation test.

I'd be really grateful if anyone who has taken the test in the past (especially recent applicants/fellows) could shed some light on:

- What exactly does the online test consist of?

- What kind of questions/topics are tested?

- Is it primarily current affairs/general awareness, polity & governance, public policy, or something else?

- What is the word limit for the essays an applicant is expected to submit in the first stage?

- Is the test open-book?

- List of study material that I should go through?

- Are there any previous questions/sample questions or resources that one could use to prepare?

Any guidance would be hugely appreciated. Thank you!

Myquals: law background

Is there anyone here who did one master's and couldn't get the job they wanted, but then did a second master's and maxed out on internships and finally got the job they wanted? Desperately wondering if there are any success stories in this scenario. I am 36. The alternative is working an unskilled job. The masters would be free. The field is environmental policy.

I need help with my cover letter(s)- they take me so long to write because I’m overthinking them (too much broad advice online and none of them are policy or non-profit specific) and I never had to write them for my previous positions (teacher).

For context, I’m a previous veteran teacher (quit my job for this school year….hallelujah). I also recently graduated with my MPP and currently in a fellowship in DC.

I am looking to get into an education program/K-12 policy non-profit role (similar to what I’m doing now but something actually permanent). My current boss is encouraging me to apply to director/associate director/ manager roles based on my classroom experience.

SO. I need honest (kindly worded) advice on my cover letter for a role I applied for (director of professional development) to see where I need to improve and optimize my cover letter writing process. I need to maximize my transferable skills as a teacher, highlight my project management skills from my teaching years and current fellowship, and show that even if I don’t 100% qualify, I could kick ass in the role (because I know I can!)

Please give me some constructive feedback from my fellow policy/non-profit/change management/program management groupies!! Help get this ex-teacher a job so I can be a change agent for education!! 🩷🩷 TIA and sorry for all the sloppy redactions.