Master of Public Policy (MPP) MS in Computational Analysis and Public Policy (MSCAPP) MS in Environmental Science and Policy (MSESP) MA in International Development and Policy (MAIDP)
MA in Public Policy with Certificate in Research Methods (MACRM)
MA in Public Policy (MA)
Requirements
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Transcripts
- You may submit unofficial transcripts through the electronic application process; however, official transcripts will be required upon admission for enrolling students. Please submit transcripts for all prior academic work from any institution of higher education.
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Test Scores
- The GRE is not required, but you have the option of submitting a GRE or other test scores (e.g., GMAT or LSAT) as supplemental material.
- Scores from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are required for international students.
- The Harris institution codes for the TOEFL are 1849 or 1832.(Both codes will be accepted.)
- You should make your reservations to take the TOEFL or IELTS directly.
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Work Experience
- Please include current and prior positions, preferably demonstrating 3–5 years or more of work experience, the nature of your job, and responsibilities. You may upload a current resume reflecting this information along with your education, community service, professional honors, and any other relevant information.
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3 Letters of Recommendation
- We prefer to have at least one reference from a previous professor who can speak to your academic background and preparedness for graduate studies.
- Those making a recommendation should submit letters through the electronic application—hard copy letters will be accepted but are not preferred. (Your references will receive an email requesting a recommendation.)
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Motivation Statement
- Prepare a brief and well-articulated response to a prompted question regarding your motivation to pursue graduate studies in public policy (300 words).
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2 Short Essay Responses
- Tell us about your current work (which may be your paid employment or your significant volunteer activity). In answering, please describe the concrete impact – however you define impact – your current work is having. Why have you chosen this work? What are the challenges you have faced in this work and how have you sought to overcome them? (400 words or fewer)
- What impact do you want to have on the world? How would becoming an Obama Foundation Scholar help you achieve this? What do you plan to do after the Obama Foundation Scholars Program? What will you do if you are not selected? (300 words or fewer)
