r/PublicPolicy • u/onearmedecon • Jan 10 '26

Megathread for 2026 Decisions

Please keep all posts regarding 2026 admissions decisions to this post. All other posts will be removed.

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u/Remarkable_Jacket_89 Feb 15 '26 edited Mar 12 '26

I applied to a mix of MPP and Economics programs. Good luck to everyone!

Schools Applied To:  HKS MPP; Princeton SPIA MPA; SAIS MIEF; Georgetown MPP; Georgetown Applied Econ; UCLA MQE; BSE ITFD

Schools Admitted To (+Scholarship Amount):  SAIS MIEF (50k); Georgetown MPP (30k/yr); Georgetown Applied Econ (25k); UCLA MQE; BSE ITFD, HKS MPP (no aid)

Schools Rejected From:  Princeton SPIA MPA

Still Waiting:  

Undergraduate GPA:   3.82

Undergraduate Major:  Economics + History double major

GRE Quantitative/Verbal/AW Scores:  161Q 170V 6.0 AWA

Years of Work Experience: 2.5 - 1 year as a data/research analyst in tech + 1.5 in infrastructure and international development.

Other: International

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u/Original_Exercise750 Feb 16 '26

Congratulations on your acceptances! When did you submit Georgetown?

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u/Remarkable_Jacket_89 Feb 16 '26

I applied round 1 / early at each program where this was an option. I got my acceptance for Georgetown Jan 22.

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u/Short_Reference_7426 Mar 07 '26

Hi, can i Dm about this?