Received an unofficial acceptance email on 3/13 and an official acceptance with funding info 3/15 (full tuition + $29k/year stipend!) - a bit surprised to have gotten in because I had fewer than 2 years of post-undergrad work experience, though I had a lot of policy-related internships in undergrad. 3.99 GPA, 168/168/5.0 GRE, high proficiency in a critical language probably helped.

Received generic rejection email. Definitely gave it my best shot and had stellar LORs, GPA, GRE scores, work experience, clear focus etc. so there are no regrets.

Admitted to MPA program. Low GRE quant score (v low look at it!) I take it as a testament that adcom does takes a holistic view of your app. Don't be discouraged if you are bad at test taking/haven't refreshed on math, put your best foot forward in other parts of the app and shine through! Profile: 2.6 years full-time WE (2 at top think tank, rest at top consultancy), many internships during undergrad. Fulbright, CLS, & national fellowship recipient. Publications. Accepted at Yale ($$$), Georgetown ($$$), UCSD ($$$), & Columbia ($$). Waiting on HKS & SAIS.

Admitted to MPA program. Low GRE quant score (v low look at it !

Received email ~5pm EST from the director of admissions. 5 yr work experience, development exp in college, private to public (peace corps) pivot. dream school!

5+ years of relevant work experience (2 years in Middle East); GRE: 159Q/163V/4.5AW. Admitted to SIPA ($$$), Fletcher ($$), SAIS ($$), and Georgetown SFS ($).

Bummer but it's okay, I tried my best

Unsurprised considering they only take those with the highest stats, but happy I got into my dream school! (SIPA)

9+ years of professional work experience, solid undergrad GPA and relevant courses. Low GRE scores though.

Top choice!