Harvard Kennedy School 2020-2021出願においてGMAT/GRE Policyアップデート

10/6にAdmission blogにてHarvard Kennedy School 2020-2021出願にむけたテストスコア提出ポリシーの変更が発表されました。以下をよく読んで、出願先のプログラムの要件の理解を深め、そのうえで、自分はどのような方法をとることが最適であるのか、出願戦略を考えることをお勧めします。

Harvard Kennedy School 2020-2021 GRE/GMAT Test Score Policy for 2021 Admission Consideration

Master in Public Policy (MPP)

Standardized tests are just one component of our holistic evaluation process, but we have found GRE or GMAT scores to be an effective way for applicants to document their preparation for the quantitative elements of the MPP core curriculum. We continue to believe that the GRE or GMAT is an important component of the MPP application and expect that applicants who have the ability to take the GRE or GMAT—or who already have valid scores no more than 5 years old—will submit scores accordingly. →この表現からテストスコアは審査において重要な位置付けてあることが記されています。
However, in light of this year’s exceptional circumstances HKS will consider applications to the MPP program, for the 2020-21 admission cycle only, without GRE or GMAT scores. Applicants who face major coronavirus pandemic-related obstacles to submitting scores should provide a brief explanation in the optional statement.

Two-Year Master in Public Administration (MPA)

Standardized tests are just one component of our holistic evaluation process, but we have found GRE or GMAT scores to be an effective way for applicants to document their preparation to be able to succeed in quantitative coursework. We continue to believe that the GRE or GMAT is an important component of the Two-year MPA application and expect that applicants who have the ability to take the GRE or GMAT—or who already have valid scores no more than 5 years old—will submit scores accordingly. →この表現からテストスコアは審査において重要な位置付けてあることが記されています。
However, in light of this year’s exceptional circumstances HKS will consider applications to the Two-Year MPA program, for the 2020-21 admission cycle only, without GRE or GMAT scores. Applicants who face major coronavirus pandemic-related obstacles to submitting scores should provide a brief explanation in the optional statement.

Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID)

GRE or GMAT scores are required of all applicants to the MPA/ID program, as they have been found to be useful indicators of potential success in the quantitative and analytic coursework in the MPA/ID core curriculum. Results must be less than 5 years old as of the application deadline. In general, you are most competitive for admission if you score in the 75th percentile and above on the GRE or GMAT quantitative section.→特にMPA/IDプログラムの特長としてquantitative sectionが重要となります

However, we understand it may prove impossible for some applicants who have not already taken these standardized tests to take them under current pandemic conditions. If you think you are in this category, contact us with a brief explanation of your circumstances that preclude taking the test. You may send your email to mpaid_program@hks.harvard.edu.

Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA and MC/MPA Mason)

Harvard Kennedy School is offering a temporary suspension of the GRE or GMAT test score policy for all applicants to the Mid-Career MPA program, due to the unique challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. For the 2020-21 admission cycle only, GRE or GMAT score submission will be optional for applicants to the Mid-Career MPA program. Applicants may, if they choose, submit GRE or GMAT scores for consideration in the application process, but test scores are not required.

https://hksadmissionblog.tumblr.com/post/631261704288911360/2021-application-long-term-planning-series-post

Chizuko Okada

Columbia SIPA Update for 2021 application period: GRE/GMAT test waiverを認める発表

Update for 2021 application period: GRE/GMAT test requirements

コロナウィルスの影響をうけて、Columbia SIPA ではGMAT/GRE試験の提出を免除することができることを
発表しました。試験免除を希望する方は、試験免除を申請する際の注意事項(学校がもとめていること)をよくお読みください。そして、ご自身のアカデミックバクグラウンド、職務内容をよく検討した上で選択されることをお勧めします。

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■Columbia SIPAの発表
GRE or GMAT scores are required of all applicants, as we have found them to be useful indicators of academic ability.

In light of disruptions caused by COVID-19 to the administration of these tests and the ability of many applicants to prepare for them, SIPA will accept applications for admission for January 2021 and September 2021 without GRE/GMAT scores.

Applicants who do not submit GRE/GMAT scores must inform the Admissions Committee of the reason for the omission and provide other evidence not already apparent from their files of their ability to successfully complete SIPA’s program, such as coursework requiring significant quantitative capabilities taken after their undergraduate studies.

SIPA still has no minimum GPA or GRE/GMAT scores. The Admissions Committee carefully reviews every application in its entirety, including test scores, grades (particularly those in relevant coursework), letters of reference, and the applicant’s personal statement and work experience.

You can find the waiver request form on the Admissions FAQs page. Please note that this update is just for the 2021 application cycle. You can only request a waiver once you have created an application for the 2021 cycle. At this time, we expect the 2021 application to go live this August.

http://admissionsblog.sipa.columbia.edu/2020/06/15/gre-gmat-test-requirements-update-for-2021-22/

Chizuo Okada