Harvard KSG grading Forum

[jbjb1]

I am considering adding on an MPP from K-school. Anyone at the K-school know if there are any graduation honors (similar to the cum laude honors or the Baker at HBS)? Seems if there aren't any graduation honors the academics are likely weak and I will need to rethink the investment.

[CordeliusX]

Are you at HLS? Is this a JT or concurrent degree? Just curious.

[jbjb1]

Are you at HLS? Is this a JT or concurrent degree? Just curious.

At a law school nearby. I'm not a big advocate of concurrent degrees, but might consider it if it is from another school.

[jmoney]

Anyone at the K-school know if there are any graduation honors (similar to the cum laude honors or the Baker at HBS)? Seems if there aren't any graduation honors the academics are likely weak and I will need to rethink the investment.

Wow. if that's your reason for considering the kennedy school, please don't attend and waste your time.

[jbjb1]

Anyone at the K-school know if there are any graduation honors (similar to the cum laude honors or the Baker at HBS)? Seems if there aren't any graduation honors the academics are likely weak and I will need to rethink the investment.

Wow. if that's your reason for considering the kennedy school, please don't attend and waste your time.

Wow. you don't get the point. I am not terribly concerned about getting honors, but whether or not there are academic awards (of any kind) is surely a relevant indicator of how "serious" the degree is. Many 1 year Master's degrees don't give out honors because the grades are so inflated and the degree is fairly meaningless unless you want to go on to a PhD. If even HBS which is low on the academic food chain can give out graduation honors, I don't see why the K-school cannot.

[jmoney]

Anyone at the K-school know if there are any graduation honors (similar to the cum laude honors or the Baker at HBS)? Seems if there aren't any graduation honors the academics are likely weak and I will need to rethink the investment.

Wow. if that's your reason for considering the kennedy school, please don't attend and waste your time.

Wow. you don't get the point. I am not terribly concerned about getting honors, but whether or not there are academic awards (of any kind) is surely a relevant indicator of how "serious" the degree is. Many 1 year Master's degrees don't give out honors because the grades are so inflated and the degree is fairly meaningless unless you want to go on to a PhD. If even HBS which is low on the academic food chain can give out graduation honors, I don't see why the K-school cannot.

I get it. If you think an honors system signals the seriousness of the degree, then fine. I don't actually agree with that assessment and it tells me a bit about your familiarity with policy schools.

From what I gather in your posts, it seems like your primary motive for getting another degree to distinguish yourself from the pack (whatever pack that is). Unless you have a deep desire for a career in public service, it makes little sense to go the Kennedy School if you seek a legal career. Stick with the JD.