Previous Applicants
If you applied to one of our master’s programs in the past, you are welcome to reapply for admission. You may apply to a single HKS degree program up to three times. To reapply, you will need to submit a new online application, the $100 USD application fee, and new essays.
If you applied within the last three years, you may reuse the following documents:
- Academic transcripts
- Official test scores (GRE and GMAT scores must be less than five years old as of the application deadline; TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years)
- Letters of recommendation (we advise you to replace or update at least one letter of recommendation)
Harvard Kennedy School Alumni
If you previously earned a degree from HKS, you may apply to another program, provided the second degree you would earn differs from your first degree. For example, you could apply to the Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA) Program after earning a Master in Public Policy (MPP) or Master in Public Administration in International Development (MPA/ID), but you would not be eligible to apply to the MC/MPA Program after earning a Master in Public Administration (MPA).
You will need to submit a new online application, application fee, essays, and all other required supporting documentation. We advise you to explain in your application why returning to HKS will advance your academic and/or professional goals. Applicants who have previously earned an HKS degree will not be eligible for institutional financial assistance.