u/nygirl818

For context, I graduated undergrad from a top 20 and I've been accepted to NYU for the MPA program, but I'd end up paying around 90K out of pocket. I have also gotten into a few other schools that are significantly cheaper (PACE, Northeastern, George Washington University). Does the prestige of the institution impact how recruiters view your application? Or is it more so that fact that I'll have the degree which matters more than where I got it?

Hi all,

I was trying to find information on the Northeastern MPA program, but the NEU website feels too generic and I couldn't find any information on alums or experiences. Is anybody here in the MPA program or an alum, if so could I pm you with questions?

I want to know if you think the program is worth it. I hope to do the program online or at least hybrid. How would you rate the online course structure. Are the classes live or pre-recorded. I saw that there was a capstone component, is that easy to do through the online model or is that something that would be better if be done in-person? I live a few hours outside of Massachusetts, is it required to reside in state for the program? I haven't yet started my application and hope to begin a master's program next fall, but wanted to compile info now. Any comments would be helpful, thanks!

Hi all,

I was trying to find information on the MPA program, but the NEU website feels too generic and I couldn't find any information on alums or experiences. Is anybody here in the MPA program, if so could I pm you with questions?

I want to know if you think the program is worth it. I hope to do the program online or at least hybrid. How would you rate the online course structure. Are the classes live or pre-recorded. I saw that there was a capstone component, is that easy to do through the online model or is that something that must be done in-person? I live a few hours outside of Massachusetts, is it required to reside in state for the program? I haven't yet started my application and hope to begin a master's program next fall, but wanted to compile info now. Any comments would be helpful, thanks!

I haven't been able to find any anecdotes from people currently or previously enrolled in the MPA program.

What are the classes like? Is it mainly lecture style besides the capstone?

If you are in the specialized health program, what did you like about? Was it worth it for your career?

How is the capstone process?

Any experiences or opinions would be greatly appreciated!

I am in the management specialization with into to work in health, so I am unsure if I should switch to the health specialization.

My mother doesn't know any English and had her jury duty postponed to next month. Is it possible for her to get out of it, considering she won't be able to understand the trial? When she went to have her initial date postponed, they told her that a lack of English proficiency was not an acceptable reason.