Blavatnik School of Government 26/27 MPP Applicants
It’s that time of the year for a new MPP application thread!
Hoping to connect and share application experiences with others. To assist those currently applying to the MPP as well as future hopefuls, please consider sharing:
Wishing you all the best in your admission processes!
On my end:
Hoping to connect and share application experiences with others. To assist those currently applying to the MPP as well as future hopefuls, please consider sharing:
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Your current or most recent university and GPA
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Your work experience
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Other universities you're applying to
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When you applied to the MPP program
Wishing you all the best in your admission processes!
On my end:
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BA (International Relations) from a top 3 university in my country, with a 79% average and international research.
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Volunteer on a municipal advisory committee, campaigned to change federal law, and held various consultant jobs over the years.
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10 years of policy experience working for national government (including in negotiations, international security and domestic issues).
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Applied to the Oxford MPP and Cambridge MPhil in Public Policy in mid-November, and will also be submitting to the LSE MPP shortly.
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Reply 1
Hi, hopping on this thread!
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BA in International Relations from a top 3 university in my country. Brief stint as teaching and research assistants prior and after graduation.
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5+ years of post-bachelor professional experience, first half in national government (ministry) and second half in an international organisation.
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Will be submitting my apps to Blavatnik MPP and UChicago Harris today! (Wish me luck)
Reply 2
Hello! So happy someone made this thread.
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BA in Geography 4.0 GPA
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3+ years professional experience in government and non-profit
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Submitted my application on the weekend!
Reply 3
Yay so nice to see a few people here early on!
Reply 4
Hi all,
Applied to MPP 26/27 and waiting to hear back.
Bcs in marketing from an Irish university. GPA is good 2nd honors.
6 years experience in government (development funds and ministries).
Applied to: Oxford MPP, LSE MPA, Berkely MPA, and Columbia MPA. My top choice is Oxford MPP if i get accepted 🙂
Applied to MPP 26/27 and waiting to hear back.
Bcs in marketing from an Irish university. GPA is good 2nd honors.
6 years experience in government (development funds and ministries).
Applied to: Oxford MPP, LSE MPA, Berkely MPA, and Columbia MPA. My top choice is Oxford MPP if i get accepted 🙂
Reply 5
While waiting -- did you guys indicate a preference for your college?
Reply 6
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by AnonymousWhile waiting -- did you guys indicate a preference for your college?
I did yes! But mostly evaluated options based on colleges with accommodations for partners.
Reply 7
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by DiscoDiva2025I did yes! But mostly evaluated options based on colleges with accommodations for partners.
Cool! Which one did you indicate a preference for, if you don't mind me asking? I indicated Exeter for placement because I might want to try my chances with their scholarship.
On a separate note, I noticed that they were sending out 'Application Ready for Assessment' e-mail over the past few days, with a note that applicants might hear their offer in late March 2026. I was mindful that last year's deadline was around the first week of January as opposed to this academic year's month-ahead deadline on W1 December. I was hoping if we could receive our decision earlier though, provided concerns are expressed, given that late March is already beyond their 10-week timeframe. I know it's typical to ask other grad schools on this matter, was thinking if it's of similar line for Oxford as well.
Reply 8
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by AnonymousCool! Which one did you indicate a preference for, if you don't mind me asking? I indicated Exeter for placement because I might want to try my chances with their scholarship.
On a separate note, I noticed that they were sending out 'Application Ready for Assessment' e-mail over the past few days, with a note that applicants might hear their offer in late March 2026. I was mindful that last year's deadline was around the first week of January as opposed to this academic year's month-ahead deadline on W1 December. I was hoping if we could receive our decision earlier though, provided concerns are expressed, given that late March is already beyond their 10-week timeframe. I know it's typical to ask other grad schools on this matter, was thinking if it's of similar line for Oxford as well.
On a separate note, I noticed that they were sending out 'Application Ready for Assessment' e-mail over the past few days, with a note that applicants might hear their offer in late March 2026. I was mindful that last year's deadline was around the first week of January as opposed to this academic year's month-ahead deadline on W1 December. I was hoping if we could receive our decision earlier though, provided concerns are expressed, given that late March is already beyond their 10-week timeframe. I know it's typical to ask other grad schools on this matter, was thinking if it's of similar line for Oxford as well.
Btw I left out that I might need the decision to come earlier since I'm expecting to apply to a state-funded scholarship as well. They usually open around mid-January and run application window for a month until February.
Reply 9
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by AnonymousCool! Which one did you indicate a preference for, if you don't mind me asking? I indicated Exeter for placement because I might want to try my chances with their scholarship.
On a separate note, I noticed that they were sending out 'Application Ready for Assessment' e-mail over the past few days, with a note that applicants might hear their offer in late March 2026. I was mindful that last year's deadline was around the first week of January as opposed to this academic year's month-ahead deadline on W1 December. I was hoping if we could receive our decision earlier though, provided concerns are expressed, given that late March is already beyond their 10-week timeframe. I know it's typical to ask other grad schools on this matter, was thinking if it's of similar line for Oxford as well.
On a separate note, I noticed that they were sending out 'Application Ready for Assessment' e-mail over the past few days, with a note that applicants might hear their offer in late March 2026. I was mindful that last year's deadline was around the first week of January as opposed to this academic year's month-ahead deadline on W1 December. I was hoping if we could receive our decision earlier though, provided concerns are expressed, given that late March is already beyond their 10-week timeframe. I know it's typical to ask other grad schools on this matter, was thinking if it's of similar line for Oxford as well.
I applied to St John's.
My 'ready for assessment' email at the end of November cited the 8-10 week standard for an answer rather than late March. It would be nice to hear back earlier, though I had always expected to hear back around mid-March (even with the December deadline) with everyone else. Hate the wait!
Reply 10
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by DiscoDiva2025I applied to St John's.
My 'ready for assessment' email at the end of November cited the 8-10 week standard for an answer rather than late March. It would be nice to hear back earlier, though I had always expected to hear back around mid-March (even with the December deadline) with everyone else. Hate the wait!
My 'ready for assessment' email at the end of November cited the 8-10 week standard for an answer rather than late March. It would be nice to hear back earlier, though I had always expected to hear back around mid-March (even with the December deadline) with everyone else. Hate the wait!
Mine cited "Late March" which sucks because it will be the last of the offers i'm waiting for.. really hope they do mid march at least
Reply 11
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by AnonymousMine cited "Late March" which sucks because it will be the last of the offers i'm waiting for.. really hope they do mid march at least
Me too! I've received an offer for the LSE MPP, so that will tide me over for at least a couple of weeks 🙂
(edited 1 month ago)
Reply 12
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by DiscoDiva2025I applied to St John's.
My 'ready for assessment' email at the end of November cited the 8-10 week standard for an answer rather than late March. It would be nice to hear back earlier, though I had always expected to hear back around mid-March (even with the December deadline) with everyone else. Hate the wait!
My 'ready for assessment' email at the end of November cited the 8-10 week standard for an answer rather than late March. It would be nice to hear back earlier, though I had always expected to hear back around mid-March (even with the December deadline) with everyone else. Hate the wait!
Oh I was not referring to the e-mail I got following my submission (in which they also state 8-10 weeks) but rather to the 'MPP application received' they sent out just last week (on 6 Jan).
Reply 13
It has been nearly eight weeks since the deadline. The application submission email stated that the outcome would be communicated by email approximately 8–10 weeks after the deadline. Does anyone have any idea when the results might be released?
Reply 14
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by AnonymousIt has been nearly eight weeks since the deadline. The application submission email stated that the outcome would be communicated by email approximately 8–10 weeks after the deadline. Does anyone have any idea when the results might be released?
Yes exactly! I was wondering why they cited offers to be out by late March 2026 if they set an early December deadline. ☹️
Reply 15
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by AnonymousYes exactly! I was wondering why they cited offers to be out by late March 2026 if they set an early December deadline. ☹️
Last year, they also posted an update on Instagram at the start of the seventh week after the application deadline, saying that the results would be released in two weeks. This time, there hasn’t been any such update.
Reply 16
Hello all. During the information session, the Director of Admissions mentioned that the number of applications has been steadily increasing, and an 8-week review period is simply not enough to thoroughly assess each application. That is why they moved the deadline one month earlier. This change does not imply that we will hear back one month earlier; according to the admissions team, we should expect to receive decisions in mid to late March.
Reply 17
Has anyone applied to the DPhil? I know this thread is about the MPP, however I just wanted to see if anyone who applied to the doctorate has read this?
Reply 18
Hi ! Applied for MPP26/27 .
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Chemical engineering with 8.04/10 CGPA
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13 years of cross sectoral experience , predominantly in development, public health procurement, elections, taxes, disaster management and local governance
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Worked with local, state and federal governments in my country(civil service)
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Applied to BSG, LSE and Princeton SPIA for MPP and UC Berkeley and Columbia SIPA for development practice.
Best Wishes !
Reply 19
Hi! I just received an interview invitation. Wondering if anyone is in the same position, and what this means…
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