Harvard Kennedy School
Learn exactly how to submit a successful application to Harvard Kennedy School with expert insights from an HKS alum on crafting outstanding essays.
Harvard Kennedy School Admissions Mastery Made EASY!
The HKS Mastery Guide
The Mastery Guide, crafted by an HKS graduate and full-merit CPL Fellowship recipient, is the MOST comprehensive resource for the world's MOST onerous policy school application. From determining how to be the ideal HKS candidate to breaking down each program's application essays and how to secure funding for your degree, this Guide has everything you need to supercharge your path to HKS success!
HKS Success Story
A 400%+ increase year over year, at a school that admits roughly one in five applicants.
Admitted in 2024
From a single Write Track cohort
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Year-over-year HKS admits for our clients
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HKS admits roughly one in five applicants
Essays+
Required across HKS program applications
Confusion in mapping out testing requirements, recommenders, transcripts, financial aid and all the application materials needed for HKS!
Write Track gives HKS applicants the resources to navigate the entire process from developing a unique profile to selecting the best recommenders!
Lack of guidance in crafting a unique story that links together your leadership, diversity, and career goals so you are one of the <15% admitted to HKS!
Story crafting is an art we've successfully mastered for Write Track clients using our proprietary WriteStory framework to develop your most unique story!
Difficulty assembling a resume, addendum, and the pen-dropping quality needed for the 6+ HKS application essays!
By perfecting 1000s of HKS essays and resumes since 2014, we are confident the application you submit will get you noticed and admitted to your desired HKS program!
Issues balancing professional/personal commitments while drafting the most time-consuming policy application before the December deadline!
Write Track keeps you on track by using the latest project management technology so your application is submitted well ahead of the December Deadline!
How it works
Once you register and enroll for services, Write Track will send you a questionnaire and schedule a call with you and your assigned Expert to help you create memorable application materials.
Based on the ideation process through call(s) and exchanges with your Expert, you will draft the materials and submit them for our detailed review.
Your Expert will provide up to two extensive macro/micro edits to ensure that your materials are logical, responsive, unique to your narrative, and 100% error free.
You and your Expert will perfect and finalize the materials and submit them to your desired program(s) feeling confident that you have greatly increased their prospects of admissions!
Our Framework
Admissions success is not guesswork. Our proven framework ensures every application is intentional and compelling.
Write Track will give you all the tools and resources you need to navigate and succeed throughout the admissions process.
Storycrafting is an art we've successfully mastered for clients through our proprietary WriteStory philosophy.
Editing thousands of statements for clients since 2008, we will ensure your application gets noticed and you get admitted.
Write Track will keep you focused on all application deadlines so you can submit on time and ahead of the competition.
Guiding, Storycrafting, Editing, and Timekeeping: the framework Hamada Zahawi built and every Write Track consultant, course, and review follows.
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What you need to prepare
At Write Track Admissions, we know that applying to the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) requires more than just strong credentials, it's about presenting a compelling, cohesive narrative. Before we get into how to craft that story, here's a breakdown of the key materials you'll need to prepare:
At Write Track, we help you not just submit these materials, but strategically craft them to stand out in one of the world's most competitive admissions processes.
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Applications are due December 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Seriously, what are you waiting for?
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