2020

Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Your Resume or CV

Applications
December 17, 2020

Amanda Miller shares her advice for how to make your resume or C.V. work for you.

Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Writing Your Statement of Purpose Part One

Applications
December 03, 2020

Amanda Miller gives some tips about how to write your best statement of purpose ever.

Time to Give Thanks

Applications
November 26, 2020

Amanda Miller reflects on what she's thankful for this year.

Changing the World 101: Democracy and Development

Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity
November 24, 2020

Sami Rovins shares her favorite class at Heller.

Interview Tips from One of Our Interviewers

Applications
November 19, 2020

Doug Nevins gives you his tips for acing your admissions interview.

What Does “Holistic Review Process” Mean, Anyway?

Applications
November 17, 2020

Amanda Miller explains what a holistic review process means.

A Letter to My Future Self (to read upon graduation): Andrea Tyree

Student Perspectives
November 10, 2020

Andrea Tyree shares what she hopes to accomplish during her time at Heller in her letter to her future self.

Election Week Fretting

Student Perspectives
November 05, 2020

Doug Nevins reflects on the experience of being a member of the Heller community during the 2020 election.

Common Graduate School Application Mistakes to Avoid

Applications
November 03, 2020

Amanda Miller shares some common mistakes students make on their application and how to avoid them.

Learning from your Heller Classmates

Student Perspectives
October 29, 2020

Sami Rovins talks about what she's learned from her Heller classmates.

Virtual Internships During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Career Development
October 27, 2020

Doug Nevins talks about how to find a virtual internship in a pandemic.

Changing the World 101: Assets and Social Policy

Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity
October 22, 2020

Andrea Tyree shares her favorite class at Heller.

Put Your Best Foot Forward: Starting the Application Process

Applications
October 20, 2020

Amanda Miller shares some tips for how to approach the process of starting your application.

A Whole New World: MA COEX to MS GHPM

Academics
October 15, 2020

Sami Rovins talks about the transition from the MA in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence program to the MS in Global Health Policy and Management program as a dual degree student.

New Semester, New Challenges

Academics
October 13, 2020

Doug Nevins shares some of the challenges that he's facing in the Fall 2020 semester.

Changing the World 101: Sami Rovins’ Favorite Classes

Student Perspectives
October 10, 2020

Sami Rovins shares her favorite class at Heller.

How to Choose the Right Program: Doing Your Research

Applications
October 06, 2020

Amanda Miller advises on how to choose the best graduate program for you.

Back to School with Sami Rovins

Academics
October 01, 2020

Sami Rovins shares her experience returning to Heller and starting the MS in Global Health Policy and Management portion of her degree.

Hello Heller!: Andrea Tyree’s Acceptance Story

Student Perspectives
September 29, 2020

Andrea Tyree tells the story of receiving her acceptance for Heller.

Welcome Back: Doug Nevins

Academics
September 22, 2020

Doug Nevins reflects on returning to Heller in a virtual setting.

Peace Corps + Heller: A Perfect Combination

Student Perspectives
September 17, 2020

Elizabeth Nguyen explains why Heller is a great place for Peace Corps alumni.

Working to Change the World: Sami Rovins’ Internship Diary Part 2

Career Development
September 15, 2020

Sami Rovins gives us another Day-in-the-Life while working for her virtual internship.

How to Choose the Right Graduate Program: Narrowing Your Search

Applications
September 10, 2020

Amanda Miller advises on how to find the best graduate program for you.

Changing the World 101: Elizabeth Nguyen’s Favorite Classes

Academics
September 08, 2020

Elizabeth Nguyen shares her favorite class at Heller.

Socializing while Socially Distancing: Doug Nevins’ Perspective

Academics
September 03, 2020

Doug Nevins talks about how to maintain your social life in the midst of a pandemic.

Campus Connections: Elizabeth Nguyen’s Perspective

Student Perspectives
September 01, 2020

Elizabeth Nguyen talks about a mentorship forged during her time at Heller.

Heller Reading List: Sami Rovins Shares Her Favorite Readings

Academics
August 27, 2020

Sami Rovins gives her recommended reading list.

The Start of a New Year

Academics
August 25, 2020

Amanda Miller reflects on the start of the 2020-2021 Academic Year.

Get ready for Orientation with Sami Rovins

Student Perspectives
August 20, 2020

Sami Rovins gives some advice for getting ready for Orientation.

What I Wish I’d Known When I Started Heller: Elizabeth Nguyen’s Advice

Student Perspectives
August 18, 2020

Elizabeth Nguyen shares what she wishes she’d known when she started at Heller.

Campus Connections: Sami Rovins’ Perspective

Student Perspectives
August 13, 2020

Sami Rovins talks about a friendship forged during her time at Heller.

Heller Bucket List: Elizabeth Nguyen’s “Must Do” Experiences around Waltham

Student Perspectives
August 11, 2020

Elizabeth Nguyen gives her advice for things you must do while a student at Heller.

Deciding on a Dual Degree: Doug Nevins’ Perspective

Student Perspectives
August 06, 2020

Doug Nevins shares why he decided on a dual degree at Heller.

Heller To-Do List: Sami Rovins' Goals for the Next Year

Student Perspectives
August 04, 2020

Sami Rovins discusses what she hopes to accomplish during her last year at Heller.

Last Chance to Submit Your Application!

Applications
July 30, 2020

Amanda Miller reminds any applicants that the deadline for 2020 entry is approaching and shares some last tips.

Graduating During a Pandemic: Elizabeth Nguyen’s Experience

Student Perspectives
July 28, 2020

Elizabeth Nguyen talks about a graduation experience like no other.

What I Wish I’d Known When I Started Heller: Sami Rovins’ Perspective

Student Perspectives
July 23, 2020

Sami Rovins shares what she wishes she had known before starting at Heller.

Stuck at Home? Start Exploring Boston!

Student Perspectives
July 21, 2020

Amanda Miller gives some recommendation for ways you can safely explore Boston.

Heller Reading List: Doug Nevins Shares His Favorite Readings

Academics
July 16, 2020

Doug Nevins gives his list of recommended readings.

Why Choose Heller? 60 Reasons for 60 Years! (Part 3)

Academics
July 14, 2020

Amanda Miller gives you 20 more reasons to choose Heller!

Working to Change the World: Sami Rovins’ Internship Diary

Career Development
July 09, 2020

Sami Rovins gives us a "Day-in-the-Life" for her while working for her virtual internship.

Working to Change the World: Elizabeth Nguyen on her Team Consulting Project

Career Development
July 07, 2020

Elizabeth Nguyen explains what her team accomplished during their Team Consulting Project.

Why Choose Heller? 60 Reasons for 60 Years! (Part 2)

Career Development
July 02, 2020

Amanda Miller shares 20 more reasons why you should choose Heller!

Changing the World 101: Labor Income, Labor Power, and Labor Markets

Academics
June 30, 2020

Doug Nevins shares his favorite class at Heller.

I’m Admitted, Now What?: Housing Part 2

Admitted Students
June 25, 2020

Amanda Miller gives more advise on how to find housing and avoid housing scams.

Why Choose Heller? 60 Reasons for 60 Years! (Part 1)

Admitted Students
June 23, 2020

Amanda Miller lists 20 reasons why Heller may be the best place for you!

Hello Heller!: Elizabeth Nguyen’s Acceptance Story

Student Perspectives
June 18, 2020

Elizabeth Nguyen tells the story of receiving her acceptance for Heller.

Campus Connections: Doug Nevins’ Perspective

Student Perspectives
June 16, 2020

Doug Nevins talks about a friendship forged during his time at Heller.

Editor’s Note

Student Perspectives
June 11, 2020

A note on why our blog has been on hiatus.

Master of Public Policy Commencement Speaker: Bishar Jenkins, MPP’20

Student Perspectives
June 09, 2020

Amanda Miller shares a video from one of Heller's Commencement speakers.

Sustainable International Development Commencement speaker: Prince Mujumbe Salama, MA SID’20

Student Perspectives
June 04, 2020

Amanda Miller shares a video of one of Heller's Commencement speakers.

Five Tips for Finishing your Application

Applications
June 02, 2020

Amanda Miller gives some tips for pushing through to finish your graduate school application.

Deciding on a Dual Degree: Sami Rovins’ Perspective

Academics
May 28, 2020

Sami Rovins shares why she decided to get a dual degree from Heller.

Hello Heller!: Doug Nevins’ Acceptance Story

Student Perspectives
May 26, 2020

Doug Nevins tells the story of receiving his acceptance for Heller.

I’m Admitted, Now What?: Housing Part 1

Admitted Students
May 21, 2020

Amanda Miller gives some tips for how to find housing as a Heller graduate student.

What I Wish I’d Known When I Started Heller: Doug Nevins’ Perspective

Student Perspectives
May 14, 2020

Doug Nevins shares what he wishes he had known when he started Heller.

I’m Admitted, Now What?: Financial Aid

Admitted Students
May 12, 2020

Amanda Miller shares some tips about how to compare financial aid packages.

Hello Heller!: Sami Rovins’ Acceptance Story

Student Perspectives
May 07, 2020

Sami Rovins tells the story of receiving her acceptance for Heller.

Five Tips to Making Your Decision (Without Visiting Campus!)

Applications
May 05, 2020

Amanda Miller provides a guide on how to make an admissions decision when you can't visit campus.

I’m Admitted, Now What?: Choosing the Right Program

Admitted Students
April 30, 2020

Amanda Miller shares some secrets to narrowing down which program to choose after you've been admitted.

Introducing the Heller Admissions Blog!

Admitted Students
April 28, 2020

Amanda Miller announces the creation of the Heller Admissions Blog.