He states that the curriculum is "designed to produce elite technocrats. If you are interested in effecting meaningful change in pursuit of a better society, the Kennedy School is not for you."  ? TN Editor

As this year's accepted students weigh the decision to commit to a Kennedy School education, they may recall the essay question that they answered in their application:

"The Harvard Kennedy School motto, echoing the President for whom the School is named, is 'Ask what you can do.' Please share with the Admissions Committee your plans to create positive change through your public leadership and service."

We enter the Kennedy School asking what we can do to create positive change. We expect our education here to help. A piece of advice from a soon-to-be graduate: It won't.

The Kennedy School curriculum is designed to produce elite technocrats. If you are interested in effecting meaningful change in pursuit of a better society, the Kennedy School is not for you.