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Congratulations! I didn't get one, so it doesn't look good for me!

Congratulations to both of you! Hopefully I will hear back soon

When did both of you hear from UVM?

Aw, I didn't hear back or receive anything

Where'd you graduate from? Which program are you specifically applying to? It looks like you have a lot of experiences in the field, so I wouldn't fret too much about it.

For HESA programs, does it matter where you went for your undergrad?

Thanks for the reply, MAC2809! Definitely helped me out a bit!

I just looked at that. From what I've heard so far, it is a really competitive program seeing that a lot of people are applying to the program.

Thanks for the reply! I'm just a bit worried now because I didn't take advantage of working at residential halls. Which school are you referring to?

Hi everyone! I've been applying to a few student affairs programs, but I'm starting to doubt my experience in the student affairs program. I know a lot of applicants have experience in residential housing and orientation programs, but I don't have that type of experience. I did serve as President of the student government at my community college before transferring to Berkeley. Graduated with a 3.1 in Political Science and a minor in Education. Do you know how likely my chances are of being admitted to student affairs programs such as the University of Vermont or UCLA? I would love to hear what you think! Thanks so much!

I was told that it would be beneficial for you to gain experience before applying to schools. Basically, when the schools see that you have actual experience in the administrative field working with students, they will be more inclined to see you in a positive light.

Hello everyone, I am seeking for advice on how to be a competitive applicant for the Master's program in Student Affairs at UCLA. I graduated from Berkeley in 2012 with a degree in Political Science, with a minor in Education. I have decided that I wanted to pursue a career in Student Affairs, specifically at a California community college. I am particularly interested in campus life and academic services. I am leaning towards campus life, specifically student activities and leadership programs for students. I have held a few jobs related to education, but I am unsure of what UCLA is specifically looking for. Chances are I won't be applying this cycle, but perhaps next cycle, in order to gain more experience. For those of you who have applied, currently in the program, or graduated from the program, I would love to hear more about the process, how the program is like, and the opportunities that the degree provided you after graduation. Thanks!

I just entered my Political Science Master's program thinking that I would be able to get into adminstration, but I just realized that this program might not be for me. Is this is a smart idea right now to drop out and focus on finding entry level administration jobs with the intention of using my years off as experience to get into a Master's program in Education?

I'm unsure of how I could secure any positions within those areas with only my bachelor's degree in Political Science. I am enrolled in Political Science master's program now hoping to teach at a community college in order to understand more about the environment and atmosphere of the college. I was thinking that by teaching at a community college, I would be able to be more closely involved with administration and hoping to gain experience that way. Did I choose the wrong path by pursuing a Master's in Political Science....?

I am looking into Admission/Enrollment and Student Life. How would I be able to be a competitive applicant for an Ed.D program? I'm completing my Master's now and would like to teach, but my goal is to be part of administration.

I am envisioning a role in administration such as a dean, vice president, or president of a community college. I'm trying to figure out how I would be able to make myself competitive enough for an Ed.D program. I am stuck on how I am able to be accepted into an Ed.D program if I am unable to find a job after my Master's. Any further advice is appreciated. Thank you!

Hello everyone, I am planning to work as a school administrator at the community college level, so I would love to hear any piece of advice that you are able to offer. A little bit about me: I graduated from U.C. Berkeley as a Political Science major with two minors in Public Policy and Education. I am currently working on my Master's in Political Science at CSU Long Beach to hopefully teach at a community college as a Political Science professor. After teaching for a few years, I am hoping to use my experience as a professor to apply to an Ed.D program in order to work as a community college administrator. I don't have any experience in teaching, so I'm hoping to work on that by teaching at a community college after I complete my Master's degree in Political Science. What are the job prospects of actually becoming a college administrator after completing an Ed.D program? Do any of you have any words of wisdom to pass on to me? Thanks!