jkakziak

Like I said, this was my own personal experience with the state that I am currently living. I would highly recommend looking at it at a state-by-state basis and do not assume in-state tuition is a guarantee.

So to qualify for in-state tuition where I moved to, you need to provide a huge list of items that prove you have been in the state for a year. For me, this included voter and car registration, insurance info, and also written letters from my employers stating that I was working there and that I wasn't commuting from a different state or anything. Here's the tricky part though. I needed to prove that I did not move to the state that I am currently living in and taking classes at solely to go to school. I needed to have lived in the state for a year, work, and prove that my move was established prior to considering going to the university. Since I moved here over a year ago because my husband got a job, and I am only taking a few non-degree seeking courses, I didn't have any trouble. But, from what I have heard, it is nearly impossible to be granted in state tuition if you moved to the state specifically to go to school. And I guess that makes sense, otherwise no one would be charged out of state rates after their first year and you know schools aren't going to allow all of that nice out of state money to just disappear! This is just my own personal experience, but from what I have seen and read, don't count on qualifying for in-state tuition if you're moving to a new state to go to school.

I'm interviewing at OSU in March, I'll let you know how it goes!

Could you put something specific about how you're interested in a particular research aspect of theirs? I know with the Ed.s it isn't a huge expectation that you're an expert on their research, but it couldn't hurt, right? Just an idea. Good luck!

I half finished my application for UMB before I decided not to apply--but they did email me last week saying that my application materials have not been received. That seems like a good sign that they're working their way through their Ed.s files! Anyone hear anything from Temple or Ohio State?

So for one of the schools I applied to, my status still says "incomplete application, materials missing." The due date was Jan 5th and I submitted everything before the deadline. I have called the school twice now to ask for an explanation and both times the woman I spoke to said they were behind and I shouldn't worry. Welp, of course I'm worried. Do I continue to call and risk seeming naggy or should I take her advice and wait it out? Anyone else have similar issues?

Iphi---I noticed you're applying to UWM and USU. I am from Milwaukee and I'm currently living in Utah. If these end up being contenders, let me know if I can offer you any tips on the areas! Does anyone else just get stuck on the "Why do you want to be a school psychologist question?" It seems like such a basic question, and something I'm able to articulate clearly and passionately in person, but when it comes to sitting down and answering it for SOP's I just go blank! I think its a combination of trying to make my answer stand out and catch the reader's attention mixed with this "ohmygod this is the most important question in the world to me right now and my future depends on how I answer it" sort of pressure. Woof. I can't wait until this part is over. Hope to be done by Thursday! Hope everything is going smoothly for y'all!

I had the most trouble with that question too! I spoke with one of the doctors where I worked, and she said to pretend like you were telling someone who has never heard of the profession why we need them and why you're going to be great at it. You won't end up keeping everything, but its an exercise that might help you decide what is the most important to you. If you have time, I would recommend checking out Donald Asher's Graduate Admissions Essays book. And relax! As long as you're able to say all that you want to say, 300 words is just fine.

I've been toying with the same question. I ended up emailing two professor saying pretty much what you just said. I got a very warm and friendly response from one, and haven't heard back from the other. Oh well. Has anyone had to write their personal statement based off of a number of required questions? One of mine lists in numerical order 12 questions they want addressed. At first I welcomed this, considering it is my first SOP and appreciated the guidelines, but now I'm just having a heck of a time getting 12 questions answered in 3 pages. My question to you all is, do you think I should answer my essay in numbered paragraphs matching the numbers of the questions they asked? I have it written that way as of now, mostly because it was just easier to make sure I addressed everything I needed to. But, reading over it again and again it doesn't flow. It also just kind of looks stupid, having numbered paragraphs. I'm sure it also is part of the reason why I'm struggling to get it down to a reasonable length too. Anyone have a similar experience? What did you decide to do: keep the paragraphs in order and numbered or just make sure all of the questions were addressed?

I don't think there's anything wrong with being too picky, especially when you're trying to find school to match your research interests. Its kind of like applying to a job you don't really want...if you got it would you really want to accept it? And I feel like schools are trying to find students that fit with their program as much as you're looking for the perfect school. While I don't have a lot of knowledge regarding applying to Phd programs, it would make sense that your chances are better at the schools that are a better match anyway. I would think it would be difficult to work your way through an interview for a program you aren't super psyched about. You're going to be spending the next, what, 5 years at this school? You get to be picky! I took W&M off my list based on its location. While I really liked the program, I didn't really want to be living in Williamsburg. Maybe others have that mindset as well? Maybe others decided to go to schools in more urban areas? But, that's just based on my own preferences I don't think it should be a reason for you to nix the program. Maybe see if you can get in touch with some current grad students there to get their opinion? Or maybe search this site to see if you can find anyone who was accepted but chose not to go.

I guess I assumed it was, although since most of my friends and coworkers are applying for clinical programs, my expectations have become kind of enmeshed in theirs. What have you guys experienced? How much weight do you think is put on research for the eds admission?

Hi guys! I'm applying to Ed.S programs this fall, too! I have decided to only apply to three schools this year (Ohio State, Temple and UMass Boston). I don't feel that I am that strong of a candidate for this, so I am only applying to my top three to test the waters. Of course I would love to go next year! But, I"m trying not to get my hopes up. I'm taking the GRE on Tuesday. My GPA wasn't outstanding (3.4-3.5ish). I feel that my biggest weakness is my lack of research after I graduated. I do feel confident in the experience I have obtained since graduating in 2012. I have been working in a few different settings with adolescents, and I have learned a great deal. We'll see. I'm glad this forum exists! I look forward to hearing about all of your experiences (and tips!)