tchrsquirrel

From what I understand (thanks to posters on this thread!), most master's programs admissions are done on a rolling basis. The earlier you applied, the earlier you will hear. So the fact that you haven't heard has nothing to do with your merit as a candidate; they probably just haven't gotten to your app yet. Best of luck!

Congratulations, everyone!

Thank you for asking. It was awesome! Everyone was incredibly warm, kind, and approachable. If you have any doubts in terms of whether PennGSE is a welcoming community, I can assure you that it is. Have you made a decision as to whether you will accept their offer of admission?

(and to counterpointer)... CONGRATULATIONS!!!

First, congratulations on making the PhD first cut; I've read and heard that PennGSE's PhD programs are very selective! Second, thank you for your thoughtful reply. I've heard that the EdD weekend mirrors the PhD weekend, so it's nice to hear about your experience. Although Saturday appears to be a rather structured day of activities, it's comforting to hear that the interviews feel more lie conversations, rather than interviews. I am--far and away--most nervous about that part. All the best to you; hopefully you will get your good news within the next few weeks.

If anyone who recently attended the PdD weekend would be willing to share his/her experience, it would be much appreciated. Flying out Friday for EdD weekend. Very nervous...but excited, too!

FANTASTIC! Congratulations!

WOOHOO!!! I KNEW it would be good news! So very, very happy for you!!!

I agree with travelgirl125 (see post above).

I'm so sorry you haven't heard back, yet. I still haven't seen any master's posts on the results page, so I think you are in good company. Perhaps now that invitations have been sent to the doctoral candidates, the admissions committee will have time to get to the master's applications. The EdD weekend is February 20-21.

Thank you. You are all so kind. I am incredibly surprised and humbled.

I received an invite to EdD weekend yesterday. I truly couldn't believe it! Anyway, maybe master's degree news is next? Good luck to everyone!

Updates, anyone?

Thank you! Good point about the weather. Hope you hear something soon.

I hate stating the obvious...and the trite...but it's true: We all really will find our paths. I think EdD invites come out this week, and I will be thrilled if I'm invited, and I will be okay if I am not.

I know! I guess I'm grateful for any news, but once decisions start coming in, it's hard not to want decisions across the board! My husband always reminds me that these problems/issues are "first world" problems, and that quiets me a bit! (Of course, I remind him that it's all relative...haha!) Anyway, just know that you are not alone.

Hang in there! Remember, you really only need one acceptance because--after all--you can only attend one school. So put the one rejection out of your mind and concentrate on the other six possibilities! (I know that may not be terribly helpful, but that's what I keep reminding myself.)

Never too late to join the conversation! Penn GSE indicated that it does occasionally go back to the applicant pool, so you are not officially rejected. Still, it's wonderful that you have one acceptance already… CONGRATULATIONS!

Oh my gosh! Yeah, you're in! Now it's just a matter of how much they are going to give you! Congrats!

Wow, I agree...that's amazing! I, too, applied to UNC Chapel Hill. If it's any affirmation that you are in, I completed my application in early- to mid-October, and I haven't heard a word. Perhaps you have been nominated for the Royster Fellowship? That would be amazing! On a side note, I didn't apply to PhD/Ed Policy; I applied EdD/Curriculum & Instruction. While the application/admission process may be slightly different, I can't help but think that the news you received bodes very well for you! Congratulations on what sounds like a very, very exciting possibility!

EdD applicant...close enough? Wishing all of you luck!

cami15 - I, too, am waiting to hear back from some other schools, as well. Fortunately (and very gratefully), I have one acceptance, so that has done a lot to calm my nerves. I am certain you will be admitted to one or both of the other programs; it sounds like you have done so much/have such a strong application. I'm pulling for you! HigherEdLife - Agree with cami15; I am pretty sure that doctoral admissions/invitations decisions have taken up much of admissions committee's time over the last few weeks. I know how much information I submitted (from scores to transcripts to resume to SOP), so I can only imagine how much time it takes to review all of the applications. Hang in there! Well, off to the library to gather materials for learning centers. A teacher's work is never done!

You are TOO nice! Thanks for the support. I have actually already decided I'm not on the list so that I can start looking for silver linings (like the fact that I won't have to go suit shopping now!). Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

I agree with cami15 (that they are busy getting the doctoral program invitations out). I hope you hear something today so that you can celebrate this weekend. I am hoping EdD invitations have not gone out yet. I've been holding on to that little possibility, even though it has been confirmed that PhD invitations have gone out. Naive, perhaps!

Thanks so much for letting all of us know. *Gulp* I wonder if that applies to the EdD weekend, as well? Regardless, good luck to everyone...and, of course, there are some master's candidates who have participated in this discussion, so hopefully they will have some good news to contribute.