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    Penn GSE Fall 2015

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    Is anyone still waiting on Masters's Decisions? I applied to the Teacher, Learning and Leadership program and have not heard anything  :(

    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!

    Penn GSE Fall 2015

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    Tchrsquirrel, was your EdD weekend this past weekend?  How did it go? :)

    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?

    Penn GSE Fall 2015

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    Hey Espresso 

     

     

    I just attended the PhD weekend, and It was an incredibly positive experience. Overall, the faculty, staff, and other applicants were incredibly kind, and it was a great time to learn about PENN, GSE, and the specific division that I was applying to. I don't know if it will be different for the EdD applicants, but on Saturday we had "conversations," which were in a sense interviews but, for my particular division (RWL), were quite casual and allowed for us, the applicants, to get to know the faculty and for the faculty to get to know us as well. I too was very nervous, but there is truly no need. Everyone was kind, and I felt like I could be myself (not just be in interview mode) the entire time.  I hope this is helpful and I wish you the best of luck.

    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.

    Penn GSE Fall 2015

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    CONGRATULATIONS!! So happy for you!! :) When is it?

     

    Still no news on my end (now on week 8 of the 4-6 week turnaround).

     

    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.  :)

    Penn GSE Fall 2015

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    Best of luck to you!! :)

     

    Not sure if you're following the weather, but the Northeast is in for a huge blizzard this week.  I'm assuming this will probably delay things for everyone here, including Penn, so don't worry if you don't hear right away!

     

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

    Penn GSE Fall 2015

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    Thanks all! I am sure we will all find our place somewhere :)

     

    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.  

    Fall 2015 Application Season . . . PhD Education

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    Thanks everyone!  I'm hoping for good news in the next few weeks.  I just wish all of the schools decided at the same time.  It looks like a few of my programs might not let me know until the beginning of March.

    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. :)

    Fall 2015 Application Season . . . PhD Education

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    I got rejected from Vanderbilt yesterday.  That's the only one of the seven programs that I've applied to.  It was my "why not try" school so I'm not too surprised.  Here's hoping we hear back from some others soon!

    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.)

    Penn GSE Fall 2015

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    Hello all!

    I'm newly registered, but I've been reading the thread for a few months. I applied to the Higher Education PhD program. I haven't gotten any news, so I'm taking this as a forthcoming rejection. Thank you guys so much for your updates. Best of luck to you all! I've been accepted to one program, fortunately. Just waiting to hear about funding.

    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!

    Education Policy PhD

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    Thanks all! Her letter of rec was really nice and well-written so hoping that I do get the fellowship since the soe is only allowed a certain number of nominees. She let me know that my application materials have already gone out to the university level of deliberation and official decisions for all would go out mid to late feb!

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

    Education Policy PhD

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    I applied to one ed policy doctoral program at chapel hill and poi has already let me know that I've been nominated for a fellowship, so assuming that's an acceptance :)

     

    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!

    Penn GSE Fall 2015

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    hahahaha true: it is hot like hell in Brazil, so not going suit shopping is my silver linings too! :)

    I am still waiting for two other decisions though... 

     

    And for HigherEdLife: agreed... I think you guys will have to wait a little more. So hang in there! Hopefully, you`ll get very good news from West Philadelphia!

     

    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!  :)

    Penn GSE Fall 2015

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    As far as I know, only PhD!!! Hold on a little more there, tchrsquirrel!!!! Hopefully, you will be getting good news very soon. Fingers crossed! :)

    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! 

    Penn GSE Fall 2015

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    I think they are just busy processing the doctoral programs right now, travelgirl! =(

    Hopefully, very soon you will get your very good news from Penn!!!!!!! Whooohey!

     

    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!

    Penn GSE Fall 2015

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    Hi guys: I`ve got news!

    I wrote an email to Penn GSE and got this a minute ago:

     

    "At this time, all invitations have been extended to students selected for the first round of interviews in February. If you were not contacted for an interview, this is not necessarily the end of the road. Occasionally the faculty will return to the pool of applicants and select more students for interviews after the initial group. It is not common, but it does happen every once in a while. For this reason, we do not issue any official decision letters until mid-March."

     

    I did not get one! Anyways, I wish you guys a great journey ahead and that you can succeed in whatever you do! :) 

     

    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.  :)

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