Songbird222
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On 12/30/2015 at 8:21 AM, danyyyy101 said:
Science education graduate programs might help expand a student’s career options within the field of education. Science education deals with the instructing and educating of science content to different learners. Although not traditionally considered part of the scientific community, the field of science education includes work in science content, science process, social science, and teaching pedagogy.
If a science education degree is a specialty you are considering, you can search for a science education graduate program by degree type.
Not helpful.
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1 hour ago, CIShopeful said:
For other 2016 applicants,
I called Stanford's GSE admissions office today. They said that there is no formal interview process and we should get our admissions decisions by mid-February.
I can't decide if not having interviews makes me more or less nervous...on one hand, interviews are extremely stressful, but on the other there's no way of knowing where you stand until you get their final decision.
Good luck everyone!
Agreed, thanks for the information! Well, now I can just worry about being admitted, and not worry about the non-existent formal interview process. =)
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Perhaps the rules are different, based on the department you applied to?
I logged into my application portal, and I can see this message:
Thank you for applying to the Stanford Graduate School of Education. Please note, due to the large volume of incoming material, it is likely your application status will remain as "incomplete" for some time. We anticipate completing status updates by December 18th for PhD candidates and by February 3rd for MA candidates.
Self reported GRE and TOEFL scores are acceptable for review purposes but application will not be considered complete and no offer of admission will be made until official scores are received. Applications submitted with unofficial transcripts (uploaded) will be considered as complete. Only admitted applicants will be contacted with instructions on sending official transcripts. The Graduate School of Education does not accept any revised documents after the application is submitted.
All application materials must be submitted by the following deadlines:
PhD: December 1, 2015 (11:59pm PST)
MA: January 12, 2016 (11:59pm PST)The Graduate School of Education will be closed between Monday December 21, 2015 through January 3rd, 2016
Best Wishes,
Stanford Graduate School of Education
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13 minutes ago, carol64 said:
Have people been hearing from Stanford? I think you are the first person I've noticed who has asked about Stanford. I have another school to stress about now!
I also haven't heard a peep out of Stanford. But for PhD applicants, they said that the earliest anyone will hear is mid-February.
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11 hours ago, refreshingmyemail said:
It depends on the area...I applied to both psychology and education programs and I know psychology forsure interviews applicants who make their short list. I think for education program it varies across universities because I know some people who have just gotten accepted without interviews.
I hope this helps
Yes, thanks! Waiting to hear back from grad schools is made SO easy, because we all know exactly what/when to expect. Amiright?
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One of my best friends applied to the exact same PhD program two years in a row, and she was successful the second time around. After her first application was rejected, she communicated with faculty members in the department to find out where the weak spots were in her application, and I believe she totally re-worked her essays. She also spent more time communicating with faculty she was interested in, so that some members of the admissions committee knew her, and recognized her name immediately. They did also comment to her that her second application showed clear commitment to the program.
Hope this helps!
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Have people been receiving invitations to interview with faculty members with which they've already communicated? Are interviews typically just standard procedure, or only used when a faculty member wants some one-on-one communication?
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22 hours ago, jh689 said:
I contacted them through the website form, and they told me that people who have been disqualified for formatting or late submission have already been notified. People who are disqualified for eligibility reasons will be notified in the future, maybe in February. I assume if they missed a formatting issue and a reviewer notes it, you might still get disqualified, but hopefully then at least you'd get comments.
People on here are sometimes really unpleasant about disqualifications (e.g. "if you can't follow basic formatting instructions, you don't deserve it"). If I were disqualified, I might not want to deal with that on top of rejection, so I bet that's one reason why it's hard to find out when people received notice!
Yes, yes, yes, I totally agree!
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31 minutes ago, csmith14 said:
I am! Educational Policy. I will keep you all updated if I get news of any sort.
Ahh, cool. I applied for the combo: Organizational Studies + Educational Policy.
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On December 17, 2015 at 9:42 AM, firstyearcognition said:
Does anyone know what this Verification of Eligibility statement supposed to look like (for the supplemental materials)? Is it just a list of future coursework? I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around what information exactly they are asking for and how to fit it on 1 (double-spaced) page
To the applicant: Predoctoral fellowship applicants who are already enrolled in a Ph.D. or Sc.D. program as of the fall semester 2015 must submit this completed and signed form along with a one-page (maximum) statement listing the courses, projects, and plans that will be undertaken if awarded a predoctoral fellowship (for academic years 2016- 2017, 2017-2018, and 2018-2019). The statement should be double-spaced using a 12- point font or larger, and the applicant’s name and “Verification of Eligible Predoctoral Status” must appear at the top of the statement sheet. Applicants should not provide information regarding their financial situation.
Print out this form and submit it along with your one-page statement to your adviser or other university official for signature. Once signed, save the form together with your one- page statement as a single .pdf file and upload it to your fellowship application before the January 8, 2016 supplementary materials deadline.
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On 12/8/2015 at 8:24 AM, TheMonkeyOnMyBack said:
Right I am applying to jobs not because I want to work but because it is expected / it gives me something else to think about. Here is to hoping that we both only have good decisions to make. Ie what shoes match our orientation outfit!!
Good luck to you!
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11 hours ago, iheartscience said:
Same boat, Songbird.
What is your area of interest?
Hey there! My interests are mainly in undergraduate STEM education, and promoting diversity in the sciences. My particular focus in grad school is broad, but I selected faculty members at each university who were doing work to generally accomplish these goals. What about you? I saw in the other thread that you completed the MACSME MA program. What was your focus in that program? Are you involved in K-12 teaching?
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3 hours ago, TheMonkeyOnMyBack said:
So It is starting to feel real. I received to emails this morning informing me that my application has been sent to the committee to review. AHHHHH!!! To temper that though I received emails stating that two of the schools have yet to receive my GRE scores (sent over a month ago) I sent then unofficial copies along with the score sent email and will call today to see if I need to do anything else.
What about everyone else are you done?
Yes, I submitted my final application last night! It feels awesome to be done!!
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GRE Score: V 160, Q 156, W 5.0
Undergrad Institution (Public, Private, Ivy, etc..): Community College + Public Univ.
Undergrad GPA: Community College + Public Univ. 3.1 (I know, I know. I addressed the reasons in my essays)
Research Experience: 3 internships through U.S. DOE (1 CCI, 2 SULI); research volunteer at university, paid research at another university, paid research at a national lab. Also volunteering with education outreach groups, related to career goals.
Work Experience: Work at a national lab education program, for 4 years.
Applying for PhD or Masters: PhD
Programs applied to: UC Berkeley SESAME program; Stanford SHIPS program (In previous posts, I was planning to apply for CTE and SHIPS programs, and finally decided on SHIPS. Some of this based on the fact that CTE wants teaching experience, which I don't have. Part of this was based on faculty research, and direct communication with multiple faculty members via email.) Also applied to Ford Foundation and NSF GRFP.
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Hey there, is anyone else on here applying for Stanford's SHIPS program for Fall 2016?
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On 10/1/2015, 6:42:55, gatorsoc85 said:
Anyone applying for Higher Ed/Student Affairs PhD Programs this cycle? If so, where are you applying? What areas of interest do you have for research? Any luck with POIs? Thoughts on funding?
I am not certain if I am applying this cycle or next, but want to make sure my "research" on programs is in-line!
gatorsoc85, you should check out the thread " Ph.D Programs in Higher Ed & Concerns " I think this might be helpful to you, and you can jump into that conversation.
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2 hours ago, JD2015 said:
Hi, Thanks for your reply!
I am currently doing bench research in molecular genetics in Boston. I have a BA in Biology as well! I am an international student, so unfortunately there aren't very many outside funding opportunities for me.
I was wondering, when they say "students are expected to obtain at least master's-level competency in their mathematical or scientific discipline," do you know how specific the scientific discipline can get? For instance, can I get a masters in molecular biology? I ask because I didn't come across any faculty member whose research was Biology-related.
(I don't know if we should be chatting someplace else!)Probably this information could help others, and this is information I received from the program.
Yes, if you don't already have a Master's, you'll get an M.A. (not research-based) along the way. You can definitely get a biology-based degree, there's no problem there. Your research in the SESAME program (for your PhD) would be related to science/math education, not biology.
So, the top priority is to find a faculty member who is conducting education research that you're interested in. That faculty member should have some knowledge of biology, so that they can give you the qualifying exam, in order for you to actually obtain that M.A. once you're done with coursework).
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On 11/10/2015, 3:24:27, DivineLavender said:
Hi Songbird,
These essays are a pain the You-Know-What because they are so short. I would advise to mention the presentation that gave you a relevant epiphany. It has to be summarized in a sentence or two, it's tricky. If none of them gave you a jolt, then mention how the content or themes are connected to your future research goals. If they are just cool, in general, then leave them out. Instead, use the space to discuss your more recent work or activities pushing towards a PhD.
Good Luck,
DL
Thanks for the input. I did what you suggested, and it seems like my story is told in a complete way, so I'm feeling good about that.
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On 11/6/2015, 10:53:43, JD2015 said:
Hi! I am very interested in the SESAME program as well! Unfortunately there don't seem to be any other programs of that nature (that are not teacher training oriented). In any case, are you clear about the funding for SESAME? I was a bit confused as they don't really go into detail about it on their website. I would appreciate any information about it!
Basically, the majority of SESAME grad students (who do not secure outside funding) TA or teach coursework in order to pay their way through school. The fellowships promoted for this program are for grad students who are conducting research in mathematics, computer science, or technology-related topics. There does not seem to be guaranteed funding for grad students, but certainly the faculty advisers will try to help you find funding whenever possible. I am applying for external fellowships (NSF and Ford Foundation), and will look at fellowships/grants offered by UC Berkeley for its grad students (if admitted into the program).
Exactly -- this is one of the few Science Education programs that is not for training teachers, which is what drew me to it as well! Can I ask what your STEM background is? Are you applying with a B.A./B.S. or M.A./M.S.? I am applying to this program with a B.A. in Biology.
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Hello! I can't move my family right now (kids, spouse's career), so I'm only applying to programs in the Bay Area. I'm applying to the SESAME program at UC Berkeley, and the Curriculum Studies and Teacher Education (CTE) program at Stanford. Yes, two super competitive schools, but I figure I'll throw my name in there, and see what happens! =)
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Anyone applying to Science Education PhD programs for Fall 2016? I'd love to connect!
I'm applying for the SESAME program at Berkeley, and the Curriculum Studies and Teacher Education (CTE) program at Stanford. Because of my newly expanded family, I need to stay in the Bay Area, so I'm not applying (right now) for any opportunities out of the area.
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22 hours ago, japaniia said:
Since space is limited, I'd say just stick to the presentations that are relevant to your field or if they somehow contribute to promoting diversity.
Thanks for the insight. Some of those presentations that happened over 5 years ago were directly related to promoting diversity in my field, so I'm torn. Do I disobey a rule (I keep reading that they are very strict about the rules), or just try to mention it within the essay portion, and leave it out of the list at the end. Hmmmm.
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21 hours ago, thecoralgirl said:
Anybody know if the funding rates remain relatively consistent within fields and sub-fields?
This was discussed back on page 3. It's apparently based on the number of applicants they have in each field.
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Hey, question about the application. Under the "list of publications and presentations" for the last five years. I have been out of school (working) in my field for about three years, and so a few of the cool presentations I was a part of as an undergraduate happened more than five years ago. Has anyone else dealt with this (or similar) issues? Did you address it in the essay itself, and just leave it off the list?
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