KaySsaem

I just submitted. I wish I could say that it feels a huge weight lifted off my shoulders, but instead I'm freaking out because one of my recommenders still hasn't submitted. I trust him, but I'm still really freaking out.

Hey guys, I'm so nervous to finally submit my application (I'm one of those people that double-checks until the very last opportunity). Good luck guys!

What type of information did they give you?

Notes from the Education Policy and Management Ed.M Virtual Info Session if anyone is interested: Personal statement is by far the most important part of the application-> It needs to be personal and answer the question "Why do you specifically need to be at HGSE/specific program --not just any Ed school/program?" There are is no formalized process to pursue research. Many students do research through internships/field placements or working with professor (some as work-study) Have access to all of Harvard Univeristy, not just the resources of the Ed school, common to cross-register (especially with Kennedy School, Business School and Law School) Field placements are common and count for credit Current top need-based grant is $14K, number for next year TBD

Thanks for the support. I know it's pretty silly that I am upset about this--just the fact that I am in the position to even consider applying to HGSE demonstrates that I've been pretty academically privileged. Still a bit upset though...Oh well.

Hey guys, I'm one of those people that desperately needs a deadline to start working. So, I was wondering if anyone would be willing to trade SOP with me. I think having a deadline to trade SOP with someone would finally get to put my many ideas on paper--which needs to happen ASAP. I promise I'll be just as harsh as you need me to be. Plus, I used to work at my college's admissions office providing help to low-income students applying to college so I have a lot of experience editing personal statements--obviously it's not the same a grad school SOP but a lot of the elements are similar. Best, KS

Congratulations! That's wonderful! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I just got my AW score and it was 4.5. I'm pretty disappointed about it because writing is usually my strong suit. I'm not surprised because I found the issue prompt to be rather difficult, but still.

Congratulations! That's wonderful! I just got my AW score and it was 4.5. I'm pretty disappointed about it because writing is usually my strong suit. I'm not surprised because I found the issue prompt to be rather difficult, but still.

Hi. I previously posted my stats and just finished the GRE (taking it in Korea). V:168 Q:154 AW:Anxiously waiting. Best, K

Hey all, I'm considering applying as well and figured I'd jump in. My stats: Program: Ed.M Education Policy and ManagementGRE Score: TBD on 11/07GPA: 3.58Work Experience: 2yrs as Fulbright Korea ETA; multiple on-campus jobs in admissions and organizing local tutoring programs as well as an internship for a national NGO working on federal budget policy Undergrad Institution (Public, Private, Ivy, etc..): Little Three Research Experience: All in undergrad--honors thesis (not ed related), worked with professor on research about Cambridge Public Schools for two semesters and a summer, co-wrote a policy report for an MA-based NGO for a winter term non-credit course What Other Schools Are You Applying To: UPenn, Vandy, TC I doubt my stats are too competitive, but you never know so let's try anyway. Best of luck to all, K