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Thank you!

If you don't mind, what did you hear about the GWU program? I've been trying to get feedback but perhaps because everyone I know and asked knows someone at GW I'm not getting all perspectives. Thank you.

Hi, I am debating between two options. Option 1: GW Ed.d - Half Fellowship while keeping my current job (it's designed for people still working). This would still mean I would need to take out about 15k in loans a year but would be maintaining my salary which could cut down on this amount and still pay all the bills. Option 2: UVA Ph.D - Full Fellowship (obviously couldn't keep my current job). This would mean no loans, but I would also be losing my salary for 4+ years. I know most on the board think that you shouldn't pay for your doctorate. My husband and I have both work and have bills to pay (mortgage, etc.). Financially, both options would mean scrimping and saving while I'm in school. But I'm thinking of the opportunity cost of not working for 3 or 4 years. I know how hard it is to get a tenured position and that statistically (realistically) I would be continuing to work in administration instead of being a tenured professor. Just wondering everyone's thoughts. Thanks in advance!

Did you apply for the PhD or the EdD program? Also, did you interview with them?

Thank you! The list was very helpful.

I just took the GRE's and scored a 158v and 151q. The quant is around what I expected but the verbal much lower than I had been getting on practice exams (162 - 163 range). I'm planning on applying for PHD in higher education. I have 6 years experience in higher ed and a masters with thesis already. School's I'm looking at include Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland, University of Virginia, Washington University, and my reach school, Harvard. What are my chances with these scores? Should I retake them? A lot of schools have Dec. 1st as the deadline and I won't be able to retake it until mid Nov.

I just took the GRE's and scored a 158v and 151q. The quant is around what I expected but the verbal much lower than I had been getting on practice exams (162 - 163 range). I'm planning on applying for PHD in higher education. I have 6 years experience in higher ed and a masters with thesis already. School's I'm looking at include Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland, University of Virginia, Washington University, and my reach school, Harvard. What are my chances with these scores? Should I retake them? A lot of schools have Dec. 1st as the deadline and I won't be able to retake it until mid Nov.