Thanks, Lee_C for starting this thread! I'm applying to Penn GSE somewhat on a whim...
Program/Concentration: PhD in Reading/Writing/LiteracyGRE Score: SolidGPA: SolidWork Experience: 2 years, some teaching, plus various volunteer experiences in literacy Undergrad/Grad Institution (Public, Private, Ivy, etc..): Penn English Lit Research Experience: English research for a senior thesis
LoR/SoP: 3 profs at penn; SoP focussed more on how i came to be passionate about education and literacy - i figured the rest of my application showcased 'academic' strength What Other Schools Are You Applying To: Undecided... don't really want to live anywhere other than Philly! Maybe Stanford/Berkeley/Temple?