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That is something I figured. I imagined the number of people applying was much greater than the number of people posting here.

Another thing to keep in mind is we don't really know how many applicants there are compared to how many applicants have found this forum and are posting, so it's hard to judge by anything, I guess, except for the final word from the school.

I'm not ready to give up yet! I would assume folks who are not interviewed would have to be really strong candidates—which is not, by any means, an insinuation that those interviewed are not strong candidates. I admit I am curious about this. I suppose we won't know definitely about anything until the acceptances/rejections are sent. It's hard to wait, but keep your hopes up, everyone!

Thanks! I missed that on your location and just remembered reading you were from France.

Is it my imagination, or are the people who have had invitations all international candidates? It makes me wonder if they are scheduling interviews first with the folks who might potentially be more difficult to schedule because of the time difference. In any case, I'm chewing my nails over here, and I need to do something besides checking my email and this forum! I think I pulled together the strongest application I could hope for, and there isn't anything else I can do about it now (except worry, which is not helping). I do really want to do this. I think I have the potential to help bring about some important changes in education, so naturally, I'll be disappointed if I'm rejected. Thanks for making this a place where those of us who are in the same boat can commiserate! Everyone here has been very encouraging of others.

Thank you! I am nervous, like all the rest of you.

Hi everyone. I wasn't sure if I would post here. I've been lurking and trying to figure out what my chances are. I applied to HGSE's Ph.D. program. Program/Concentration: CISGRE Score: V 168, Q 152, AWA: 6 (I took the GRE once, and I studied very hard for the quant, but it's been a long time since I had to use math at that level; I am really happy with my V and AWA, but worried over the low Q. I considered taking the test a few more times, but I elected not to do so in the hopes that my V and AWA scores will be more important, but I don't know.)GPA: 3.73 undergrad magna cum laude / 3.9 mastersWork Experience: 20 years as a classroom teacher, including 3 years as a technology integrator and about 4 years as a department chair. Some experience consulting. Lots of experience presenting at national/regional/state conferences in many different areas. Undergrad/Grad Institution (Public, Private, Ivy, etc..): Public in both cases, and I'm not sure how well regarded (UGA and VA Tech). Research Experience: None really, but I have published two articles in a peer-reviewed education journal. I also have a well-regarded blog (12 years and counting!). LoR/SoP: 2 from supervisors and 1 from a colleague who has worked with me closely. SoP focused on assessment in education. I earned my masters in 2010, and all of my undergrad professors are retired (I am a lot older than many of you!); I don't think any of my graduate school professors are still at it, either, or at least, I don't know where they are. I honestly think people who have worked with me would be able to speak more accurately about my abilities than my college professors who might barely be able to recall the work I did in their classes years ago, but I could be wrong. I decided I better not worry about it. What Other Schools Are You Applying To: None; if I don't get in, I'm content to continue working in my current teaching job. This program is the one I want to try. If I'm not admitted, I probably will not go on to earn a Ph.D. anywhere else. I did research other schools, but my conclusion is that I really want to attend this school and participate in this program.