Dragonboat

Same, JConan! I felt I had a strong background, and would also love to know why, as much as I understand that this is wishful thinking. And same thoughts regarding the waitlist!

Yes, I also got the encouragement to apply again and stay connected. I think it's the standard template. It's just a little frustrating because I don't even know what parts of my application were comparatively weaker, and/or if it would even be worth applying again (especially if they ask all applicants to re-apply). Alas. Congrats again to all who got in!

I know it's no use speculating at this point, but I'm wondering now if my applying as part-time might have been a mark against (or for?) me... again, useless conjecture!

Congrats!!! Hate to be the one to ask, but do you mind sharing your stats?

Also rejected!

As much as I would love for that to be true, I think that second announcement re: Summer School only applies to undergraduates, especially since it references sophomores and juniors. I Googled it, and that was from an announcement from Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences (which operates the undergraduate college, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and the engineering school), which is separate from HGSE. I would be very surprised if HGSE extended the same courtesy. Would be happy to be proven otherwise!

Thanks for that intel -- yes, I had also recalled them mentioning that part-time students would be eligible for financial aid (and this page on the HGSE website still says so). I'm quite concerned that it seems they've changed tack... do you think it would be worth reaching out to the admissions office and clarifying if there is or isn't aid available at this point for part-time students, and/or if it would be possible to switch my application for full-time admission?

Hi all! Joining the chorus of people here who have applied for this summer round of admissions (I applied for the TIE program, part-time). I've also gotten the impression (and from conjecturing with a few other people who work/are familiar with grad admissions) that this particular round is actually going to be quite competitive as they're opening up admissions to a much larger group of people who might otherwise not consider the program, and for a much smaller number of seats. Either way, best of luck to all! My most pressing question is how financial aid will work for this new cohort, especially for those who are part-time. I think they recently changed their "Financing Your Distance Ed.M. Guide" because it now says that most part-time students are ineligible for the HGSE Grant of max $19,000 (if I recall correctly, it didn't include that line when I checked the guide a couple of weeks ago), and one of the FAQ pages states part-time students are eligible, so I'm not sure what the situation is...