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By the way, do you think attending webinars and registering in advance will help your case?

[Do I have a chance/how can I prepare?]

On 9/10/2023 at 1:14 AM, PopCultureScholar said:

I wouldn't think wanting a third master's would be a problem, especially as it is in leadership. Your SOP should explain how this degree fits your goals and how you tried to switch fields. The personal narrative you spin is usually like 50% of your SOP. What were the GPAs for your two master's programs? The BA is so far in the past that I would think it most likely will not matter as much as your graduate coursework. 

Awesome, thank you.
tbh, I feel like if I were in the admissions committee, I would also be curious why this person wants a third master's, but I guess that's what the SOP is for.

GPA for the two master's was meh. Approx. 3.3 - 3.4 each. 

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1 hour ago, Here2Teach said:

While I can only comment as a fellow applicant, your profile looks VERY impressive to me! I would think HGSE would be quite interested in you. I think just being your authentic self and explaining "Why HGSE?" "Why this program?" and "Why now?" would be what HGSE would want to hear from you. Hoping that an alum or current student can confirm this.

Happy to be on this journey with you!

Thank you so much for the positivity and the encouragement!

I think that I can provide some pretty convincing reasons for the three Why's. 

Good luck to you! Let's stay in touch - even though I'm applying next cycle!

 

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8 hours ago, Here2Teach said:

Welcome @hgse_4mepls! I'd absolutely love to keep in touch. 🙂 What program are you thinking about applying to?

Thank you!
I want to apply to the online program.

I also contacted them, and based on what they said, I think I will wait until next year before applying so that I can accumulate one more year of full-time experience.

Any thoughts on what I can do to improve my profile? 
https://forum.thegradcafe.com/topic/166424-do-i-have-a-chancehow-can-i-prepare/

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I'm interested in applying, but not sure if I have a shot.

Hoping to stay in touch here!

 

[Do I have a chance/how can I prepare?]

I am interested in HGSE's new Online Master's in Leadership program.

However, information available is very sparse.

According to Pearson's, HGSE has a 54% acceptance rate for its master's programs. Is this true? That sounds way too high!

If I have GRE verbal score of 165, quantitative score of 160, and writing score of 10.0, is that high enough for me to be competitive?

I worked for four years as an English teacher through Japan's JET Programme, before relocating to an international school in China. Thus, I will only have six years of experience. Will I be at a severe disadvantage? Should I wait until next year before applying? 

I have a BA from an Ivy League university (3.1 GPA) in History, an MA from a local state university, another MA from another local state university (if you're wondering why I have two MAs, I tried to switch fields) - given all these degrees, would HGSE find it strange that I want another degree?

Affordability isn't an issue for me - I saved up enough for this program, plus since it's online, I can work part time, though any scholarship would still be highly appreciated.

My goal is to take on an intermediate leadership role in either my current international school or another. I still want to be in the classroom, but perhaps only one or two sections a term - and the rest on administration. 

How can I improve my profile? Am I crazy for even thinking about getting a third master's?