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    HigherEd2013 got a reaction from Fleet23 in UPenn IEDP vs. Stanford ICE vs. Georgetown GHD   
    You have a tough decision to make... no one can really tell you what to do because in the end, it depends on which factor is most important for you. I do think that an ivy or pseudo ivy is going to have connections everywhere. However, It sounds like the internship/field work is a very important factor for you as you won't be getting your PhD and according to you, it seems that program at Stanford would focus on that. Is there a potential to get an internship/fieldwork at Stanford even if it's not required? Is that something they would be willing to work with you on?
     
    If you were to go to Georgetown, is it doable financially or is it just a bit more expensive? If it's not doable, it really is out of the question. I don't think the subfield thing would be too much of an issue. It would open your eyes to new things that you hadn't thought of while still letting you concentrate on what you are exactly wanting to do. Who knows? Maybe your idea of what you want to do would change slightly if you had that extra background information.
     
    UPenn seems to be the one that gives you what you want-- practitioner-wise and financially, in the type of area that you want. If the director has that kind of experience, I really don't think you're going to run into many issues. People are not going to read your resume and say "Penn? Why would you go there?" However, if it's newer, do they still have the faculty that you want?
     
    Good luck making the decision! I know it's going to be very difficult. Hopefully that's given you a few more things to think about. Ultimately, it really is going to come down to which factor is most important to you. You'll figure it out . And really, if you have only good options, no matter what you choose, you are going to make a good decision.
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    HigherEd2013 got a reaction from Kelly V. in HGSE Fall 2014   
    Good luck to the 2014 group!!! It still hasn't hit me that I'm actually going. I think it won't be a reality until I move into my new place (TBD). Try not to freak out as much as we did. You always find out THE decision when you least expect it.
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    HigherEd2013 got a reaction from EdYouKateOr in HGSE Fall 2014   
    Good luck to the 2014 group!!! It still hasn't hit me that I'm actually going. I think it won't be a reality until I move into my new place (TBD). Try not to freak out as much as we did. You always find out THE decision when you least expect it.
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    HigherEd2013 got a reaction from Loseric in Penn GSE   
    I finally emailed the coordinator, but no word yet. I received the postcards in the mail, but they had just as much information as the website. I will let you know when I hear back.
     
    And thanks! This is so crazy. I can't believe I have the opportunity to attend such amazing schools. The first time I applied to go to graduate school, I got all rejections-- 9 of them. This time around, I was really hesitant to apply to all of these "reach" programs, but I'm really glad I gave it a shot. If anyone is reading this and thinking about applying to graduate school, definitely try some places that you think would most likely reject you. Sometimes you will be surprised .
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    HigherEd2013 got a reaction from EdYouKateOr in HGSE Fall 2013   
    I had to do this in Philly. I actually just left my bags with the GSE. It was really easy and they took care of them . I bet HGSE would be just as accommodating.
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    HigherEd2013 got a reaction from ASzofer in HGSE Fall 2013   
    I'm planning on going to some of it. White girl, party of one.
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    HigherEd2013 got a reaction from FreedomInEducation in HGSE Fall 2013   
    Yup, between letters and scholarship, ive tried 46 funding opportunities. Maybe something will happen?
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    HigherEd2013 got a reaction from Nia29 in Good Sign, Omen or Hallucination - All Are Welcome!   
    I was playing mini-golf and said to myself, "If I can get a hole-in-one, I will be accepted to graduate school." I got it! Then I started doing that with school names for the rest of the course... I'm so glad I found this site. Anyone in "real life" would think I'm super insane.
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    HigherEd2013 reacted to EdYouKateOr in HGSE Fall 2013   
    Well, looks like I need to consider it...just found out I was accepted into EdM!!!! (It was in my spam folder) Special studies so I get to create my own program!! I was so disappointed when I didn't get an invite for EDLD, but my joy right now in uncontainable! Thank you all for being there through this arduous process!
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    HigherEd2013 got a reaction from ASzofer in HGSE Fall 2013   
    And gosh.. "Somebody I used to know" is a terrible song. I really liked it when it first came out, but overplaying it for months (and now years) became incredibly tiresome.
     
    Btw, I turned down UCLA and Boston University today. I think I'm also about to turn UVA down. It feels really bizarre to shut the door on those opportunities. A few months ago, I would have been ecstatic to receive acceptances from them and attend their programs. At least it opens up a spot for those on the waitlist.
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    HigherEd2013 reacted to Loseric in HGSE Fall 2013   
    I'm with you, OhLaLaSam. Considering almost all of the other schools have notified candidates, this looks pretty poor on HGSE's part. Couple that with the standard "March 25" response when we know the visit weekend is the week after that and it's pretty ridiculous. People would like to know so they can get on with their lives, make decisions, book travel, etc. They've had two months already, why do they need another week? </rant>
     
    Sigh. I'm sorry, it's been a long week.
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    HigherEd2013 reacted to CQE in HGSE Fall 2013   
    Remember how I said I'd be jamming to Birdy upon receiving my admission decision?
     
    Yeah, well, if I find out tomorrow...I gotta crank up the Rebecca Black.
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    HigherEd2013 got a reaction from ASzofer in HGSE Fall 2013   
    Even though we knew it was going to happen, another day passes without word from H. Oh well...
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    HigherEd2013 got a reaction from Sunshinegrl456 in HGSE Fall 2013   
    Alright guys, I got brave and called admissions. I decided not to ask about decision dates because I figured they would give me the same answer. But... I did ask when their visit days would be. Higher Ed is April 4th with the general day on the 5th and 8th.

    That's a week later than last year. Therefore... I hope it isn't true, but we really could be looking at next Tuesday.
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    HigherEd2013 got a reaction from CQE in HGSE Fall 2013   
    Alright guys, I got brave and called admissions. I decided not to ask about decision dates because I figured they would give me the same answer. But... I did ask when their visit days would be. Higher Ed is April 4th with the general day on the 5th and 8th.

    That's a week later than last year. Therefore... I hope it isn't true, but we really could be looking at next Tuesday.
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    HigherEd2013 got a reaction from Loseric in HGSE Fall 2013   
    I think it's getting to be that time where they really need to tell us. I actually have a good feeling about today. I can't believe I've heard from everywhere else before them.
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    HigherEd2013 reacted to jenjen9ny in Teachers College   
    I'm in for Higher Ed. I was definitely not expecting Columbia to come out so soon!
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    HigherEd2013 reacted to Tanglewood in Teachers College   
    Congrats HigherEd2013 too!
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    HigherEd2013 reacted to Loseric in Teachers College   
    Also accepted to TC! Wow, spent all day waiting for Harvard and this just shocked me. I wasn't expecting to hear from them for awhile!
     
    Congrats to everyone else on their acceptances!!
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    HigherEd2013 reacted to ASzofer in HGSE Fall 2013   
    Also, that was a B.  Not a sunglassed smiley face.  Although it's cute.  
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    HigherEd2013 reacted to Edugy in HGSE Fall 2013   
    You're better off checking gradcafe, you'll find out just as quickly, and it won't be nearly as depressing.
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    HigherEd2013 reacted to merrysoprano in HGSE Fall 2013   
    Well, maybe if it doesn't come, we'll have gotten all those nerves out of our system.
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    HigherEd2013 reacted to merrysoprano in HGSE Fall 2013   
    GAH, it's 6:24. Past last year's now.
     
    EDIT: time to hit the hard stuff... rooibos tea. haahaha
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    HigherEd2013 reacted to CQE in HGSE Fall 2013   
    YOU DUPED ME, HGSE.
     
    TRUST = BROKEN.
     
    I WILL NEVER FORGIVE YOU.
     
    ...unless you accept me. A little moolah wouldn't hurt, either, but I'm not gonna prostitute myself or anything. Gotta draw the line somewhere. Anyone have a stick?
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    HigherEd2013 reacted to emvtgse in HGSE Fall 2013   
    So since its 6:46 I'm going to stop refreshing my email like a crazy person and maybe only try a couple more times tonight. Same time tomorrow, same place:)
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