Anna D.C. Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Good morning! I want to start a discussion about the Penn GSE Fall 2020 application. Anyone applying for M.S.Ed.? Hi, I am glad you joined the conversation! ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derler Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 @Dann Batoon Hi Dann, thank you for starting the discussion! I am applying for the intercultural communication program MSEd this year, still anxiously waiting for the result to come out. Which program did you apply? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna D.C. Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 Hi Derler! ? I applied for the International Educational Development Program. I am also waiting for my results. I still have two to three weeks to wait for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna D.C. Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 6 hours ago, Derler said: @Dann Batoon Hi Dann, thank you for starting the discussion! I am applying for the intercultural communication program MSEd this year, still anxiously waiting for the result to come out. Which program did you apply? Hi again, Derler! Don't be anxious. Attend webinars and ask your program coordinator about your program for preparation. The members of the Penn GSE community are approachable. And they explain inquiries clearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derler Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 7 hours ago, Dann Batoon said: Hi again, Derler! Don't be anxious. Attend webinars and ask your program coordinator about your program for preparation. The members of the Penn GSE community are approachable. And they explain inquiries clearly. Thank you Dann! Fingers crossed for both of us! Hope we’ll see each other at UPenn ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thankyouforbreathing Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Just heard back via email - accepted TESOL M.S.Ed! Anna D.C. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derler Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 @Dann Batoon What an excitement, right after I replied to your last message I received the offer! ? Anna D.C. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna D.C. Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 That is great Derler! ? I am happy for you. Congratulations! When did you apply? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna D.C. Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 9 hours ago, Derler said: @Dann Batoon What an excitement, right after I replied to your last message I received the offer! ? I always forget to quote. ? I sent my greetings earlier. Do you think I need to establish my LinkedIn account? I am wary of my privacy. Please share some tips, Derler. Thank you! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna D.C. Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 10 hours ago, thankyouforbreathing said: Just heard back via email - accepted TESOL M.S.Ed! Congratulations Pat! I saw your name on your LinkedIn. Did you see my question for Derler? What do you think? Thank you! Oh, yes! When did you apply? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thankyouforbreathing Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 9 minutes ago, Dann Batoon said: Congratulations Pat! I saw your name on your LinkedIn. Did you see my question for Derler? What do you think? Thank you! Oh, yes! When did you apply? ? About making a Linkedin? I've had it for a while (since 2012, I think?) , and I'm pretty open about my online presence in general. I just like having all my professional credentials in one, easy-to-reference place. But that's just me. I sent in all my applications from January 5th - 15th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna D.C. Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 6 minutes ago, thankyouforbreathing said: About making a Linkedin? I've had it for a while (since 2012, I think?) , and I'm pretty open about my online presence in general. I just like having all my professional credentials in one, easy-to-reference place. But that's just me. I sent in all my applications from January 5th - 15th. I am still in college. And when I interned and volunteered in the last few terms, I just sent my resume. I will sort out what I did so I can present it online. I completed my application on February 21 this year. I waited for WES to evaluate my credentials. And it was faster than I expected. There is another public discussion for Penn GSE TESOL. I think they need an update from you, Pat. Thank you for replying! Oh wait, can I call you, Pat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna D.C. Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 8 minutes ago, thankyouforbreathing said: About making a Linkedin? I've had it for a while (since 2012, I think?) , and I'm pretty open about my online presence in general. I just like having all my professional credentials in one, easy-to-reference place. But that's just me. I sent in all my applications from January 5th - 15th. Here is the link. People asked about TESOL last week. ? https://forum.thegradcafe.com/topic/122096-upenn-gse-msed-fall2020/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derler Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 3 hours ago, Dann Batoon said: I always forget to quote. ? I sent my greetings earlier. Do you think I need to establish my LinkedIn account? I am wary of my privacy. Please share some tips, Derler. Thank you! ? Hey Dann, I applied before the priority deadline for my program which was Feb 1. As for LinkedIn, I do have an account but it’s not that up to date, for me I am not yet really on that website since I have just graduated from college and LinkedIn seems to me is more of a career/job oriented platform. However if you want to start looking for professional connections it might be a good place to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna D.C. Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Derler said: Hey Dann, I applied before the priority deadline for my program which was Feb 1. As for LinkedIn, I do have an account but it’s not that up to date, for me I am not yet really on that website since I have just graduated from college and LinkedIn seems to me is more of a career/job oriented platform. However if you want to start looking for professional connections it might be a good place to start. Hi, Derler! So, you also just graduated from college. Me too! I mean, I will graduate this August. I hope my university will not delay it because of class suspensions due to COVID-19. Although, I will ask my research mentor if I can get my grade earlier so I can give my full credentials right away. May I ask what you did in college? Did you take up the GRE or the GMAT? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derler Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 @Dann Yes I was a double major in sociology and linguistics. Not sure what you meant by what I did in college, do you mean like research or internship? And yeah I took GRE, but this specific program I applied in pennGSE didn’t require GRE. Hope that answers your question :) Anna D.C. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thankyouforbreathing Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 On 3/9/2020 at 11:28 PM, Dann said: I am still in college. And when I interned and volunteered in the last few terms, I just sent my resume. I will sort out what I did so I can present it online. I completed my application on February 21 this year. I waited for WES to evaluate my credentials. And it was faster than I expected. There is another public discussion for Penn GSE TESOL. I think they need an update from you, Pat. Thank you for replying! Oh wait, can I call you, Pat? Patricia is fine Yeah, your Linkedin profile isn't really too different from your resume; there are a few additional features where you can upload links to writing samples and portfolio items. I think more people use it for networking/article sharing (though to be honest, I don't do much of either, ha). Will crosspost there! Anna D.C. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RizzleSizzle Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 On 3/9/2020 at 9:49 PM, thankyouforbreathing said: Just heard back via email - accepted TESOL M.S.Ed! OMG Congratulations! Can you give some tips as to how did you get in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvolvedGradBlog Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 On 7/3/2020 at 3:43 PM, RizzleSizzle said: OMG Congratulations! Can you give some tips as to how did you get in? Hi all, Congrats to all those who've been admitted! I was 3/3 admit as Harvard/Stanford/Upenn, and glad to support all of you in this process in any way that's helpful. People are always looking for tips about how to get in, so I thought I'd offer one: "Write" your letters of recommendation without actually writing them. When you ask someone to write you a letter, you are hoping that 1) the person that you've asked is a great writer and 2) that they highlight some aspect of your story that will make you desirable for the schools to which you apply. You have no control over their writing ability, and I assume you wouldn't ask them if you weren't confident that they were a solid writer( I had an experience where I asked a professor that I loved to write a letter for a lower-stakes fellowship and the letter he sent was full of typos and poorly written! The Horror!). You do, however, have some control over what they highlight about you. My letter writers asked for a resume, and I provided it , but I also gave them bullet points about things that I hope they'd mention, for each school. This way, I didn't feel so bad asking a person to write me three different letters for three different programs, because I gave them additional support in doing so. These schools want to know you, and also know what you've done that might interest them. Supporting your letter writers in differentiating is helpful. Shoot me a message if you have any questions. Again, congrats to admits, and best of luck to those future-applicants! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamGryffindor Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Anyone applying for the rolling admission? I know the priority deadline was in February but my program hasn't closed yet and I would like to apply for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbabiescongee Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 On 7/18/2020 at 1:30 AM, EvolvedGradBlog said: That was so good! Do you might share you stats? I almost applying for the same colleges with you. Hi all, Congrats to all those who've been admitted! I was 3/3 admit as Harvard/Stanford/Upenn, and glad to support all of you in this process in any way that's helpful. People are always looking for tips about how to get in, so I thought I'd offer one: "Write" your letters of recommendation without actually writing them. When you ask someone to write you a letter, you are hoping that 1) the person that you've asked is a great writer and 2) that they highlight some aspect of your story that will make you desirable for the schools to which you apply. You have no control over their writing ability, and I assume you wouldn't ask them if you weren't confident that they were a solid writer( I had an experience where I asked a professor that I loved to write a letter for a lower-stakes fellowship and the letter he sent was full of typos and poorly written! The Horror!). You do, however, have some control over what they highlight about you. My letter writers asked for a resume, and I provided it , but I also gave them bullet points about things that I hope they'd mention, for each school. This way, I didn't feel so bad asking a person to write me three different letters for three different programs, because I gave them additional support in doing so. These schools want to know you, and also know what you've done that might interest them. Supporting your letter writers in differentiating is helpful. Shoot me a message if you have any questions. Again, congrats to admits, and best of luck to those future-applicants! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meowamour Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 On 3/9/2020 at 11:19 AM, thankyouforbreathing said: Just heard back via email - accepted TESOL M.S.Ed! Can you shed some light on your background. Applying for similar programs this time around. Any information would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmj598 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Accepted - M.S.Ed Education Entrepreneurship mjsmith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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