Here2Teach Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 Hello again all! I am reapplying one more time for HGSE, and hoping the third time is the charm for me! These forums have helped me SO much during my last application cycles, and I am looking forward to getting to know others applying the year. I copied what I used the last couple of years to start the thread (thank you SO MUCH to @TabTurbo for doing this originally!), and have done my best to keep it up to date: HGSE Basic Info School Website | Degree Programs | Admission Info | Financial Aid | Cross Registration Introduce Yourself | Upcoming Events | Virtual Campus Tour | Connect Recorded Webinars (lots of great info on admission tips, international students, student life, career & alumni, Ed.M. vs. Doctorate program, student chats etc.) Faculty Directory by Area of Expertise Admission Stats Fall 2021 acceptance rate 36% (2723 Applied, 969 Accepted, 717 Enrolled | source: Peterson's - assume this is F21 given the record number of apps but could be wrong) (NOTE: I looked around and haven't found any more recent data than this....if someone does find some, please share it here ) GC applicant admission data from 2013-2024 (huge thanks to @graciasadios and @mjsmith for compiling) Student body breakdown (2023-2024 entering class data) HGSE Publications Ed. Magazine | EdCast (Weekly Podcast) | EducationNow (Webinar Series) | Usable Knowledge (Relevant Research) mjsmith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyKat Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 I'm rooting for you! 😀 mjsmith and Here2Teach 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here2Teach Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 On 6/23/2024 at 9:51 AM, KellyKat said: I'm rooting for you! 😀 Thank you! You'll have to let me know how things go for you at HGSE this year. So excited for you! mjsmith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacher_by_heart Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 What major are you applying for? Here2Teach and mjsmith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tybrarian Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 I'm working on my application packet now and greatly appreciate the resources! 😁 mjsmith and Here2Teach 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here2Teach Posted August 6 Author Share Posted August 6 On 7/30/2024 at 10:13 PM, teacher_by_heart said: What major are you applying for? I'm applying ELOE. Which one are you applying to? mjsmith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here2Teach Posted August 6 Author Share Posted August 6 17 hours ago, Tybrarian said: I'm working on my application packet now and greatly appreciate the resources! 😁 Glad they are helpful! If you come across anything you find helpful, I'd love it if you'd share it here too. 🙂 mjsmith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here2Teach Posted August 6 Author Share Posted August 6 The post from @teacher_by_heart reminded me of one of my posts over the last couple of application cycles. Re-posting it here to (hopefully) help others in the future. Huge thanks to @graciasadios and @mjsmith for taking all of the previous years data from folks and compiling it. Also want to thank @DogeCoin for this template, which is what they used in prior years. Program/Concentration: ELOE/No concertation. I have toyed with adding the Early Childhood concentration, and I am still thinking it over. GRE: Have not taken, not planning to take. I have thought about it the last couple of cycles, but never did it. If it would boost my chances I might reconsider. Work experience: Over 10 years as an elementary school teacher in the U.S. I've mostly been a 2nd grade teacher, but have taught everything K-3rd grade Undergrad: BA in Elementary Education Undergrad GPA: 3.3 Research: Haven't done any LORs: 1 from a professor from my undergrad that I have kept in touch with, 1 from my principal, 1 from my superintendent. This first two I have asked them to do new letters for me, and the last one is a different recommender than my previous application last cycle. Other info: If I get in, I would be long distance from my husband for the year. If anyone else has done this, or would be in a similar boat I would love to connect! 🙂 mjsmith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacher_by_heart Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 8 minutes ago, Here2Teach said: The post from @teacher_by_heart reminded me of one of my posts over the last couple of application cycles. Re-posting it here to (hopefully) help others in the future. Huge thanks to @graciasadios and @mjsmith for taking all of the previous years data from folks and compiling it. Also want to thank @DogeCoin for this template, which is what they used in prior years. Program/Concentration: ELOE/No concertation. I have toyed with adding the Early Childhood concentration, and I am still thinking it over. GRE: Have not taken, not planning to take. I have thought about it the last couple of cycles, but never did it. If it would boost my chances I might reconsider. Work experience: Over 10 years as an elementary school teacher in the U.S. I've mostly been a 2nd grade teacher, but have taught everything K-3rd grade Undergrad: BA in Elementary Education Undergrad GPA: 3.3 Research: Haven't done any LORs: 1 from a professor from my undergrad that I have kept in touch with, 1 from my principal, 1 from my superintendent. This first two I have asked them to do new letters for me, and the last one is a different recommender than my previous application last cycle. Other info: If I get in, I would be long distance from my husband for the year. If anyone else has done this, or would be in a similar boat I would love to connect! 🙂 I am still considering about applying. Still in the stage of browsing and collecting information. My impression is that though GRE is optional, it offers a competitive edge for those who have it. Any comment on this? Here2Teach and mjsmith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here2Teach Posted August 6 Author Share Posted August 6 4 minutes ago, teacher_by_heart said: I am still considering about applying. Still in the stage of browsing and collecting information. My impression is that though GRE is optional, it offers a competitive edge for those who have it. Any comment on this? In previous years, HGSE has had some live virtual events in the fall. I am hoping to go to one of them early on to ask them specifically about this. If it really does help, I will look to take the GRE when I can in order to apply. mjsmith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacher_by_heart Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 4 minutes ago, Here2Teach said: In previous years, HGSE has had some live virtual events in the fall. I am hoping to go to one of them early on to ask them specifically about this. If it really does help, I will look to take the GRE when I can in order to apply. Where can I find their schedule for virtual events? mjsmith and Here2Teach 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here2Teach Posted August 6 Author Share Posted August 6 7 minutes ago, teacher_by_heart said: Where can I find their schedule for virtual events? I am not finding them tonight on their website, but last year I think they were posted here: https://www.gse.harvard.edu/admissions-and-aid/connect-admissions/events mjsmith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tybrarian Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 Program/Concentration: PreK-12 online program GRE: Have not taken, not planning to take. Work experience: Over 10 years working as a youth librarian, museum educator, and writing center coach at a college. Currently a director for a small library for a county system. Undergrad: BA in Writing Undergrad GPA: 3.97 Research: Several grants, papers published in journals, and a national award for STEM approaches. Presented at several national educational conferences LORs: 1 from a colleague who heads a national organization, 1 from a former co-worker/professor who also taught at the writing center, and one from my state's DOE who I've worked with. Other info: Would appreciate any other suggestions as I work on my SOP as well as connecting with other applicants. I plan on the online program, as I appreciate being able to continue to serve in my current role and have support from my stakeholders to apply. mjsmith and Here2Teach 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacher_by_heart Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 On 8/6/2024 at 11:45 PM, Tybrarian said: Program/Concentration: PreK-12 online program GRE: Have not taken, not planning to take. Work experience: Over 10 years working as a youth librarian, museum educator, and writing center coach at a college. Currently a director for a small library for a county system. Undergrad: BA in Writing Undergrad GPA: 3.97 Research: Several grants, papers published in journals, and a national award for STEM approaches. Presented at several national educational conferences LORs: 1 from a colleague who heads a national organization, 1 from a former co-worker/professor who also taught at the writing center, and one from my state's DOE who I've worked with. Other info: Would appreciate any other suggestions as I work on my SOP as well as connecting with other applicants. I plan on the online program, as I appreciate being able to continue to serve in my current role and have support from my stakeholders to apply. You have a really strong profile. Jim VK, mjsmith, Here2Teach and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here2Teach Posted August 9 Author Share Posted August 9 On 8/6/2024 at 12:45 PM, Tybrarian said: Program/Concentration: PreK-12 online program GRE: Have not taken, not planning to take. Work experience: Over 10 years working as a youth librarian, museum educator, and writing center coach at a college. Currently a director for a small library for a county system. Undergrad: BA in Writing Undergrad GPA: 3.97 Research: Several grants, papers published in journals, and a national award for STEM approaches. Presented at several national educational conferences LORs: 1 from a colleague who heads a national organization, 1 from a former co-worker/professor who also taught at the writing center, and one from my state's DOE who I've worked with. Other info: Would appreciate any other suggestions as I work on my SOP as well as connecting with other applicants. I plan on the online program, as I appreciate being able to continue to serve in my current role and have support from my stakeholders to apply. I concur with @teacher_by_heart! Your profile seems incredibly strong to me! mjsmith, Tybrarian and Jim VK 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinlanguage Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 Hi! Nice to meet you all. I'd like to ask if there are people actually got accepted with 3.0 GPA. I have 3.06 undergrad GPA and I am reaaally not confident if HGSE even considered my application 😢 Coming from Literature graduate, I am drawn to ELOE because the major provides everything I want to learn to pursue my career in education management and building by own language course. Is there any tips on this? Thank you! mjsmith and Here2Teach 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danialgrafik Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 On 8/6/2024 at 4:40 AM, Here2Teach said: I am not finding them tonight on their website, but last year I think they were posted here: https://www.gse.harvard.edu/admissions-and-aid/connect-admissions/events Is Harvard's site down, or why can't I open the link? I saved this link last year, it was working that time! Here2Teach and mjsmith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here2Teach Posted August 29 Author Share Posted August 29 On 8/26/2024 at 5:55 PM, danialgrafik said: Is Harvard's site down, or why can't I open the link? I saved this link last year, it was working that time! I'm not sure. I just tried it now and it worked for me. Guessing they fixed it. 🙂 mjsmith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max45621 Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago Hi All! So glad to find this forum! I was wondering what the experiences of those who applied to the EdDL program are: how important is the question (the big change to the system idea) vs. the statement of purpose, etc.? I have just completed my MSc in Education at Oxford after 15 years in the pharmaceutical industry (digital/AI), and I hope to continue at the EdL. Any advice on the process would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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