i<3libraries Posted February 25, 2012 Posted February 25, 2012 Rejected from HGSE Woke up when my phone received a new email notification at 3 AM my time (about 14 hours ago). So crept out of bed, go tot my computer, and checked my status. Not a great start to a weekend. Oh well. I didn't expect any different anyway. Also, thanfully, it wasn't my first choice Congratulations to everyone on their Stanford, Harvard, and UCLA admits! And good luck to everyone else. Everything that happens happens for a reason firebird24, this sounds like an awful day! Getting a rejection from your first choice school is a big loss. When I received a rejection from one of my tops someone told me the phrase "this, or something better." Here's hoping that better is out there.
firebird24 Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 Sorry to hear that. Chin up. "Everything that happens happens for a reason." I am such a believer in this. I hope everything works out for you. We're rooting for you! It's still not over yet. firebird24, this sounds like an awful day! Getting a rejection from your first choice school is a big loss. When I received a rejection from one of my tops someone told me the phrase "this, or something better." Here's hoping that better is out there. Firebird, I'm sure your remaining choices will work out! I hope you find something else to brighten your spirits this weekend. You guys don't know how much this means to me. It's been wonderful having you guys around all this while, and especially now. I'm really feeling much better already, and my plan B is looking pretty good actually. You guys are the best! Litjust, I spent the morning with my brother's kids. Nieces are the best stress-busters
Airwick Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) Thank you, lit. I sincerely hope Stanford continues making phone calls this coming week. We have such an incredibly talented, motivated group of people on this forum. I know each and every one of us will succeed in whichever path we choose Edited February 26, 2012 by Airwick mjsmith 1
abr2116 Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 Not to open a debate on PhD vs EdD but given my recent acceptance to the Vanderbilt EdD I'm wondering about the value of the program. I'm interested in careers in administration (specifically VP of Student Affairs) and I know PhD is the stronger degree but wonder if the Vandy EdD will be all I need...
hitomimay Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) Ah Pandora's box has been opened! Personally I don't think there's a "stronger" or "better" degree when it comes to the EdD and PhD in Education. I had asked a number of professors from different programs regarding this when I was trying to figure out which one I should apply for, considering most schools only allowed me to apply to one and only one. They stated that the difference is not in rigor or superiority, but rather what you want to do with a degree in Education. EdD is more practice-based, and holders of this degree tend to be superintendents or administrators. PhD is geared more towards academia and researching theories that the EdD people will one day be utilizing. PhD holders tend to be professors or other academic positions. One POI told me to look at it like Economics vs. Marketing. USC breaks it down on their website too if you're interested: EdD or PhD? http://rossier.usc.e...phd-vs-edd.html After Graduation with EdD:http://rossier.usc.edu/academic/edd/after-graduation.html After Graduation with PhD: http://rossier.usc.edu/academic/phd/after-graduation.html Edited February 26, 2012 by hitomimay
PhDreams Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 We have such an incredibly talented, motivated group of people on this forum. I know each and every one of us will succeed in whichever path we choose It makes me all happy inside to know that I have such a wonderful group of future colleagues. :D :D
ZeChocMoose Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 Not to open a debate on PhD vs EdD but given my recent acceptance to the Vanderbilt EdD I'm wondering about the value of the program. I'm interested in careers in administration (specifically VP of Student Affairs) and I know PhD is the stronger degree but wonder if the Vandy EdD will be all I need... Some things that I would ask when you visit the program is how the EdD students are being treated compared to the PhD students. Are they given the same opportunities and do they have access to the same resources? Are faculty available for mentoring? What are the opportunities for professional development? Usually EdD programs (with some exceptions) assume that you are going part-time and don't offer much for financial assistance. If this is the case with Vandy's program, can you afford to take on the debt for the degree? You are definitely right that some people don't consider an EdD program to be very rigorous. I would look at the institutions that you were hoping to be a VP of Student Affairs to see what degree that these people possess. If it is mostly PhDs, you might be better off going the PhD route. If there is a mix of degrees, EdD might be fine.
applicantseeksPhD Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 For anybody who has applied to International Ed programs, NYU apparently already made their decisions. I found out because I had to email them and they responded (and took a week to do it) in the negative. Just an update...
ak1 Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 For anybody who has applied to International Ed programs, NYU apparently already made their decisions. I found out because I had to email them and they responded (and took a week to do it) in the negative. Just an update... The PhD or the Masters programme?
Metapod Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 if we do not get a call from stanford this week, does that mean we are rejected?
Metapod Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 according to past year's results, ieapa decisions come out later and by email. ,,,,
PhDreams Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 I'm assuming they got it done a week earlier this year. Results have been coming out since early last week. Sigh.....
MPCantab Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 Stanford decisions will be made by this week. Just got to know that.
wannabeaphd Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 Oh man! So, I went to UCI's recruitment weekend and was pretty sure I was heading there this fall... until I got am email from my prospective advisor at UCSB letting me know about a very large pending grant to study basically exactly what I want to research! I'm glad I haven't accepted anywhere yet, and now I'll have to wait and see. The complications of this process never seem to end. But at least it's a good problem! Continued good luck to all!!! cacao to cacao 1
cywang Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 For anybody who has applied to International Ed programs, NYU apparently already made their decisions. I found out because I had to email them and they responded (and took a week to do it) in the negative. Just an update... Same question here.. PhD or Masters? Where did you send your email? I also applied and it's been about three months. I've never heard back from them! This waiting is getting on my nerves...
Metapod Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 I think applicantseeksPhD is talking about PhD... Also says that he/she applied to all international Ed. PhD....
hitomimay Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 Got into Stanford POLS today. Heh heh heh... =.=''
wannabeaphd Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 Congrats hitomimay! Does that change your decision for USC, or just confirm it? Even though I've got all my results, now that financials are trickling in, matters are more complicated than I had initially thought!
hitomimay Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 Hahaha, thanks wannabeaphd. It's just made Stanford's original rejection sting a little more lol. I feel like they're saying: you're not good enough for our PhD, but we'll take you if you've got some moolah to dish out? ><'' USC is the only PhD program that accepted me, so my path is clear. Can't do what I want to do without a PhD, no matter where it's from. Plus the idea of USC is growing on me more and more, so excited!!!
TexanLex Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 Congrats to all of today's acceptances!! Haha at least some people are hearing back, I'm still waiting to hear back from Penn! Tomorrow marks 5 weeks and I just want to know already
cywang Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 I think applicantseeksPhD is talking about PhD... Also says that he/she applied to all international Ed. PhD.... Thanks, bigred65. It's such a torture of me waiting for almost three months, ugh..
delight Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 I just received an acceptance to Teacher's College for International Education (masters), if that helps anyone. A lot earlier than I expected.
PhDreams Posted February 28, 2012 Posted February 28, 2012 Got into Stanford POLS today. Heh heh heh... =.='' And I just got waitlisted for POLS lol Dang...
wildviolet Posted February 28, 2012 Posted February 28, 2012 I think the anxiety and waiting has finally gotten to me. I've been sick since yesterday morning, and no end in sight! Headache, low fever, body aches, and sore throat. Yuck!
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