choco80 Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 TeeDub, thanks for all of the helpful info you have posted about hgse and other programs - I hope everything goes well in the admission process for you and that you have lots of choices. I don't mean to doubt your friend's word (the one who said HGSE called him/her last Thursday with an acceptance to the Ed.D. program), I am just wondering if there is anyone else out there on this board who directly heard from HGSE about Ed.D. decisions? I ask because it looks like this is only word we have so far on this, and a bunch of us (myself included) are then hanging our hats on one bit of information, and I'd like to corroborate things before I feel one way or another. Also, I spoke tonight with a few people who are currently at HGSE, and there's nothing going around yet (at least among these people, some of whom are applying to the Ed.D. program this year and have an interest in this sort of thing) that admissions decisions for the Ed.D. program are out yet. In fact, the people I spoke with said the admissions committee just began looking at everything 2-3 weeks ago, and that now is awfully quick for people to start hearing. I'm not saying that means that TeeDub's friend isn't telling the truth, I'm just saying I don't think I'm ready yet to throw in the towel until I hear from others as well. Thanks, guys!
TeeDub Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 Hey, no problem, I'm just reporting what I was told by a close friend who is very, very reliable. And I completely understand your concern - a few bad apples who have reported fake results have made all of us (myself included) very skeptical. I also think that it is odd that no other HGSE EdD admits have posted acceptances on the results page this year, but if you'll search past years' entries, I don't think anyone has ever posted a HGSE EdD acceptance. There's always the chance that she was notified before others, as she is a HGSE alum who still lives in the Boston area and still does some research work with professors there. I apologize if I upset anyone with the information I posted. It certainly was not my intention to hurt anyone who has put so much time and energy (and yes, money) into this process. I'm just reporting what I was told because I thought others would want an update on the process. As always, nothing is official until you hear otherwise - I'm even hoping that my gut feeling is wrong and I'll still get that call! Best of luck to everyone who applied to HGSE EdD.
choco80 Posted February 25, 2009 Author Posted February 25, 2009 Hi TeeDub - I definitely didn't mean to imply you were one of the bad apples you were talking about, I just wanted to see if anyone else had heard because I realized my heart sunk when I heard they made all the calls last Thurs., and then I realized that there was just one person (your friend) who said they heard. She certainly might have, it sounds like she's well-qualified for the program - I'm just curious if anyone else heard. It's interesting that people here generally don't post Ed.D. acceptances. It looks like one was posted today, though, in the Results Search - maybe they have started calling a bunch of people? Good luck to everyone - I know it's frustrating to wait!
TeeDub Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 Yup, looks like someone posted something for Harvard EdD last night. That's the same concentration/program that I applied to (Education Policy, Leadership, and Instructional Practice), and their call supposedly came on Friday the 20th, so that makes me more nervous. My friend applied to the Human Development & Education concentration, so they may have been calling different programs on different days. Wish they'd just go ahead and tell us whether we're in or out!
choco80 Posted February 25, 2009 Author Posted February 25, 2009 I also applied to the Ed Policy concentration. I was also asked a few weeks ago to submit the essay for the Masters program because I indicated I would like to be considered for that in the event I am not accepted into the Ed.D. program. I believe someone else on this board posted the same thing. I'm not sure what to make of this - it could be something they're asking of all applicants who did not submit the masters essay separately with the Ed.D. app, or it could have been an early indication that I was no longer in consideration for the Ed.D. - who knows? Guess we'll all have to wait it out - I'll definitely post if I hear anything either way.
choco80 Posted February 27, 2009 Author Posted February 27, 2009 Hello, I just wanted to update. I was rejected today from the Ed.D. program (I received an email telling me to login to the application website). Best of luck to those of you waiting to hear.
Pielet Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 I heard from them today as well. Received the email... checked the link... did not get it. I am grateful...There is a reason for everything.
MonaMour Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 When you logged in to the app, where was the news? Just on the front page? I check it obsessively, hoping I'll see it before HGSE sends the MEd emails. DYING TO KNOW!!!
learnforlife Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 Any EdM applicants here? I applied to the Technology, Innovation and Education (TIE) program! So anxious to hear back!
smiley2009 Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 Any EdM applicants here? I applied to the Technology, Innovation and Education (TIE) program! So anxious to hear back! I applied to the EdM Risk and Prevention Program...I haven't heard anything either. I am nervous! I hope we hear sometime soon!
charmquark Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 Ditto that. The idea of the email is nerve wracking. When I got the HGSE newsletter on my phone last week I gave a start. I too wonder what the update looks like within the Apply Yourself system, and if everyone is updated at the same time. Even if you know small details, please share! -Ed.M. applicant: Higher Ed
missashley Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 I am MEd Arts in Education - and I too almost had a heart attack when we got that newsletter the other day. so so unfair :x
stuart123 Posted March 4, 2009 Posted March 4, 2009 I am in the same boat as everyone else. I am waiting to hear about the MEd in School Leadership. I have decided that my login must be malfunctioning because it says the same thing every time I log in!
charmquark Posted March 4, 2009 Posted March 4, 2009 The waiting game is not fun anymore. Double dare someone to call/email the admissions office admin Natalie Van Kleef: (617) 495-3412 / natalie_van_kleef@gse.harvard.edu I don't dare. I'll have to take the physical challenge.
edwaiting Posted March 4, 2009 Posted March 4, 2009 do you really think its bad to check on when decision date will be? I have emailed several of the schools I applied to today.
babou Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 still waiting too. Checking my emails all the time... :oops: do you have news for the possible decision date?
charmquark Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Sorry to scare you edwaiting! I seriously doubt it would ever effect your application. I'm just losing it. Have some big life decisions to make-- but they hinge on the word from Harvard, so I'm smack-dab in limbo, you know?
MonaMour Posted March 7, 2009 Posted March 7, 2009 I'm guessing we'll hear sometime next week. I'm putting my money on Monday, 3/16. Ugh, the waiting is killing me!
babou Posted March 7, 2009 Posted March 7, 2009 Next week would be great..the 12h?? It s difficult to have your life put on hold while waiting...
learnforlife Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 I recall either reading or hearing from somebody that HGSE usually sends out their notices on the 15th (March), can anyone back that up?
hopedog Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 I am in the same boat as everyone else. I am waiting to hear about the MEd in School Leadership. I have decided that my login must be malfunctioning because it says the same thing every time I log in! I applied to the School Leadership program at HGSE as well. I also applied to a program at Teachers College and was accepted. A couple days after I heard over the phone, there was a new link on the "Apply Yourself" page that revealed an acceptance letter from the admissions office. Happy Waiting, everyone!
flyinglion Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 I think you can check the application status on the website? I received an email telling me about that on Feb 26, well, for doctoral program... but don't know master program....
jojoishere Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 I'm here, waiting with everyone else! I'm a lurker, but finally decided to jump into the mix! Hopedog, which program did you apply to at TC? I applied to the Organization & Leadership program, but haven't heard anything as of yet. I am also waiting on HGSE, but know that won't be for a little while. Applied to 5 and still waiting on all. Hope this isn't an ominous sign! Hope everyone has a great week of waiting. It'll all be over soon enough!
kid_grape Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 hi all i applied last year, and thought this might help you out (or induce more anxiety. not sure which, and im sorry if its the latter ) i got my letter of acceptance on the 14th of march, and my friend who applied got his on the 17th. so hold on to you panties. could take some time! good luck!!!!
edwaiting Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 kid grape - was this for school of education at harvard? its weird because for so long all i wanted is to hear from schools but now that is getting closer i am not sure if I want to hear, especially since all i have heard so far is a reject. aside from harvard also applied to penn gse. anyone else looking at these schools for masters? i prefer penn but i was able to visit which makes a big difference. if i get into harvard i will visit. both for m.ed higher ed.
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