ASzofer Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Somehow, knowing that we are all doing the anxious dance simultaneously all over the country makes it easier to bear. It makes me feel like I am not crazy to be as nervous about the future as I am. I am actually more nervous now than I was before I had heard back from any schools. I am just so afraid of making the wrong decision, and that I will look back and realize I should have done it differently... and I have only heard from half my schools. It is strange to think that I hope that this particular anxiety gets worse (by getting accepted to more schools.) ASzofer, would you mind sharing your feelings about the Peabody information session when you return, either on the board or via PM? I am really drawn to the program, but I am unable to attend. Same goes for anyone who is making it out to Michigan! I look forward to meeting some of you in real life in the fall! Absolutely! I'll send you a message when I get back. Really excited about hearing more about the program and meeting some people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASzofer Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Catch up on ALLLLLL the reading, tv shows, movies you've missed. I've been so stressed out I've started munching on everything in site. I had to stop myself the other day. lol...But in all seriousness, think of it this way, if you go back to school you won't have much time for simple pleasures. Go out and do all those things right now. ^Ditto on the advice. I would suggest contacting your undergraduate's career or alumni office for help editing your resume or SOP. They usually have handouts or time slots to go over them with you over the phone. Haha I watched the entire first two seasons of Downton Abbey this weekend. Good show... makes me forget I don't actually have a British accent though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CQE Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Finished Season 1 of American Horror Story. About 2/3 of the way through Season 2. I just started watching "The Americans", too, as well as the new season of "The Ultimate Fighter." Edugy and mjsmith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrysoprano Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I'm blasting my way through 30 Rock. It's amazing and tear-jerkingly funny. (Netflix is enabling me during this difficult time. ) mjsmith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrysoprano Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Haha I watched the entire first two seasons of Downton Abbey this weekend. Good show... makes me forget I don't actually have a British accent though. Oh Downton. That show is so addictive. I walked around with the music from Downton Abbey stuck in my head for weeks after I marathonned the first two seasons... I like to think it added a touch of class and drama to everything I did (a classier cereal-pouring cannot be thought of). ASzofer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbaldwin27 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 GRE Score (Revised): 151 V, 151 Q, 4.0 AWA (weak point)GPA: 3.53 Overall, 4.0 Major (strong point)Work Experience: Out of UG for 4 years 5 year F/T Work experience(while a senior in college Federal department, Special Asst. to U.S. Secretary of Education 18 months, legislative internships x 2 prior, Running mentorship program, Academic Coordinator for medium size tutoring non-profitUndergrad Institution (Public, Private, Ivy, etc..): Private transferred to Public Research Experience: Research in Out of School time spent and Achievement Gap,Applying for PhD or Masters:Masters, 2013Program: Ed. Policy & Mgmt. What Other Schools Are You Applying To: Brown UEP (Accepted), PENN GSE (Waiting) HGSE (Waiting) LOR: Former Ambassador to S.A., Secretary of Education, former Supervisor Applied: PennGSE, HGSE, & Brown Accepted: Brown Rejected: ... Waiting to hear back from: HGSE & PennGSE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srtahowell Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Well, I'm slowing losing my mind this week. Hi, folks--I've been following the grad forums since around the app deadlines in early December, but just made an account this week. I'm loving seeing that everyone else is marathonning television, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrysoprano Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Hi, tbaldwin and SrtaHowell! SrtaHowell, what program did you apply for? (And what TV are you watching - at the rate I'm at, I'll be done with 30 Rock by, oh, next week... yeesh!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srtahowell Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Hi, merrysoprano! I applied to the EDD in Ed Policy, Leadership, and Instructional Practice. As for TV, I'm working on Season 3 of Downton and am well into The West Wing. If you're going to be finished with 30 Rock soon (love it, and can't wait for next season to hit Netflix!), you should try Parks and Recreation. I kind of want to be Leslie Knope (that is, Amy Poehler). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CQE Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Hi, merrysoprano! I applied to the EDD in Ed Policy, Leadership, and Instructional Practice. As for TV, I'm working on Season 3 of Downton and am well into The West Wing. If you're going to be finished with 30 Rock soon (love it, and can't wait for next season to hit Netflix!), you should try Parks and Recreation. I kind of want to be Leslie Knope (that is, Amy Poehler). Haha. You and merrysoprano just became BFFs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srtahowell Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Confession: my acceptance at Indiana puts me one step closer to achieving my Leslie Knope dream lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrysoprano Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 CQE just took the words out of my mouth/out of my keyboard. He's already put up with my rambles about Amy Poehler. She's just one of those winning human beings, what can I say? And your EdD plans sound exciting! (Any reason to achieve a Leslie Knope dream is a good reason.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhDreams Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Yep it's true, EdM committees meet this week! You're sooooo close! Best of luck to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CQE Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Yep it's true, EdM committees meet this week! You're sooooo close! Best of luck to everyone! Say whahhhhhh? Where'd you hear that? (Not doubting you, just wondering ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrysoprano Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Yep it's true, EdM committees meet this week! You're sooooo close! Best of luck to everyone! OH GOD What I really mean is: thank you, PhDreams! You're so encouraging to all of us hopefuls. PhDreams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhDreams Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'm a current student. Shhhhhhh.......... RandiZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HigherEd2013 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'm a current student. Shhhhhhh.......... Thank you for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CQE Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I already thought my fate was decided, but that they were drawing this process out to torture us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewarrior1 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'm a current student. Shhhhhhh.......... PhDDreams, any idea on the Ed.D timeline? Are there still calls to be made or were all accepted students notified today and yesterday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HigherEd2013 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I already thought my fate was decided, but that they were drawing this process out to torture us. According to previous threads/results page, everyone finds out at once. Don't give up hope yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CQE Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 According to previous threads/results page, everyone finds out at once. Don't give up hope yet! Oh, I have hope. It's just this waiting process. Anyone know when they've started the review process in the past and if this year is any different by comparison? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhDreams Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 PhDDreams, any idea on the Ed.D timeline? Are there still calls to be made or were all accepted students notified today and yesterday? No idea. I can ask around to see if anyone knows anything. I just know a D3 that sits on admissions that mentioned that EdM committees meet this week. Haven't heard of anything about EdDs... Good luck to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spreadpeace88 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Yep it's true, EdM committees meet this week! You're sooooo close! Best of luck to everyone! Does anyone know how the admissions committees for the masters programs work as far as representatives from each program? Is it certain that the program director (or someone similar) from the masters program we applied to sees our application or is it all by general committee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m26 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 D3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CQE Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 (edited) D3? Pretty sure h/she's referring to a cast member from the third installment of The Mighty Ducks. Edited February 21, 2013 by CQE merrysoprano 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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