EdYouKateOr Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 Oh the waiting Game..... I'm looking in to the Ed.L.D as well. Early to mid-Feb is when we hear about interviews. Has anyone that has been on the forum been admitted since the first Cohort? Ignore my last post! Good to know there are 3 of us on here!
EdYouKateOr Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 I have a friend who is from Alabama in the program now. Thank you for sharing!
EdYouKateOr Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 While our admissions process is highly selective, it is also personalized, comprehensive, and fair. There is no single formula or criterion for admission. What the Ed School looks for are students with a passion for education, diverse life and work experiences, and a deep commitment to making an impact in the world—as educators, researchers, policymakers, and service-minded leaders of character and integrity. Read more: http://www.gse.harvard.edu/admissions/apply/#ixzz2HRzqf86A I can't count how mant times I've read this paragraph! Ugh!
Psychward562 Posted January 21, 2013 Posted January 21, 2013 Day 1 of the waiting game begins! Happy HGSE games, may the odds be ever in your favor! I've read that the acceptance rates for Ed. M in EPM is about 50/50 - has anyone heard otherwise? Also, for those that expressed concern over SOP length, my SOP ended up being around 1800 words - I was an international relations major in my undergrad so it took a little while to explain how I ended up in domestic education policy. I called the admissions office about it and was told they absolutely won't be checking word counts, as long as your essay doesn't appear alarming long (the example the admissions officer used was "don't send us something that's 10 pages long") you should be fine. Hopefully, the person reading my essay agrees........ Hey! I'm currently in the EPM program. Gosh I remember when I was on here last year like it was yesterday. I too heard the acceptance rate was 50/50 so you have good odds!
Coloradogirl Posted January 21, 2013 Author Posted January 21, 2013 Does anyone know the acceptance rate for the Master's program in Higher Education? I love the blog on the main page right now about "One of us is right." One minute I feel really confident and then the next I'm worried. Who knew the waiting part was going to be the hardest part about this application process!
nm16 Posted January 21, 2013 Posted January 21, 2013 Hey! I'm currently in the EPM program. Gosh I remember when I was on here last year like it was yesterday. I too heard the acceptance rate was 50/50 so you have good odds! That acceptance rate definitely relieves me a bit... thank you!!! Hope you're enjoying the EPM program! Any pros&cons/advice to offer us? Has anyone who has applied to Masters programs heard back yet? I feel like it's about time, but I suppose PhDs are still hearing back...
Edugy Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 I believe that most of the masters decisions are sent out the first week of March.
kentuckygirl Posted January 28, 2013 Posted January 28, 2013 Here is another quick question - how many of you out there are filling out the financial aid forms and FAFSA, due Feb 4???
emg28 Posted January 28, 2013 Posted January 28, 2013 Here is another quick question - how many of you out there are filling out the financial aid forms and FAFSA, due Feb 4??? Yep, sure am. Had to guess on my income though because I haven't received my W2 yet.
Edugy Posted January 28, 2013 Posted January 28, 2013 Here is another quick question - how many of you out there are filling out the financial aid forms and FAFSA, due Feb 4???Just sent my financial aid in today. I'm imagining that most people are going to send in the financial aid forms, they say that the average debt of a M.Ed student is $43,347.
emg28 Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 FAFSA is due on the 4th too? Hmmm...I thought FAFSA was due Feb. 2nd
HigherEd2013 Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 According to their website, you're fine if it's in the 4th. My taxes will in no way be complete so I just used estimated information. Once I finish taxes (sometime before we have to send in the 1040s and W-2s), I'll edit it and use the data retrieval tool. I hate that HGSE wants all of this.. none of my other schools had anything other than the scholarship portion that was already included in the admissions application.
EdYouKateOr Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 Here is another quick question - how many of you out there are filling out the financial aid forms and FAFSA, due Feb 4??? Thank you! I don't know why I thought I had until March 4th, but I see that's only for tax info! I'm so glad I read this!
kentuckygirl Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 If I am applying to a doctoral program and only want the support they offer, I do not need to apply, correct???I am debating as I really do not want to accrue more student loans.... finally have my loans from my previous degrees down to manageable amounts....
DanMcD Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 According to their website, you're fine if it's in the 4th. My taxes will in no way be complete so I just used estimated information. Once I finish taxes (sometime before we have to send in the 1040s and W-2s), I'll edit it and use the data retrieval tool. I hate that HGSE wants all of this.. none of my other schools had anything other than the scholarship portion that was already included in the admissions application. Hey everyone! Make sure you carefully look over the restricted scholarships! Definitely worth the application. They don't have values assigned but some of them can be quite large
lonewarrior1 Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 If I am applying to a doctoral program and only want the support they offer, I do not need to apply, correct???I am debating as I really do not want to accrue more student loans.... finally have my loans from my previous degrees down to manageable amounts.... You DEFINATELY need to submit the financial aid application in order to be fully funded. They fund all doctoral candidates, but you need to submit the form. RandiZ 1
CQE Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 (edited) Hey everyone! Make sure you carefully look over the restricted scholarships! Definitely worth the application. They don't have values assigned but some of them can be quite large I wish I could, but, unfortunately, it doesn't look as though I'm eligible for any of them. For what it's worth, I'd be an incoming M.Ed. student from Alabama, with no past ties to Harvard in any way. So, if I'm wrong regarding my eligibility, please let me know ASAP! Edited January 29, 2013 by CQE
RandiZ Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 I wish I could, but, unfortunately, it doesn't look as though I'm eligible for any of them. For what it's worth, I'd be an incoming M.Ed. student from Alabama, with no past ties to Harvard in any way. So, if I'm wrong regarding my eligibility, please let me know ASAP!I don't remember all of the states. But, I qualified because I earned my BA at a school in Florida. There was a list of a bunch of southern states. Just don't remember if Alabama was one of them.
kguffs Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 GRE Score: V 153, Q 151 AWA: 4.5GPA: Graduate 3.9Work Experience: 9 years teaching in a private high school, 3 years corporate sales, and 5 years non-profitUndergrad Institution (Public, Private, Ivy, etc..): PublicResearch Experience: General research pertaining to my Master's degree, nothing published.Applying for PhD or Masters: Ed.L.D., Fall 2013Program: Education LeadershipWhat Other Schools Are You Applying To: None.
kentuckygirl Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 You DEFINATELY need to submit the financial aid application in order to be fully funded. They fund all doctoral candidates, but you need to submit the form. I just went to their website, and apparently you do NOT need to apply for aid (EdLD) unless you need more than the funding they offer to everyone. This is from the site: If you are admitted to the Ed.L.D. program you will receive a full tuition and student health fee funding package, plus a combination of stipend and/or campus-based work opportunities for years one and two, and a paid residency in the third year. Stipends are paid to you in monthly installments during the academic year so be sure to plan your budget accordingly. In your third year you will undertake a paid residency with a partner organization. Remember, the fellowship aid you receive in this program covers only your individual student tuition and health fees. If you have a family additional planning is necessary. Although you don't need to apply for financial aid to receive the Ed.L.D. fellowship funding we can help if you need to borrow federal loans to help pay for dependent care costs such as health insurance or child care. Read more: http://www.gse.harvard.edu/admissions/financial_aid/edld/index.html#ixzz2JP2MsCsM
EdYouKateOr Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 I don't remember all of the states. But, I qualified because I earned my BA at a school in Florida. There was a list of a bunch of southern states. Just don't remember if Alabama was one of them. I did that one too!
EdYouKateOr Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 I just went to their website, and apparently you do NOT need to apply for aid (EdLD) unless you need more than the funding they offer to everyone. This is from the site: You only have to apply if you don't get into the EDLD and chose the option to be considered for an EDM..
M15 Posted February 3, 2013 Posted February 3, 2013 Hello! I've applied for the TIE Ed. M. Now there's nothing left to do but to twiddle my thumbs and obsessively wait for March. I was wondering if anyone out there has any information on HGSE's funding for international students.
cdm601 Posted February 3, 2013 Posted February 3, 2013 I have been admitted as a PhD student elsewhere and am waiting for the Harvard decisions to go out. How do people feel about potentially being part of the last EdD class at Harvard? Is the degree change affecting your opinions of Harvard, or is the school's reputation and quality enough to keep it at the top of your lists?
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