tchrsquirrel Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 Thank you for your insights! (Still learning how to quote here!) That makes a lot of sense that each division had its own discussion. Best of luck for you too! Ha, had the same problem with quoting in the beginning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tchrsquirrel Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 Thanks! I really appreciate your comments on my previous post I applied to their doctoral program in higher ed. What about you? Best of luck to you as well! Of course; your credentials are solid (wish I were as qualified!). I'm applying to RWL, EdD. I'm very excited, but also very realistic. It's a very uncertain process; I think (hope!) my numbers and experience are passable, but I have learned that the admissions process is far more about fit (eg, whether a candidate's interests are aligned with faculty members' current projects/research). Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cami15 Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Hey guys! When do you think PhD applicants get a notification about the PhD weekend thing that generally take place on February? And does anybody know what is this weekend about? Interviews? Just throwing some topic here so we can interact more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tchrsquirrel Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 Hey guys! When do you think PhD applicants get a notification about the PhD weekend thing that generally take place on February? And does anybody know what is this weekend about? Interviews? Just throwing some topic here so we can interact more![/ Last year, EdD weekend was held in mid-Feb, and I think PhD weekend is a week or two before that. Based on those dates, I think invitations will go out in mid- to late-January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tchrsquirrel Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 *was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cami15 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 ame="tchrsquirrel" post="1058181903" timestamp="1418161328"] *was Great!!! So it is getting closer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whittylin Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I also applied to the PhD. So nervous! What other schools did you guys apply to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Counterpointer Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Lots of PhD and EdD applicants huh.. I applied for MA-TESOL but I think it's going to be too expensive. I assume that you doctoral applicants already finished a masters in relative fields? Masters in education is quite expensive, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Counterpointer Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I also applied to the PhD. So nervous! What other schools did you guys apply to? Being a Canadian, I applied to University of Toronto and McGill University.. They have good reputations but maybe not as competitive to get in compared to high-end American universities. I think they can be good back-up schools for some people. (actually university of toronto might have <10% acceptance rate) Other U.S. schools that I applied to: Columbia, Indiana, SIT graduate institute Good combination of high-end schools and back up schools, in my opinion. GL to everyone.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cami15 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Yep! I have a masters in Linguistics and now applying for PhD. Also applying to Stanford, Georgetown, Urbana-Champaign and Columbia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whittylin Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I have a Master's in Special Education. It wasn't too expensive, but I went to a state school. I am applying to PhD's in Ed Policy at Vanderbilt, UofWashington, Rutgers, UPenn, UPitt, and Univ of Georgia! I'm excited for everyone to hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thdus82 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Lots of PhD and EdD applicants huh.. I applied for MA-TESOL but I think it's going to be too expensive. I assume that you doctoral applicants already finished a masters in relative fields? Masters in education is quite expensive, no? I got my masters in education while teaching at an inner city school. The school district paid close to 85% of my tuition so I didn't have to pay much. It worked out nicely though working at my school is no strolling in the park lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tchrsquirrel Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 Lots of PhD and EdD applicants huh.. I applied for MA-TESOL but I think it's going to be too expensive. I assume that you doctoral applicants already finished a masters in relative fields? Masters in education is quite expensive, no? I mirror what others have said: Master's programs come in a variety of price points; here in the US, one can spend a (relatively) marginal amount at a small state school or a hefty sum at a private school. As far as doctorate admissions, I've heard that is not necessarily rare for applicants with a bachelor's degree only to be admitted to PhD programs (although it is certainly beneficial to have a relevant master's and/or work experience and/or research). EdD, on the other hand, is more practice-based, and I think schools are looking for a relevant master's and work experience (generally speaking, of course--I'm no authority!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tchrsquirrel Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 I also applied to the PhD. So nervous! What other schools did you guys apply to? EdD in Reading/Writing/Literacy. On pins and needles, as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tchrsquirrel Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 I also applied to the PhD. So nervous! What other schools did you guys apply to? UVA, UNC, and Washington Good luck, everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgirl125 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Anyone hear anything yet? I am beginning to feel a little discouraged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cami15 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I think it is still a little early to hear from them... Mid to late January and we'll have some directions, I guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgirl125 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I think it is still a little early to hear from them... Mid to late January and we'll have some directions, I guess! My application was in 11/3, although it was only "Ready for Review" as of 12/1. For my program, they say they will have a decision within 4-6 weeks, so I was hoping I'd hear back before Christmas! Hopefully we'll start to get some response in January like you said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tchrsquirrel Posted December 25, 2014 Author Share Posted December 25, 2014 Anyone hear anything yet? I am beginning to feel a little discouraged Do NOT feel discouraged! Although you submitted your application in November, it was not deemed "complete" by Penn until December 1; therefore, I am guessing December 1 was when your 4-6 week waiting period started counting down (which is not quite four weeks, yet). In addition, with the doctorate deadline being December 1, I am sure GSE was exceptionally busy at the beginning of the month...then throw in the holidays...eek. So nothing to be discouraged about, in my (albeit unqualified!) opinion. Hang in there!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cami15 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 My application was in 11/3, although it was only "Ready for Review" as of 12/1. For my program, they say they will have a decision within 4-6 weeks, so I was hoping I'd hear back before Christmas! Hopefully we'll start to get some response in January like you said What division are you applying to? Yeah... Do not feel discouraged! Try to enjoy the holidays and January is coming soon!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whittylin Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Did you guys see that they extended the application deadline to Jan. 2? I am very curious about this. Did they not get enough competitive applicants? http://www.gse.upenn.edu/admissions_financial/deadlines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cami15 Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I've just seen it too and was wondering exactly the same thing... You guys know if extensions are common? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viget Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 The first mention I see of the new deadline is in a blogpost from 12/24. I wonder why they waited three weeks after the original deadline to announce the extension. And how is extending the deadline fair to those of us who submitted on December 1st?! I would have loved another month to work on my statement of purpose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyreina_musume Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 @whittylin and cami15 and viget. I can answer that question. They are currently in month 4 of a new application system and test scores appear to be causing the most significant delay. They have been given the tentative date of December 15 as the date by which the checklist will be updated. Thus, because of the new system glitches, they will give all applicants with an incomplete file an opportunity to complete, provided applicants’ respond in a timely manner. And "Starting December 17, Penn GSE is reopening its application process for a limited time to allow applicants to complete their application(s) for one or more of our PhD and/or non-executive EdD programs. This opportunity is only available until Friday January 2, 2015. After that, Penn GSE will no longer be accepting PhD and non-executive EdD applications for the 2015-2016 academic year." How do I know that? My file was incomplete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cami15 Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 @whittylin and cami15 and viget. I can answer that question. They are currently in month 4 of a new application system and test scores appear to be causing the most significant delay. They have been given the tentative date of December 15 as the date by which the checklist will be updated. Thus, because of the new system glitches, they will give all applicants with an incomplete file an opportunity to complete, provided applicants’ respond in a timely manner. And "Starting December 17, Penn GSE is reopening its application process for a limited time to allow applicants to complete their application(s) for one or more of our PhD and/or non-executive EdD programs. This opportunity is only available until Friday January 2, 2015. After that, Penn GSE will no longer be accepting PhD and non-executive EdD applications for the 2015-2016 academic year." How do I know that? My file was incomplete. Kyreina-Musuma: Thank you so much for your comment! Im glad you had the chance to complete your application! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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