HGSE 2016

[Shlee467]

On November 16, 2015 at 5:02:39 PM, Heather1011 said:

Woooo I just got my writing score from my first and only GRE test on November 7... got a 5.5!!! (98th percentile)  I know HGSE looks at apps holistically, but they did say they value the writing section the most, so this is very encouraging for me!    Although some say this won't make a difference unless I got below a 4, but I like to believe it helps my chances a little?

Congrats!!  That's definitely huge.  I'm pretty sure that score does matter a lot at HGSE based on what i know to be many of my former classmates' scores on that section.  So you're one step closer!!!

[mjsmith]

Just formally submitted my PhD application! Fingers are now crossed, and the waiting game commences!

Question for the other PhD applicants: If you checked the box to be considered for the M.Ed. pool if not accepted to the Ph.D. program, any idea when we'd receive the chance to upload the additional documents for that? I assume it wouldn't be until they've made final decisions regarding the Ph.D. program, but if anyone has additional insight I'd love to hear it. :-)

 

Edited November 25, 2015 by mjsmith

[Vulpix]

I wish I could hit submit and then completely forget I applied until March 

[malikapotter]

I'm applying for the Ph.D. program, and I don't see anywhere for a personal statement. Is that right? Most of the other apps that I'm working on have asked for a personal statement and I'm surprised not to see one. How are you guys getting around this and still sharing your stories?

 

[mjsmith]

2 minutes ago, malikapotter said:

I'm applying for the Ph.D. program, and I don't see anywhere for a personal statement. Is that right? Most of the other apps that I'm working on have asked for a personal statement and I'm surprised not to see one. How are you guys getting around this and still sharing your stories?

 

I used the Statement of Purpose to tell my story. Though telling the story, putting research interests, the why HSGE, and everything else in 1,000 words wasn't easy!

[mjsmith]

Just a heads up to the folks putting in PhD applications. I just had my GRE scores clear today even though I sent them online on the 24th.  Might want to put them in through ETS now so they are officially sent before Dec 1st.

[malikapotter]

On 11/27/2015, 7:01:45, mjsmith said:

Just a heads up to the folks putting in PhD applications. I just had my GRE scores clear today even though I sent them online on the 24th.  Might want to put them in through ETS now so they are officially sent before Dec 1st.

How do you know that they cleared? I submitted everything yesterday but I can't tell if my scores went through okay. Also, did you guys get a confirmation email? The other schools that I applied to sent a confirmation email but I didn't see anything from HGSE...Aghhhhh

[Vulpix]

18 minutes ago, malikapotter said:

How do you know that they cleared? I submitted everything yesterday but I can't tell if my scores went through okay. Also, did you guys get a confirmation email? The other schools that I applied to sent a confirmation email but I didn't see anything from HGSE...Aghhhhh

I haven't submitted my HGSE app yet, but I can see on my application that it says GRE scores "Verified" in green font, which appeared a few days after I had submitted them, and I am no longer able to edit my self-reported scores, because HGSE knows them to be legitimate.  I'm sure that if ETS told you they are sent, HGSE has them.  If you've already submitted, you might be unable to see the same verification that I can see on my in-progress application.  In rare instances, if your name does not exactly match in their systems (like a middle initial was used in one system and not in another), they will have to match the scores manually which could delay verification.

Not sure about the confirmation email but I would assume you should get one... I got one from NYU and Penn....

 

Edited December 2, 2015 by Heather1011

[mjsmith]

2 hours ago, malikapotter said:

How do you know that they cleared? I submitted everything yesterday but I can't tell if my scores went through okay. Also, did you guys get a confirmation email? The other schools that I applied to sent a confirmation email but I didn't see anything from HGSE...Aghhhhh

You can see when they're sent on the ETS website. It'll have the schools listed, and the "pending" will be changed to a date.

[dkh2121]

Did you guys put a title for your SOPs?

[Dracos]

37 minutes ago, dkh2121 said:

Did you guys put a title for your SOPs?

I just titled mine "Statement of purpose". Original, I know. 

 

Anyone else feeling really anxious about this whole process? I've applied to 5 schools, with 3 stating they'll get back to me in December. The long wait until March for HGSE is going to be the big one. 

[Vulpix]

1 hour ago, dkh2121 said:

Did you guys put a title for your SOPs?

I just put:
Name

University - Program Title

48 minutes ago, Dracos said:

I just titled mine "Statement of purpose". Original, I know. 

 

Anyone else feeling really anxious about this whole process? I've applied to 5 schools, with 3 stating they'll get back to me in December. The long wait until March for HGSE is going to be the big one. 

I'm incredibly anxious and the soonest I can really hope to hear back from ANYTHING is end of January!  All of mine have mid-to-late March decision timelines, with Penn being the only exception with a rolling admission.  But since I just submitted that app, and my last recommendation is not yet in, it will probably not be sent for review until mid-to-late December, and by then I'm screwed with the holidays, they won't look at it for many weeks.  

It's also terrifying having Penn be the first one to decide, because their cohort size for my program is about 30 students, and I've heard about people getting rejected by Penn and getting into HGSE.  But receiving a rejection for 1/4 schools and then having to wait another two months to know if I got in anywhere will be painful.  I just have to hope and pray that if HGSE doesn't happen, NYU and TC are more likely.  I definitely can't let myself believe any of these are "safety" schools, but at this point I'd just like reassurance I'll get in somewhere.  Knowing Penn might very well reject me will be a discouraging start to the process, even if it ends well for me somewhere.  On the contrary, getting into Penn will make the rest of the process so much easier because at least I know I don't need to reconsider the next year of my life.

Edited December 2, 2015 by Heather1011

[mjsmith]

2 hours ago, dkh2121 said:

Did you guys put a title for your SOPs?

I didn't put one directly on mine. I did title the PDF with my name and HGSE SOP when I uploaded it.

2 hours ago, Dracos said:

I just titled mine "Statement of purpose". Original, I know. 

 

Anyone else feeling really anxious about this whole process? I've applied to 5 schools, with 3 stating they'll get back to me in December. The long wait until March for HGSE is going to be the big one. 

I'm right there with you! Anxious and hopeful and nervous and a pile of other emotions.

Well, you know what they say.......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMyCa35_mOg

Edited December 3, 2015 by mjsmith

[dkh2121]

How big is the cohort for Ed.M Ed Policy and Management?

[suvinw]

Hi everyone,

Im planning to apply for the special studies program. Will probably apply for 2017 as I only finished my GRE a couple of weeks ago, and I dont want to rush the application. My official scores were 159 Verbal, 158 Quant, and 4.0 AWA. The Harvard GSE average AWA is 4.5 according to their website. Do you think my scores are adequate ? 

[Vulpix]

2 hours ago, suvinw said:

Hi everyone,

Im planning to apply for the special studies program. Will probably apply for 2017 as I only finished my GRE a couple of weeks ago, and I dont want to rush the application. My official scores were 159 Verbal, 158 Quant, and 4.0 AWA. The Harvard GSE average AWA is 4.5 according to their website. Do you think my scores are adequate ? 

Keep in mind that if the average is 4.5, then many students who were accepted got 4.0.  I think with a strong SOP/experience/GPA, it's definitely adequate. 

[Fleet23]

Keep your heads up! I got in a couple of years ago, and I had neither a title on my SoP, nor higher than a 4.5 AWA.

[Vulpix]

46 minutes ago, samsonite2pv said:

Keep your heads up! I got in a couple of years ago, and I had neither a title on my SoP, nor higher than a 4.5 AWA.

Where did you end up attending?

[dkh2121]

2 hours ago, samsonite2pv said:

Keep your heads up! I got in a couple of years ago, and I had neither a title on my SoP, nor higher than a 4.5 AWA.

What was your full GRE score?

Edited December 4, 2015 by dkh2121

[elveintiocho]

On 3 de diciembre de 2015, 3:56:59 AM, dkh2121 said:

How big is the cohort for Ed.M Ed Policy and Management?

 

It's the biggest - around 85-90 students this year. But many of them were deferred to that program after not being accepted to the doctoral programs.  

[Shlee467]

On December 2, 2015 at 11:56:59 PM, dkh2121 said:

How big is the cohort for Ed.M Ed Policy and Management?

It was about 80 two years ago when I was there. It's the biggest by far.  Most of the programs are 30-40. 

 

Anyone else applying to EdLD?  I'm ready to submit but I am not sure if the short essay needs to have citations or if it's OK to skip since it's only a 500 word essay.  Eek.  Such a nerd question, I know. I'm so nervous. Plus, my recommenders haven't submitted yet which makes me nervous. Application deadline is December 14.  

[Fleet23]

I ended up at TC. My GRE was 159Q/164V

[Vulpix]

3 hours ago, samsonite2pv said:

I ended up at TC. My GRE was 159Q/164V

What made you choose TC?  If I'm lucky, I will have to make a choice like that.

[Oliver_Ng]

Hello all!  

Anyone is applying for Prevention Science and Practice?

Applying for: Ed.M
Program: Prevention Science and Practice, counseling strand
GRE Score: V 147, Q 161, AWA: 3.5 (GRE AWA is a joke!!!)
Undergrad GPA:  N/A major, 3.6 overall
Work Experience: N/A

Volunteer Experience: I have been volunteering OSU Suicide Prevention for 3 years, and serving as chair on Outreach committee for 2 years. Developing a pilot program for international student mental health advocacy. One-year experience as undergraduate student representative serving on Diversity Committee of School of Communication. I am also a journalism reporter for school news paper covered a wide range of topics, including mental health, social justice, and arts and culture. 
Undergrad Institution (Public, Private, Ivy, etc..): International student at The Ohio State University (Public). Dual degree in psychology and public affairs journalism with minors of professional writing and the Middle East studies.
Research Experience: None, since I focus more on practical skills on counseling. 
What Other Schools Are You Applying To: Other counseling programs at UPenn, Boston College, NYU, Columbia, GWU. 

[Heaslch09]

Just sent in my application this morning!

Applying for: Ed.M. 
Program: Education Policy and Management
GRE Score: V 165, Q 156, AWA: 4.5 (95th, 64th and 80th percentiles)
Undergrad GPA:  3.634
Work Experience: 3 years as a public school music teacher (everything from Kindergarten to 12th grade!).  I've also worked at a bunch of summer camps as a counselor and a music theory teacher.

Volunteer Experience: Music director for youth theater program in my city
Undergrad Institution (Public, Private, Ivy, etc..): Small Private College (Music Education major, PoliSci minor)
Research Experience: Minimal 
What Other Schools Are You Applying To: Penn State, UMass, maybe one more

 

No clue if I have any shot in hell.  I'm happy with my GRE scores at least.  I'm not sure what kind of background they look for in the EPM program, but I'm looking for a place to combine my education and political science backgrounds.  

Edited December 10, 2015 by Heaslch09