Category: Admissions
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Ed.M. Application Advice: Letters of Recommendation
Applicants need to submit three Letters of Recommendation. While we have received letters from notable public figures, it is always more helpful if you identify recommenders who know you well, and can comment on your job or course performance. Ideally, your letter writers would include those from both academic and professional settings. If it has…
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Ed.M. Application Advice: Statement of Purpose
The Statement of Purpose is your chance to talk directly to the admissions committee and stand out. Your goal is to convince the committee that you genuinely have the spark, a thirst for knowledge, and that you will add value to their class. There is no “correct way” to construct an outstanding Statement of Purpose;…
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Diversity Recruitment Program: Student Experiences
It is our commitment at HGSE to create a vibrant learning environment in which all people — regardless of their backgrounds and identities — are heard and valued. As our authentic selves, we aspire to be a community that can question conventional wisdom and assumptions. We engage in robust debate in the quest to advance…
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HGSE Acceptance Stories: Class of 2020 (Part 5)
Work, a subway commute, sleep, errands – whatever you are doing often gets placed on hold when the notification arrives!
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Acceptance Stories: Class of 2020 (Part 4)
Should you open your decision letter alone or with friends, family or even coworkers? Most students say it doesn’t matter as long as they can open it right away!
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Acceptance Stories: Class of 2020 (Part 3)
Hogwarts, music festivals, airports – you never know where you’ll be when you find out you got into Harvard!
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Acceptance Stories: Class of 2020 (Part 2)
Family festivities, unexpected flight upgrades, new Harvard swag – these are just a few of the ways our students celebrated their acceptance to HGSE!
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Acceptance Stories: Class of 2020 (Part 1)
As we get close to releasing the next set of Admissions decisions, we’re sharing some of the joyful moments from when this year’s class found out they were accepted to HGSE!
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Meet the HGSE Admissions GAs
You might not have to go too far to find an internship! Each year, the HGSE Admissions Office has several graduate assistants focused on diversity, recruitment, outreach and more.
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HGSE 2019 Acceptance Stories: Part 3
Given the diversity of HGSE students, it’s no surprise that students received their acceptance letters in a variety of quirky and surprising settings all over the world. The 2018-2019 HGSE cohort share their experiences getting in: “I had just finished a tutoring session at my student’s home when I saw the email pop up on…
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