The University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education uses a web- based application for all programs. In order to access the application please click here. All applications must be submitted online. When filling out the essay portion of the application we ask that you answer the following two questions:

1. Identify a critical incident in your leadership experiences, an incident occurring at least a year ago but no more than 5 years ago. Describe the incident, the critical issues it presented and how you acted. Reflect on lessons you learned from that incident, and describe any ways in which you might analyze or act differently now if a similar incident presented itself. (750-1000 words)
2. How do you see this program furthering your aspirations? (250-500 words).

The deadline to submit applications is February 1, 2012. The online system will begin accepting applications in September 2011 for the class of 2015. Applicants who are admitted to the program will begin the program in July of 2012.

The Mid-Career Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership does not require a GRE score.

Please be aware that all applications are processed by our central Admissions office. The Mid-Career Program does not receive applications until after they have been completed by the Admissions office. If you have any questions about your application please contact the Admissions office at 215-898-6415, 1-877-PENNGSE or admissions@gse.upenn.edu.