Step 1: Complete the online application form.
All degree applicants must complete the online application form. Please be sure to indicate the degree you are seeking and the program in which you wish to study.
Step 2: Complete the essay section.
The online application system supports the electronic submission of the essay section of the application, previously entitled the “statement of purpose.” Please answer both of the following 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- 1,000 words).
(2) “How do you see this program furthering your aspirations?” (250-500 words).
The questions are also posted here.
Step 3: Submit a copy of your résumé.
The online application system supports the electronic submission of the résumé. Applicants should submit a résumé with details of relevant work and other experiences.
Step 4: Request two letters of recommendation.
The online application system supports the electronic submission of the letters of recommendation. Applicants should request letters of recommendation from two individuals who can speak to your ability to complete the program and to your career potential.
Step 5: Standardized test scores
The GRE is not required for admission to the program; however; the admissions committee reserves the right to request your GRE scores as an additional admissions criteria.
Step 6: Collect all academic transcripts.
Admission requires satisfactory completion of a baccalaureate and master’s degree at an accredited U.S. university or its equivalent. Arrange for all academic transcripts from all higher education institutions you have attended, or are currently attending, to be sent to you or directly to Penn GSE.
Transcripts should be mailed to:
Penn Graduate School of Education
Mid-Career Doctoral Program
Office of Admission
University of Pennsylvania
Graduate School of Education
3700 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6216
You may elect to submit additional materials that provide direct evidence of you leadership practice, in support of your statement of purpose. This is not required, and the materials will not be returned. We strongly recommend that applicants avoid submitting materials not clearly linked to their statements. All supplementary materials should be clearly labeled as such when submitted. Interviews by phone or in person, individual or group, may be requested by the program. Your application indicates your willingness to participate in an interview, should it be requested. There is no application fee for the program. If you accept our offer of admission, there will be a deposit required to hold your place in the class.
The application deadline is March 1, 2009. We recommend that you submit your materials at the earliest possible date, as we anticipate that admission to the program will be highly competitive and slots for July 2009 cohort are limited.
For
information on the price of the program and payment options, please click
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