Application Information
Requirements | Credential Options | Financial Aid
The anticipated application deadline for Cohort 5 is February 1, 2010.
Please send printed copies of all application materials to the L4L office.Note that writing samples do NOT need to be uploaded to the online application. Please send printed copies of both samples along with your application packet.
Students are admitted to the Leadership for Learning Program every second year. Cohort 3 will begin the program in July 2008, and we anticipate that Cohort 4 will begin in July 2010. Note, the application deadline is specific to this program. Please contact k12admin@u.washington.edu, with questions and to be put on an e-mail list of interested applicants.
Admission Requirements
- A master's degree or higher from an accredited institution;
- A photocopy of your Teacher, ESA, Principal, or Program Administrator certificate will be required if you seek the Superintendent Certificate.
- 3.0 grade point average (GPA) in the last 90 quarter (60 semester) graded credits and 3.5 GPA in graduate-level work;
- Transcripts: One official (sealed) transcript from all degree granting institutions attended. NOTE: If you are admitted to the program, you will be required to submit a second set of transcripts to the Graduate School;
- Goal Statement: The College of Education online application will prompt you to include your goal statement. Admissions committees use the goal statement, along with other evidence, to determine whether applicants' needs and our programs are well-matched. Goal statements range from 3-5 pages for the Ed.D. You can compose your resume in your word processor and paste it into the form;
- Letters of Recommendation: The College of Education online application provides instructions for submitting letters of recommendation electronically. Three (3) letters are required from persons who are able to provide evidence of support for your leadership and academic abilities and your potential for success in a graduate degree program. If your recommender cannot submit his/her letter online, a recommendation form may be downloaded for their use;
- Resume/Vita: The College of Education online application will prompt you to include your current academic and professional resume. Your resume should provide evidence of demonstrated leadership ability (projects, positions, accomplishments). In addition to educational degrees and professional experience, the vita should include a listing of all relevant awards, publications, presentations, or other achievements that will help us evaluate your application. You can compose your resume in your word processor and paste it into the form;
- GRE scores (General Test; no recency requirement; your old scores may be on file if you have previously applied to the UW. For information about scheduling a test, please visit the GRE web site. To inquire about old scores, call Educational Testing Service at 1-888-GRE SCORE (1-888-473-7267);
- Writing samples (2 or more): Submit one sample of scholarly writing (e.g., Master's thesis, course papers, articles, essays), and one work-related report or project. The samples should demonstrate how well you can analyze or synthesize and critically reflect on information. At least one writing sample must have been written by you alone. If you have no appropriate examples of scholarly writing, we urge you to consider preparing a medium-length (10-12 page) critical essay review of a book that you feel is central to your interests in education. You will be asked to do an on-site writing sample as part of your interview;
- Prior Coursework: Your Leadership for Learning advisor can provide information regarding transferring credits to your course of study;
- UW Requirements: The UW requires your immunization record upon admission. For details, call 206-685-1018;
- Time Sensitive Application Items: Please note that the following components of the application will require more time: GRE, Transcripts, Recommendations, Valid Certificate (with a current date);
- Interview & On-Site Writing Sample: Once the applications have been screened by faculty, eligible applicants will be invited to an interview and on-site writing sample beginning February 6, 2006.
- Ready to apply? Go to the Graduate School Web site to complete the online application