This article is part of our How to Apply Series and covers common questions about the writing sample. In it, we share helpful information about how to select an appropriate writing sample for your application.
How to Apply: Reapplication
This article is part of our How to Apply series. It answers common questions about the reapplication process and discusses how to approach reapplying to HDS.
Interview with HDS Admissions Staff Assistant, John Rzasa
Meet John, the HDS Admissions Staff Assistant! When prospective students email admissions@hds.harvard.edu, John is the staff member who responds to their questions. In this article, we asked him a few questions so that you all could get to know him!
Introducing the 2021-2022 Graduate Assistants: Meet Maggie!
Meet Maggie! Maggie is one of the Graduate Assistants at HDS. She is a first-year MTS student interested in how religious traditions call for environmental stewardship.
Introducing the 2021-2022 Graduate Assistants: Meet Kailee!
Meet Kailee! Kailee is one of the Graduate Assistants at HDS Admissions. She is a master's student at Harvard's Graduate School of Education where she is studying Education Policy and Higher Education.
Introducing the 2021-2022 Graduate Assistants: Meet Colin!
Meet Colin! Colin is one of the Graduate Assistants at HDS Admissions. he is a master's student at Harvard's Graduate School of Education where he studies Education Policy and Analysis.
Introducing the 2021-2022 Graduate Assistants: Meet Francesca!
Meet Francesca! Francesca is one of the Graduate Assistants at HDS Admissions. She is a first-year MDiv student at HDS studying Jewish studies and how migration and diaspora affect communities.
Interview with HDS Admissions Officer, Alessandra Luedeking
Meet Alessandra, the Admissions Officer at HDS! Alessandra joined HDS Admissions in April, 2021 and is responsible for planning and executing our recruitment calendar hear at HDS. In this article she shares a little bit about her journey to HDS and her advice for prospective students!
I Submitted My Application, Now What?
First, take comfort in knowing that the application process is now out of your hands and that you have done what you needed to do to craft a strong application. In addition to celebrating the fact that you’ve submitted your graduate school application, here are some other things you can do while you wait for decisions to come out:
Last Minute Application Questions and Answers
We hope this blog post helps answer any last-minute questions you may still have. Be sure to also check out our How to Apply series and the recorded HDS Admissions virtual events from this semester. Please note that the Admission’s Office is closed until January 1st and will reopen on January 4th. We are confident that you will use the tools we’ve provided and your best judgement as you finish up your application. Best of luck!
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