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[MSLDT] Application Evaluation
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Enrollment Advisor
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Please select an advisor
Allison Rogers
Corinne Williams
Nicole Sampson
Kristine Button
Robin Nunez
Jacob Schneidmiller
Jerome Guidetta
Application Term
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Indicate start term
Spring 2024
Summer 2024
Fall 2024
Applicant Preferred First Name
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Applicant's Formal First Name
Leave blank if same as Preferred
Applicant Last Name
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Student ID#
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Applicant Email
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Must match the primary email address currently in Radius!
Residency
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Domestic
International
Educational Qualifications
Education Requirement
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BA/BS from a Regionally Accredited Institution
BA/BS from a Nationally Accredited Institution
Degree from international university (with WES eval)
Name of the undergraduate institution (include city, country for international institutions)
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Degree Earned
Applicant's GPA
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Please enter a number from
2.0
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5.0
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GPA Range
3.0 and Above
2.75 – 2.99
2.51 – 2.74
2.5 and below
Transfer credit
If the student plans to use transfer credit, please indicate the source of transfer credit below:
UC Irvine
Other regionally-accredited graduate credit
None
What is the highest level of education completed?
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Educational background?
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Business/Economics
Computer Science
Engineering
Education/Teaching
English/Writing
Math/Statistics
Physical Sciences
Biological Sciences
Electrical and/or Computer Engineering
Neuroscience
Health care
Pharmacology
Finance
Other
If "Other," enter area of study below
How many years of industry or research experience does the candidate have? Please elaborate on those.
International Applicant TOEFL iBT Score
Please enter a number from
0
to
120
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Professional Qualifications
Why are you interested in getting a Master of Science in Learning Design and Technology?
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Advance my career
Switch to Learning Design and Technology as my career
Develop my professional skills
Any experience with learning/instructional design or related fields?
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Yes
No
If yes, please describe experience.
How many years of industry experience does the applicant have?
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0
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5 or more
Job Title
Employer
Gray Area Review
Did applicant require a Gray Area Review?
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No, the applicant did not require a GAR
Applicant’s low GPA was offset by exceptional experience
Yes, and the student passed the GAR process
The applicant does not meet all admission criteria but applied too late for the GAR process
Optional note regarding applicant's GAR
Final Application Checklist
Essay status
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Essay is submitted, uploaded to Xtender, and ready for review
Letter of Recommendation Status
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LOR has been uploaded to Xtender
Letter of Recommendation Summary
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Recommendation letter from supervisor is “Recommend” / “Strongly recommend” candidate.
Letter expresses “Some reservations” in recommending candidate.
Recommendation letter does not come from professional supervisor, but candidate has submitted 2 letters of recommendations from colleagues / past supervisors
Letter states “Do Not Recommend” for the candidate regarding graduate study.
Official Transcript Status
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All official transcripts are received and loaded in Xtender
All official transcripts have been ordered, but only unofficials are currently in Xtender
Status of WES evaluation, if required
Received
Ordered
Waiver requested
Waiver approved
Status of TOEFL/EPEX, if required
Received
Waiver requested
Waiver approved
Optional final comments
Statement of Purpose
Statement of Purpose – Reflective Attitude Learning Design and Technology Career
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Recognizes strengths and weaknesses. Prioritizes Learning Design and Technology education. Demonstrates strong interest in continuing to grow as a leader.
Focus on strengths rather than identifying weaknesses. Some interest in continuing to grow as an Learning Design and Technology leader.
Unable to articulate strengths and/or weaknesses. Lack of interest in continuing to grow as an Learning Design and Technology leader. Views degree as primarily about career ladder advancement.
Statement of Purpose – Assessment of prior academic credentials, motivation, experience and future goals
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Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Statement of Purpose – Program Fit
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Clear understanding of and strong fit with program goals.
Some confusion around program goals.
No evidence of understanding interest in program goals.
Statement of Purpose – Writing Ability
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Writing has strong conceptual clarity and effective organization. Minimal technical errors.
Writing has some conceptual or organizational concerns.
Writing has significant conceptual, organizational, and/or technical concerns.
Statement of Purpose Comments
Additional Applicant Information
All the information provided in the fields below will be used to update the applicant’s record in Radius, but will not factor into the admission decision.
Street Address
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City
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State
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Virgin Islands
WA
WV
WI
WY
Armed Forces Americas
Armed Forces Europe
Armed Forces Pacific
International/Outside US
State/Province – not in use
Zip/Postal Code
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Country
Gender Marker
Male
Female
X
Which term best describes your gender?
Woman
Man
Another gender identity
Prefer not to disclose
What pronouns do you use?
he/him/his
she/her/hers
they/them/theirs
other
decline to state
Ethnicity
Select ethnicity
White,non-Hispanic
Black,non-Hispanic
Hispanic
Asian/Pacific Islander
American Indian/Alaska Native
Race/ethnicity unknown
Other
Date of Birth
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Required even if already in Radius due to technical glitch – sorry!
Hidden
Incentive Deadline Met
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Yes
No
Final Comments
Additional Comments
File
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Application Influence
Information Session
Online Advertising
Employer
Friend(s)
Web Search
USD Website
USD Student
USD Faculty/Admin/Staff
USD Brochures
USD Alumni
TV/Radio Advertising
Relative
Ranking
Professional Directory
Print Advertising
Campus Visit
Graduate Fair
College Guidebook/Magazine
Other
How did you hear about this program? (Select up to 3)
List all other schools to which the applicant is applying
Untitled
First Choice
Second Choice
Third Choice
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