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Education Policy & Leadership Requirements & Admissions

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Admissions at a Glance

Application Deadlines

Summer 2025

Priority Deadline: March 24, 2025
Final Deadline: April 21, 2025
Deposit Deadline: May 1, 2025
Merit Scholarship Acceptance Deadline: May 1, 2025
First Day of Classes: May 11, 2025

Fall 2025

Priority Deadline: June 6, 2025
Final Deadline: July 28, 2025
Deposit Deadline: August 11, 2025
Merit Scholarship Acceptance Deadline: August 11, 2025
First Day of Classes: August 25, 2025

Required Materials
Application Form and Fee
Statement of Purpose
Transcripts
2 Letters of Recommendation
Resume/CV
Professional Experience
Prior teaching experience is not required but is strongly recommended. The Admissions Committee carefully reviews each applicant's personal and professional experience to assess readiness for graduate study at American University.
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Master of Education (MEd) in Education Policy and Leadership

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