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I just received my Masters degree and my application for my license is pending- a friend told me I made a mistake- I applied for the preliminary license, but she said I qualify for initial license. If that is so, how do I upgrade and switch from a preliminary to initial license? I passed all of the MTELS and now have a Masters in education. Thanks very much!
jo/ma Since it's pending, I would call or visit the DESE and explain the situation. Maybe they can switch from Preliminary to Initial right now. If you completed an approved educator preparation program with student teaching, then you are eligible for an Initial. If it's too late to change your application, I'm sure you can make the switch later on, but ...See More
Nov 3, 2013
Jarod HM I think the biggest question is do you have your final transcript that shows that you graduated. You can't apply for your initial license until the graduation date and the school endorsement is on your transcript.

On 11/03/13, jo/ma wrote: > Since it's pending, I would call or visit the DESE and explain > the situation. Maybe they c...See More
Nov 3, 2013


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