Dr. Prashant Loyalka

Associate Professor

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Biography

Prashant Loyalka is an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Education and a Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University. His research focuses on examining and addressing inequalities in education among youth and understanding and improving the quality of education received by children and youth across multiple countries, including China, India, Russia, and the United States. He conducts large-scale evaluations of educational programs and policies aimed at improving student outcomes. Loyalka's work delves into the consequences of tracking, financial and informational constraints, and the social psychological factors prevalent in highly competitive education systems. Furthermore, he assesses and compares student learning outcomes in higher education and high school compulsory schooling.

Research Interests

Courses

EDUC 306A EDUC 202 EDUC 437 EDUC 480 EDUC 180 EDUC 490 EDUC 190 EASTASN 300 EDUC 456 SOC 210 EDUC 222 GSBGEN 326

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.