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@Starrysoph I've applied to the DPhil at Oxford (Christian Ethics area) and have not heard anything as of yet. Do you know which areas were offered?

I got a rejection from Yale yesterday as well. Two down, four to go.....

Duke was a reject for me as well. Hoping and praying for the best for you all going forward!

@theofanthank you for the insight! I think my only hope is that I took advantage from an offer from the former administrative director to setup a visit back in December. I met with three professors and felt like the meetings went well – even received a very encouraging email from one of them in the MT area that gave me a lot of hope. At this point, I'm hanging on to the hope that since they already "interviewed" me, that they don't see reason to have to bring me back. Maybe that's wishful thinking. Maybe it's a shot hahaha. I'll also second the inquiry into when that interview weekend is – do you happen to know? In any event, I appreciate the info!

@LTS I'm not sure. There are two invites already received on here, but no details whether they are virtual or in person. I applied in the Moral Theology area and have not heard a thing from them. They are my top choice if a choice is to be had

@Fiat I didn't think Yale as doing interviews either. I've applied there -- in the Ethics track -- and have heard nothing. @theologizing77 I've not applied to PTS, so it hasn't been on my radar. Please do keep us posted! @xypathos what a cruel trick and mindset it would have to be to mess with folks like that... most of us are anxious enough as is lol.

I appreciate that insight @bigsh This whole process is tough, indeed. I suppose it is worth hanging on to some hope until the end of this month at least

@bigsh I've applied to Notre Dame – Moral Theology track and haven't heard anything yet. I'm hoping invites trickle out instead of being sent in one batch. Do you have any insight there?

@emeraldsapphirethat is also very helpful knowledge, thank you kindly for sharing that with us! I'm not in those fields, so I suppose I should just sit tight

@Gutlichthank you for a heartneing reply and insight into the distinctions. I appreciate it, greatly!

Same @bigsh Im a current Duke MBA student and applied to the PhD program - Christian Theological studies track. If there is nothing in the email today or tomorrow (certianly though the weeked) then I'm going to cross them off the list.

Congratulations @emeraldsapphire!! Sounds like you are in a good position there!

@emeraldsapphiregoodness, that is both exciting and nerve-racking if the timetable is ineed the same as last year. I'm definitely spending way too much time refreshing my inbox hahaha Anyone hearing anything at all from any of your programs?

Congratulations on an encouraging response, EmeraldSapphire! Which track of the Duke programs are you applying for? Did they indicate when they might send out inteview invitations? I've also applied to Duke, but only the PhD (current MBA student there).

I can certianly see the point made by emeraldsapphire above. I think a case can be made for a longer sample too. In my view, I'd rather send in more than they need -- they can stop reading when they feel satisfied they've seen enough. With the shorter piece that is not realy an option. However, if the short piece is your best writing and contains a full and thorough argument germane to the topic, I would proffer it is just fine.