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Overboard89

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  1. I don't know if I feel comfortable putting my grades and other stuff on some public board. Sorry. If you want, I can tell you what they are by a private message. But, I really don't think you need to worry too much about grades and extra curriculars. When I was asking advice from my professors about grad schools, I showed them my grades and extra curricular activities, but one actually told me that they're not important at all - that the only truly important parts of the application are the writing sample, the letters of recommendation, and the statement of purpose. As long as those are good, I don't think the grades will keep you out. My favorite French book is Le Comte de Monte-Cristo. It's just so much fun to read - it's been my favorite book since I was little, and I chose French partly so I'd be able to read it in French one day! I'm interested in translation - the theory behind it, how translations affect literary history, etc. Specifically, I love 19th and 20th century French lit, especially l'OuLiPo, since I'm also a math major.
  2. Hi everyone! I wasn't sure about how anonymous we were all supposed to be about results, so I wasn't going to post anything, but since you asked: I just recently got an email saying I was accepted to UCLA. I'm so excited! They invited me to visit in February, so I'm really looking forward to that. And I've basically been reading their website over and over again, waiting for the semester to start so I can ask my professors specific questions about the faculty there. In any case, I'm definitely looking forward to going to California, since I've never been there before! How's everyone dealing with the wait? I agree with JoeySsance - we should all have discussions to distract us. What's everyone's favorite French book? Genre? Century? What's everyone looking to study? Good luck everyone!!
  3. Hi Elucidarius! I agree with JoeySsance - I think a PhD or MA program in French is mostly going to be focused on your French grades and enthusiasm. I'm sure both will shine through on your application, especially considering your transcript probably looks like you found your calling with French. You can probably also address those early grades in your Statement of Purpose. You should consider Hopkins! We have a really awesome professor of Medieval French literature here - Stephen Nichols. I hope everyone's doing well!
  4. Hi! I'm a student at Johns Hopkins getting ready to apply. I'm mostly interested in 19th and 20th century French literature, and specifically literary translation. I'm very interested in how things are translated, what needs to be changed, how translations affect literary history, etc. Since I'm also a math major and a creative writing major, I'm also obviously interested in l'OuLiPo, specifically Perec, Queneau, and Roubaud. Still not sure where I'm applying yet. I have some ideas - I know there's a professor at Princeton who really interests me. Nice to meet you both!
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