Iowa is still a solid choice for northern ren (Bork and Hochstrasser). I have also heard good things about Amherst, but don't personally know much about the program.
I am considering purchasing an Ipad and keyboard for school next year. I take all my class notes on my laptop, but I want it to last a few more years and one corner of the screen is already shattered. Would an Ipad be a good affordable alternative for note-taking purposes? I figure I can throw all my notes into Dropbox and pull them up on my laptop at home, right?
I am getting the impression that Port Jefferson would be a good town to live in.
Also, for what it's worth, a graduate student told me to avoid on-campus housing.
I have been told that a fair number of students live in Brooklyn and Queens, but that just seems too far for me. I would rather take the train to the city, rather than have to take it to class. Something small and close to campus would be perfect, hopefully you are right about the CL situation, Adelantero.
I think it would be inappropriate to email a POI about admission decisions. You will eventually find out the committee's decision - the same as all of the other applicants. I know we are all getting anxious, but it is a process we all have to go through and POI's have more important matters to tend to than easing our nerves.
Not trying to come off as rude, it's just my opinion.
I have not heard anything either, but I am sure emails will be sent out soon. Apparently they email all applicants their decisions, so I wouldn't worry about not hearing anything yet.
I keep checking as well, even though I know it still is a little early. I only applied to four schools and one internship this year, and have only heard back from one thus far.
There are a lot of "non-modernists" here. I love Italian Baroque, but Italian Modern is more my jam.
Between Fields - This school only has a Ph.D. program, so I would have complete my MA elsewhere.
Ghostsbeforebreakfast - Thank you! I definitely intend to keep in touch, now that it seems to be a genuine offer as opposed to a stock response. His work has had a notable influence on my own interests, so his rejecting me personally was still encouraging.