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Unless I am missing something, they only have an MA in anthropology listed on the schools webpage. Could not see any information on a PhD.

I am waiting it out like you, so my comment may not be the best. You sound good on paper, but most of us do as well. It might come down to fit. What are your interests and do these institution match up? Were you able to highlight your fit well in your SoP? Did you apply only to the tippy-top programs? I have seen many very well placed, highly credentialed applicants on this board. There is some great competition out there for very few spots. Maybe you are just getting the bad luck of the draw. Just my two cents on it.

I was told that my department will probably meet mid-next week. Hopeful a decision will follow rather quickly.

Congratulations!!!!

These are all very nice! Thanks to all who added a haiku to the mix.

Thank you very much for this compliment! I hope the adcoms feel the same way. Indeed, everything is my work, except the music. I am applying to sociocultural anthropology. One program, does have a strong connection to it's visual arts department. Historically speaking, it would be from late 1700's to now, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Trinidad, Brazil and the US. Visually, well, anyplace I can get in a camera. This has been a passion of mine for many years. I wish everyone good luck in following theirs!

I wish I knew more Today, yes, information What the wind tells me

I have been lurking around and thought I should share my work here as well. I am interested in visual anthropology of African Diaspora religious traditions, with mostly photography and some film. Here is my image library that also links to my blog: http://library.ethnographique.org My video interview in hosted on the blog. Critiques are welcome.

No news; no information. Trying to wait patiently.

I am in this club, at 43. This will be my second bite at the grad school apple, as I already have a JD and an MBA. But this time... It's personal. I get to study what I love and not just what pays! Wishing everyone good luck!

That's not good! Try some B vitamins!

In terms of people checking my online info, I have a website that exhibits my ethnographic photography that I referenced in my application. I actually set this up before I started thinking about graduate school. I use google analytics to monitor my site. Imagine my surprise when several computers for the city of my top choice started accessing my site. It doesn't tell me who, but does show when, which pages were viewed and for how long. It also doesn't mean that they liked anything that they saw. But I know somebody over there saw it.

The best way to suppress bad stuff is to pump out good links to the information you want known. Make you linkedin and other profiles public to get them to the top of the search results. Keep them fresh and very professional. A separate twitter account, with your name, that you use for professional stuff and another with an alias for the crazy stuff. At least two facebook accounts, one for show, one for the fun stuff. I think at some point soon, not having an online persona will be looked at as weird and problematic.

Looks like I am the oldest of the bunch, at 43! I think my chances are just as bad as all our chances here. Lots of people wanting very few spots and limited funding. Having the credentials doesn't always get you in and lacking the credentials doesn't always keep you out. Good luck to everyone reaching for the gold ring... unless you are applying to my top choice!! LOL!

Congrats Archphdeurasia!

Is anyone waiting on Harvard's Media Anthropology program?

I only asked because it seemed a bit early. But, I see another admit, so I believe you are correct.

Congrats Platysaurus!!!!

Does anyone know if the Harvard admit on the results board was real? Anyone else hear anything?

Sorry to hear this. Good luck with your other applications!

I did as well. Spent at least a whole second excited before the true meaning sunk in.

Hi All - I have been lurking here for a few weeks, but wanted to say "congrats" to those with good news and "keep hope alive" for those receiving bad news. I am struggling with the waiting as well. I applied to Harvard, 2 regional schools and one "safety" school (that probably isn't that safe). Good luck to everyone waiting it out.