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Guest appearance for this topic [i used to be Lib(eration) Theologian until I was harassed with down-votes, and I had about a positive 100 score at one point]. I wouldn't worry about it - here's the down low. Apply to the Mdiv for the reasons mentioned above [better funding, longer time at the university], and know that the admit rate for Mdiv applicants hovers close to 40-50%. Not exactly a stretch. I'm a current Mdiv student here, by the way. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. I like to help, but I don't like being harassed.

Usually 3-5 days before

A reminder to YDS applicants. Those who earn the Marquand scholarship WILL get phone calls for admission a few days ahead of everyone. However, that does not mean that if you don't receive a phone call, you've been denied. On the contrary, many who do not receive a phone call receive tuition remission. The phone calls are only for 5k stipends. Also, Leadership Candler acceptance carries with it a full tuition remission, however in attending the 1 or 2 day wine and dine session, they make decisions on stipends. Best of luck to all!

Congrats!

Confirmed admit with funding to BC - systematics (not me)

THAT guy

Usually priority deadlines for Masters programs receive a break on submission fees, and, if you're a shoe-in, an update a little earlier than other places. Don't expect anything absurdly early though. Although, as a clarification, I have no experience with DDS.

If there are any of you old timers or people who are applying to PhDs or ThDs currently, I'm curious what your advice would be to someone currently going through a MDiv program about preparation for a doctorate. My research centers on conscientious objection, non-violence, and pacifism and their relation to religion in the 20th century. I'm also interested in sacrament and resistance during Vietnam War protests. With that being said: What GPA do I need to be in the running? 3.8+ seems pretty doable, but a 4.0 is probably not going to happen. There will be some A- or B+'s that creep into my transcript. I'm planning on doing 2 or 3 languages while I'm here and I've started German, will start French, and have Latin. Do you have any advice on how to prepare myself over the next 3 years to be competitive? It's early yet, but I like long-term goals. Thank you!

And Boom Goes the Dynamite -

No, but I'm living in the Chronkite center it looks like - a hell hole, but an affordable one nonetheless. Shared bathrooms on a floor; it'll be like I'm living in the dorms once again.

Got my notice on the 1st, accepted, no funding. MDiv. I don't know whether or not they don't like my critique of or they just don't have funding, but either way, no big deal. Niebuhr

You laugh, but that makes us "diverse," whatever the hell that means these days.

Glad that's over

What're you doing for housing?

Here's the thing: it's bad in the humanities, period, but especially in our field. Now, how can we make ourselves more attractive? Well, while your Masters is going to be at a school with explicit faith commitments, your PhD doesn't have to be. Interested in Niebuhrian Christian realism in dialogue with liberationists perspectives? Consider a history or American Studies PhD. It makes you slightly more competitive. Also, this would make you able to teach at a seminary or secular university setting. Diversification is key. The more you matter, the more you're hired.

Just accepted my offer from HDS!

The price break for a 2 br is astounding....I'm interested in finding out how to split one of these units as well.

Any specific info LisaTO concerning specific places? Davis Square? Porter Square? Also, should I go ahead and resign myself to a rental service to find an apt, because I'm so far down in Dixie?

It is indeed renewable...Thank you for your kindhearted congratulations.

I know this might go under the "city" tab, but the Boston/Cambridge section is so crowded, I don't think I'll get an answer that way. I was wondering if any current or former HDSers out there could give me some information about housing. Is the Harvard-owned housing (including CSWR and Chronkite) a good choice for the first year? Your opinions on the overall quality are also appreciated. Also, I'm wondering about non-Harvard owned housing. Where's the more affordable places to live? Cambridge, Somerville? I'm trying to get my rent at 1k to fit my stipend. Any HDS housing advice is appreciated!

I'm upper middle class male from a big southern state school. The southern state school might make me somewhat different from other applicants, but theologically speaking, I'm interested in postcolonial hermeneutics and wrote a lot about social justice in my SoP. That's what made it a good fit for me though. Idk. I'm really lucky to get the package I did.

I'm choosing between YDS (full tuition, 5k stipend) and HDS (full tuition, 15k stipend). I'm leaning heavily towards Harvard b/c of the funding and because it has been my first choice for years. I'm 95% sure I'll be accepting my HDS offer by April 1st. Good luck all!

Thanks for all the Congratulations. I'm unclear whether the 15k Ministry Fellowship is renewable every year or if it's just for the first year (unclear in letter). If so, then it's the same as YDS' offer stipend wise. I've got to go to the student days and make a decision. I'm leaning toward HDS however.

Also admitted at Harvard Divinity, with a Ministry Fellowship, full tuition plus 15k.