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So far, I've seen three of the divinity schools that I'm applying move their dates back. Yale - January 18th; Candler - February 1st; Harvard - February 1st. I know that weather and office closings have been cited for the reasons, but I'm curious whether or not this means that they haven't received as many applications as in years past, and are giving extra time to try and get more. Hey, a guy can dream, right? :crosses fingers: Also, how do you plan to utilize the delays? I've already submitted to all of these institutions, so I can't really take advantage of it, but I'm sure some of you will be using the extra time to fine tune your applications

I wrote it, had it reviewed by a prof in the field, and when I hit submit I forced myself to just be done...difficult but peaceful.

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Yeah, I definitely thought it was odd when Harvard did it, considering they had a tough deadline (11th). Wow, Emory is very prompt. That's kind of exciting then.

If you really can't go, then you can't. It wouldn't hurt to talk let them know why you won't be able to make it (exams). I'm sure they'd understand that you have schoolwork to finish up at your current institution.

Why is March so far away?

I know at my institution grades can be changed throughout the entire semester after grades are posted.

So, funnily enough, this thread is just a conversation between you and I. I'll actually give my info. Applied to: Andover Newton, Boston U, Candler, Harvard, Union, Vanderbilt, and Yale (alphabetical ordering) For: MDiv Lord, I hope I get in somewhere....

I'm actually currently attending UTK as an undergrad majoring in religious studies, and applying to MDiv programs, just like you.

I might end up applying to Boston U's, but right now I'm focused on my January 11th and 15th deadlines.

My bad; those are just traditionally Methodist places to train for ministry, but I'm sure you could be interested in interdenominational dialogue or not even interested in ordained ministry.

Ah, simple, but truthful

A Methodist?

It's kinda like my reaction to the "barefoot bandit." Not a good guy, but I inevitably am impressed by any teenager capable of evading police and stealing a plane...

Thanks for the info. How do you like BC?

Berkeley needs to be at the top of your list. I'd say Sewanee and Virginia are a bit too conservative for you liking, but Berkeley would fit nicely. UK tends to be more conservative with regards to the Anglican communion than the US...but that's a vague generality and I can't give you specifics on schools in the UK.

Currently Attending: Flagship State University GPA: 4.0 (Major complete, including Thesis), graduate-level coursework Major: Religious Studies - Honors, Chancellor's Honors Program (Honors College) Minor: History GRE: 690V/690Q Language Proficiencies: Classical Latin, Medieval Latin Research: Honors thesis on the Kirchenkampf, the Reich Church, and Christian Anti-Judaism; 30 pages of research on Christian Realism and American Imperialism Interests: Postcolonial hermeneutics, Reformation Studies, and Niebuhrian Christian realism Extracurriculars: Fraternity President, Founding Father, Secretary, National Governing Council (3 undergrads in the entire nation), Greek Week Chairman, Historian's assistant, Director of Curriculum - Interdenominational Bible Study, Secretary for Honors Society, Religious Studies Association Honor Societies: Mortar Board, Eta Sigma Phi (Classics), and Order of Omega Ministry Experience: Summer as youth intern, where the youth minister left and I took on a majority of responsibilities, acting as a sort of interim youth minister (covered in SoP) LoRs: Strong: 3 classes from Professor who got his MDiv at Yale, Graduate-level work with a Reformation scholar who has connections at HDS and was impressed with me be able to bear the workload of his grad class Denomination: CBF (I get to choose my MDiv program, not really much oversight) SoPs: reviewed by professors, solid. I'm applying to the following: HDS, YDS, Candler, Union, Vandy, Andover Newton, So, what're my chances? Any idea on the admit rates for some of these schools (I'm getting wide variation in numbers from various sources)? Any input appreciated for a hopeful applicant.

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Your writing sample will speak to your writing abilities more so than your AW score on the GRE. i doubt most adcoms will even give it a second thought if you have a strong writing sample.

I've also heard this advice and plan to follow it.

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