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Your GPA can't be improved once you have finished your degree. You could get a second degree and try to get better grades for that, but this won't change your previous B.A's GPA. Also, it is unnecessary to go backwards and get another B.A when you're already in a PhD program: first, your grades were good enough to get you into the PhD program, and second, the average that matters now is your PhD one. I would recommend focusing on your PhD instead.

Well, I would first find out what the minimum GRE requirement is at CU Boulder. Also, try to have a solid writing sample, statement of purpose, and letter of recommendation. Having a well-rounded application packet is more important than having really high GRE scores. Since you already attended this university, I would recommend talking to the faculty in the department and ask them to review your application, maybe ask your former advisor. I wouldn't recommend retaking it, but definitely consider what the department is looking for. Good luck!

Sounds like you have everything figured out. Do what works for you, good luck!

What do you think? I think there are definitely a lot of components that are very similar to social sciences. I have many classmates who are History majors minoring in Anthropology, and there are similar methodologies, analyses, approaches, and perspectives.

Hello, I was wondering if it's OK to use the same basic email to contact professors of interests and tweak a few things accordingly or if I should write individualized ones? I'm mainly concerned that it will look weird/lazy if I contact a couple of professors in the same department using the same basic email. Thoughts?

You might be able to make it work with Metro PCS. I like it because I I have unlimited calls, unlimited texts, unlimited internet and data, and unlimited international calls and texts for $60 a month, and I don't have a contract. You'd just need to take your iphone and have Metro PCS give you one of their SIM cards. I think this is an useful plan specially if you have family outside of the U.S

I would look at the programs you want to apply to and find out if you need a subject GRE. I doubt that they'd ask you for one though. Assuming you are from the UK, you don't need to take the TOEFL; however, if your first language isn't English you may need to take it. I'm just saying this because I don't want to assume your first language even though you live in the UK.

In Anthropology we have to read so much, and from experience I can tell you that heaps of reading can also get your eyes really tired, so don't rely on that keeping you alert without the coffee.

Have you considered psychological anthropology or even medical anthropology? I would recommend looking at different programs focusing on these areas and then look at the research being done there. Also, since you aren't 100% sure on what you want to do, I recommend getting a master's degree first. A PhD is a really long-term commitment, and you probably don't want to commit 6-8 years of your life to something when you have so many options. A master's will also help you confirm if the field you chose to get your master's on is what you really want to continue doing.

If you are looking for free ways to prepare, I recommend the following: Power Prep software you can download from the ETS website. number2.com GRE Question a Day: delivered daily to your email Free Princeton Review Workshops: find out if they are offering any at your university. Universities often have free math tutoring. Free phone apps to practice your vocabulary.

Yeah, I can drink it really late at night and won't have any trouble going to sleep shortly after that. Central and South American coffees do tend to be on the mild to medium side, so that's why I don't even mind drinking them black. However, a French press or an Ethiopian coffee are really strong for my taste.

I love, love, love coffee. I started drinking it as a child, and it may sound weird, but I'm Colombian, and coffee is a daily thing. I would see my dad drinking coffee and would drink some myself. I really like the taste of Colombian coffee, too, even black. I don't feel that it helps me with energy, which can be unfortunate sometimes.

Actually, yes! Some programs ask for both, some don't. That's when it's really helpful to make a list of the requirements of each specific program.

There are some good vocabulary practice apps, too. I've found them helpful! As far as the math, I'm as nervous as you are... I really don't remember silly useless formulas for my field.

A personal statement is a statement about you! Here is where you explain what got you interested in your field,your cultural background, things you've overcome, your achievements, and it just says who you are as a person. A personal statement, on the other hand, is much more focused. Here you need to explain your research interest, past research experience, future research plans, why you chose that particular university, and why you are a good fit for the university. Here's a helpful link from UCLA grad admissions http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/asis/agep/advsopcvsbe.pdf

I've seen some people mentioned applications to 8-12 places, and that scares me a little bit! There are 4 programs that I really really like, 3 that seem OK, but I honestly don't see myself going there, and 3 that I would go to if I had not other choice in life. I'm also taking money and time into consideration, and since that's an issue, applying to so many seems overwhelming. For reference, I'm applying to Linguistic Anthropology MA to PhD programs.

A lot of universities have application fee waivers. I recommend you looking into each university to see if you qualify

I also found it easiest to do it all using Google Drive. It allows me to access things if I decide to work on them away from home. The organization was very similar to Angua's, and that has been very helpful. As far as for the GRE, I have a multiple-pocket folder where I put all the practice information.

I just had a professor review my SoP and she said I should include the list of courses on my CV. Good luck!

I don't know about ratings or funding, but I would recommend that you look into different schools and the work the professors have done in your field. I did research of so many universities, and many really prestigious ones don't have solid programs or even one professor in linguistic anthro (which is what I want to study). If you really fit into a school and the research being done there is similar to your interest then the funding could come from the university being really interested in you! This website tells you about ratings and funding which you could look at to get an idea too: http://graduate-school.phds.org/rankings/anthropology

TEFL is often linked with Applied Linguistics, so you could definitely link those two. As far as English, you could say that it gave you an interest for language and qualified you to pursue an MA in TEFL. You could say you have an understanding of bilingualism, second language acquisition, and so on. All of those things are important in linguistics, I think.

It seems like you have really solid scores, so I wouldn't stress over taking it again. I would recommend strengthening your application package: statement of purpose, personal statement, letters of recommendation... With your scores, I'm sure they can tell you are competent, but just show them you are well-rounded with the other things! Good luck!

Hello, I am really struggling writing the section of my statement of purpose that describes how I fit with the universities I'm applying for and how I can contribute. Why do I want to go to (insert university name)? Well, because you have a program and professors that have done research in areas similar to my interests, and it seems like a really solid program. Of course I don't want to say that because they know that, so I'm really stuck. I've done research in what the professors have done, so I can definitely put that down when writing about who I'm interesed in working with, but aside from that, I don't know how I fit. I'm looking into M.A to PhD programs in linguistic anthropology, and I'm looking at different universities, my top choices being UCLA, CUNY, and UC San Diego. Any tips? Thanks!