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My minor was in applied linguistics at Georgia State. The professors are usually good at working with students with their different needs, so maybe that'd be a good place for you to look into. http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwesl/ma_applied_linguistics.html

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If you are planning on working with her in the fall, I don't see why you shouldn't email her. Go for it!

Good luck Alterman! I hope you hear really (good) news soon.

That would be cool! Some of us will meet each other at visiting weekends, maybe?

Maybe you're waitlisted? Good luck!

Thanks for the info!

Did you apply to anthropology only or anthropology and history? Good luck by the way!

Forsaken, that's really great! We are all proud of you!

Obviously a typo. I meant 1,000 words.

Really anxious to hear back from CUNY as well. I hope we all hear something this week!

I already told you this in a message, but someone else might learn something from it: I first decided on a really focused project. I explained how my thesis had themes that were related to my proposed project even if they are not exactly the same thing. I think that showed that I didn't just decide on a project spontaneously. I looked for strong faculty, and when I was looking at programs, I made sure that the university had at least 2 linguistic anthropologists and one cultural anthropologist whose research interest were similar to mine (region, topics, etc). I wanted to make sure they would be able to support my research goals, and that can mean different things to different people, but I hoped that I could apply some of their knowledge into my project. You know, guidance and stuff. I also wanted a department that would be able to offer me more than just a strong faculty and looked at their mission statement and read about what other things the department had to offer. Also, when I was looking for PhD programs, I asked my undergrad adviser for recommendations and also looked online for "PhD programs in anthropology". I'm not from the U.S., so I didn't really know what schools were really prestigious or highly-ranked. When I applied, I just focused on the fit and on my research goals, afterwards I found out that some of the departments I applied to are highly-ranked. So really, I don't recommend focusing on ranking, and don't apply to "safe schools". Apply to schools that you could see yourself spending 6 to 8 years in. I emailed my POI and mentioned about 2 sentences about myself and my thesis and other 2 sentences about my research interest and how I thought it fit with theirs and asked them if they were interested in working with me. I also mentioned them in my SOP. If they didn't respond, I sent a reminder email about 2 weeks later. Anyway, good luck with applications!

I'm so sorry dana. I know you were really hopeful about UCSD. Best of luck with everything, and we're here for any support you might need *hugs*

Sorry to hear that Forsaken *hugs*

Yeah, asbolutely! I just meant that I need to know my funding situation for the first year (at least).

I'm sorry Daisy! Keep your head up. Hope you hear some good news soon.

Yeah, jmu and strudelle, I completely agree! What I meant was that I'd be able to relax a bit when I'm able to decide between programs, once funding is figured out, once moving is figured out... you know, logistics. That's what I was referring to, but I completely agree. We're tough cookies by now hehe

I have low GRE scores as well, but I was able to get in as well! I have a really good GPA, had a really strong SOP, made sure there was a fit with the university and professors, had good letters of recommendation, etc, etc... I pretty much ditto what strudelle said. Good luck!!!

First, congratulations everyone who's gotten good news today! I'm so happy for you! Also, for those wo are feeling down, we're here for you, and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you can find something to calm any anxieties you might have and hope you hear some good news soon. Sending everyone good vibes!

That's wonderful! Congratulations!

Yeah, the waiting game doesn't stop! I think it will stop the day we start classes hehe

Yes! Good luck everyone!

Why would people do that?! That's really mean.

Aww I'm so sorry. I hope the next round is successful. I know it really sucks, but hang in there. We're still here for you <3

Yeah, please share any info and tips you might have. I'll be moving with my husband, a dog, and 2 cats!