Just Jeff
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What is "Control F" supposed to do?
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Can PhD programs admit a student in their MA or BA program?
Just Jeff posted a topic in Applications
I go to Cornell for my MA, but I would truly love to attend their PhD program. Most of my fellow colleagues say that this is a "stupid move" and I'm just "wasting my time and money." Why would they say this? -
Aww, thank you so much! I'm in English btw.
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I just worried because on the application, it asks me if I spoke to someone in the department. I didn't know if that was crucial or not.
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and ask them about the department?
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Hi, honey. There's actually a new feature on ETS called "Score Select." YOU can choose what scores to send where. Email me if you have any questions about it!
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No, this helps. Thanks, MikKar. Can I ask you a huge favor? Would you be willing to read mine?
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Where can I find good examples? I'm applying to the PhD program in English and Comparative Literature. Any rules for me?
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I already have, but I need a second look.
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Word to the wise: stay the hell away from the chatroom. People really are awful and horrific in there!
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I desperately want someone else to look over my personal statement. Is there a preferred or recommended online service that can help me? My school offers none!
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If you have time, could you look over my personal statement for me? I would truly appreciate it. It's only 2 pages long. Please inbox me! <3
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Man, if applicatons could just replace the GRE with an ice cream-eating contest, I'd so get in!
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Hi, everybody. I'm a second year MA student, and I'm going to apply to some PhD programs for Fall 2014. My field is comparative literature. I've taken my GRE twice already, but I think the third time is the charm. Hopefully. These were my scores from September's exam. Please be gentle, I know they suck: Verbal: 151 Quantitative: 144 Analytical Writing: 5.0 My next GRE is on NOVEMBER 4, 2013. I know this is late, so this is my biggest question. SHOULD I SEND MY CURRENT SCORES TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOLS, OR SHOULD I JUST WAIT TILL THE NOVEMBER 4TH EXAM AND PRAY THAT MY SCORES WILL BE BETTER?
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I do have writing samples for 20th century American lit, but nothing on Arab lit.
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ETS stands for "Evil Test Sadists", but I'm unsure what GRE stands for.
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Please let me know what I'm doing wrong here?
Just Jeff replied to Just Jeff's topic in Applications
Ms Darjeeling, you're the best. Thank you so much. You know, I was so scared about paying the $3000. It's way too much money! -
- I'm an English MA student in New York. - I wish to apply for the PhD in English. - I have four letters of recommendation ready - I am in the process of writing a new sample to coincide with my PhD program interests - I am studying my tuchus off for this GRE on November 4, 2013 - My personal statement is almost done. - My CV is ready. - I have 12 PhD programs that I want to apply to. - First deadline is December 1, 2013 Of course, I don't want to know what my chances are. That's something you can never truly tell. I just want to know the following: 1- Should I apply to more PhD programs? 2- Is my application process going well? Should I be doing something different? 3- Should I suck it up and pay the $3000 for Kaplan GRE tutoring? 4- How late is too late to apply?
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I want to specialize in 20th century Arab and American lit, but I cannot find my writing samples that parallel with this interest. What should I do? Should I devote a few days to writing a solid 15-page-paper to submit with my PhD applications?
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Is there some sort of online service that can help me review my CV for my PhD applications?
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Breaks my heart to see how mean people can be. I wish for the day when I'll never need help from this website again.
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Hey, Fuzzy. Thanks so much. I just don't understand why people in the chatroom are so hostile. If I ask a simple question, I'm stupid. If I ask a difficult question, then I get yelled at for not seeking Google's help. Also, they're seriously competitive and I'm not even in their field! They think they are god's greatest gift to this green earth just because they are in a PhD program. It's kind of hilarious really. I just don't know why people are so cruel a...
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I'm interested in signing up for Manhattan Prep's tutoring course. I know it's expensive, but the GRE is the weakest part of my PhD application. This course will help me stay motivated and keep on practicing what I need to practice. Any tips or personal experiences with this company?
I'd rather be Batman.
