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theotokos1

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  1. When I applied for my MDiv, I was doing a year of service. There was just 1 school I wanted to attend, so I emailed them and they waived the fee for me. I think a big part of why they did that is because they knew I would attend if I was admitted, so it was worth it to them.
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    I went to the GTU for my MDiv, JST specifically. Here's what I would suggest: 1) Find a faculty member you want to work with, and choose that school. 2) If you are torn between a few faculty, then look to denominational affiliation and where you are most likely to feel like a member of the community. Some schools have a different "feel," and that's important PSR, CDSP and JST all have good housing options. SFTS is really, really far. PLTS is a little removed. All have the great benefit of taking classes together, so I would really decide based on faculty and fit.
  3. FYI- I accepted BC's offer, so hopefully there will be some movement on the wait lists at Marquette, Fordham and Loyola. Good luck! (And maybe now we can solve the mystery of everyone being #1 on Loyola's wait list!)
  4. Just to throw in a different point of view- I got into programs without having a language complete. I addressed it directly with departments and let them know my plan for approaching language study. My field is systematics and most of my programs require German, French and Latin. I've got my work cut out for me, that's for sure, but it is definitely possible.
  5. Their DGS told me that I was the next in line for funding and that they offered funding to 4 people. I assume this means overall, not just by area. I'm not exactly sure on that, however.
  6. They have 4 spots with full funding. It seems hard to think that all 4 offers of funding will be accepted, as I know 2 people who have been offered funding from Marquette who I think will accept elsewhere.
  7. Looks like Marquette is finally releasing admission offers. I got an email from their DGS offering admission and saying that funding was pending (meaning they offered to other people and if they turn them down, then I have a chance).
  8. I think visiting programs and getting to know faculty is a huge part of it. More than anything, it comes down to fit. This is shown in personal interactions and your Statement of Purpose. I definitely second having people in the programs you are applying to read over your SOP and edit it like crazy. My GRE wasn't great (87% for verbal) and I had no language. I spent 5 years in ministry before applying, but I got into my top 2 choices and I honestly think it's because of fit.
  9. I was admitted to Loyola (Systematics) and got a similar email, but with an additional paragraph of being accepted. From what they told me, they put everyone they are seriously considering on the wait list. Also, it would probably be helpful to know that there is only 1 funding spot for Systematics. I was the #2 admit (also just a "fraction" behind), but unfortunately this fraction comes in at $19,000. I am waiting to hear if the #1 person turns down the offer. If I do not get funding, I will not accept.
  10. My friend got in via email this morning. I have not heard anything.
  11. I got a call from Fordham yesterday with an acceptance (Systematics). They didn't say anything about the roll out of offers. Similar to obstinate_questionings, I didn't receive any word from them prior to the acceptance call. I assumed I didn't get in due to the results forum from last week. I guess it goes to show that we shouldn't freak ourselves out over those results. In terms of stipends, most of the Catholic schools hover around $20,000, depending on cost of living in the area. Fordham is $21,800 and Boston College is $20,000 (plus tuition and health insurance).
  12. Prior to writing, I kept track of key themes that emerged during my visits. I also kept a running list of advice that each place gave me on their preferences for SOP (no more than 2 pages, address languages, etc). When I wrote mine, I framed it all around my guiding question (for me, that is "who/what is ©hurch?"). I basically structured it as: I. Framing Questions II. Approach to Question/Refining III. Faculty at the Institution IV. Fit in the larger Institution I wrote it out and got something on paper, and then revised non-stop. Once I got that to a place where I could show it to others, I sent it out to mentors, advisors, friends, etc and got feedback. Only about 10% of the original made its way into the final product. I tend to revise a ton when I write, so this process was helpful.
  13. I haven't confirmed that everything was sent out, but given how BC normally works, I assume that all admits and those on the wait list were emailed/called on Monday. BC has a wait list that covers all the fields (opposed to a systematics wait list, ethics wait list, etc) and they do not always go to the wait list. To help those on the wait list- I was admitted (systematics) and will likely accept in the next few weeks. One of my best friends was admitted (ethics) and is 90% sure she will accept, but will probably wait until after she visits other programs in March.
  14. My recommenders are all missing from the Fordham VIP page as well, but everything else is there. I'm assuming there is not deeper meaning. Matches Malone- how did you hear that two got into Fordham Theology?
  15. I'll also add that many programs prefer people who aren't straight through from undergrad-masters-to Ph.D. My experience is that programs are starting to favor applicants with more experience outside of being a student. That's not to say that people who go straight through don't get in- I just think the field is turning into an environment where there is value in both paths.
  16. The Notre Dame MA is definitely not designed to be doctoral preparation. If you want to go to Notre Dame for PhD work, then you definitely need the MTS. If you want to go elsewhere for PhD work, then the MA may work. I'm a staff member at Notre Dame, and I can say that the MA is looked at as a way to make money and do outreach, not to engage in rigorous academic studies. I disagree with this approach and reputation, but still, it is there.
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