Tahuds

I applied Jan. 31st and I'm still waiting to hear back from them. The department said I would hear back in a week but nothing so far. How long did they take to evaluate your app? My login still says decision pending.

Based on your stats that you have posted in other threads I'm totally sure you'll get into all of your schools, and YDS handily.

I'm applying to the comprehensive program. Which may be a mistake but I want to get a broad base and focus in a second masters.

I know I just did! I'm wondering how many of us here are...

No, I go to a small college in northeast Georgia. Man, those scores are really intimidating! I currently have a 3.75 Ugrad GPA, 4.0 in Major (Philosophy & Religion) and way worse GRE scores than you. 660V 490Q 4.0AW.

No, I'm an instate student so tuition isn't too bad for me even without funding.

If you don't mind my asking, what are your stats? I'm trying to decide if I want to apply to UGA and am wondering if I am competitive.

I just keep freaking out about mine. Over and over again.

I'm applying to Yale, Harvard, and Vandy in their M.A.R programs and at UGA and Georgia in their M.A. programs. Also, does anyone think it is weird that Yale and Harvard have both delayed their deadlines?

Thanks for the feed back. I'll work on that. Should I post a new comment for my edits, or just edit the original post?

I'm using the following statement of purpose for YDS, and I hope the tone is ok. I'm seeking admission for the MAR comprehensive program.

This is my first and hopefully last application season, and I'm freaking out about the personal statement portion of YDS's application for the MAR. I currently attend a small liberal arts college in NE Georgia and while I'm of a minority religious tradition here (Jewish) I don't think that's going to be much of a advantage as I try and gain entry to a divinity school. I have no idea what to say for my introduction, so can anyone give me some pointers?

I'm a 2nd semester Philosophy and Religion major at a small liberal arts college who is very interested in going to YDS for an M.A.R. My department has sent people to YDS before, and my professor is on the board of advisers there, so my coming from a small school won't be a hindrance. I want to improve my chances of admittance as much as possible so any suggestions as to that aim would be wonderful. I have a 3.82 GPA, with only one B in major (damn french gave me a B and a C), and am active in my school as a member of the debate team. I'm also a assistant chaplain at a boyscout camp, where I have worked each summer for four years. I visited YDS last spring with my aforementioned professor and met with Melissa Pucci, the assistant director of admissions there, whom I have also met with a number of times since at Yale events and when she visited my school. She was vague as to what qualities and scores they are looking for when I last met with her, and I am wondering what else I can do to make myself shine. Any recent YDS inductees want to share what might have put them over the top?

Yoops! Double post!

Normally MLA, Turabian if working in Phil. of Religion