Tha-Boy

Accepted to NYU in Hebrew Bible! I will probably accept the offer unless something astronomical happens.

Admitted to NYU! Full funding and 26K stipend. I will likely accept even if accepted elsewhere, who knows! Anyway, keep on keepin' on, guys!

@Esei_John It was an email to check the website. I also applied to an MA in Middle Eastern Studies there, so that destination isn't necessarily out of the picture.... I hope you get in!

REJECTED FROM CHICAGO, WOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Thanks for helping me clarify the situation. I'm trying not to be too optimistic here hah. The email said I survived "the first cut" and I'm on the "short list" for admission. It sounds like I am still not "in" with that language, but they're also saying I'm eligible, etc. Anyway, what type of language did they use with you?

Sorry I'm coming out of nowhere! (I even made the fancy, color-coded signature!). Anyway, that was me. I got an email Feb. 3rd saying I was on the short list for admission: "The question now is not your eligibility, but whether we can offer you an appropriate financial aid package. As our budget for next year will not be finalized for a few more weeks, I must ask your indulgence to be patient with us for a while longer until we get a clearer picture of what we can offer." It was a great email to receive, but I'm still walking around like a deer in headlights; I have no idea how to interpret it or what to say

Thanks for starting this thread Metatronos! You have a promising resume! I will not be applying for Fall 2015, but for Fall 2016. I have a question for the knowledgeable NELC network: Where would be a good place to go for PhD studies (or who is good to learn under) in ANE comparative religion as it relates to ancient Israelite Religion?

It looks like people have been receiving news from Chicago and JHU. I have yet to hear anything. Reasons why?

This site = discouragement