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What everyone else says, GRE really doesn't matter. I took mine while wrapping up my post-bac by taking 6 courses at the same time and thus, didn't have time or energy to invest in studying for it...I still got into 4 out of 5 programs!

Best of luck to you, busybee, knp, bioarch_fan and anthrostudentcyn! soon all of you shall transition into the "refreshing of your inbox" phase You'll be fine!

What's your style? A very popular store opened up near the Downtown Crossing stop called Primark. Everyone comes out with heaping bags of clothes, and I mean, everyone. Although this is fairly accurate, this does not apply to everyone. I can safely say, my rent for a room in a decent apartment is below $500 including utilities. I highly suggest Craigslit. This will also allow you to get around the "realtor fees" that a lot of places in the Boston area try to tack onto your lease.

Nope...I live in DOT and my gf works over in that area...takes the Redline and gets off at Kendall/MIT, takes between 20-30 min.

I'm going to also corroborate this sentiment. My program is funded. Every student receives it. From my cohort to the new one.

Best of luck to all of you!

Have you considered any programs that offer degrees that allow you to essentially build your own path (i.e. Northern Arizona's masters in Research Anthropology, which allows you design your own research goal)? Also, I only applied to four programs, and simply applied to the fourth for the same reasons you mentioned. I got into 3 out of 4, including the safety school I applied to, which gave me options to compare and ponder over. So, you never really know...if three feels like it's enough for you, then so be it. You said you're willing to wait another year, so it seems like you know what's best for you at this point in time, but if you're insisting on continuing your search, think about what I said earlier, programs that give you the freedom to create your own project.

Then we must meet up for a chat! DM me your contact info if you feel comfortable!

BSchaefer, maybe I'll see you there? I'll be presenting a paper as well.

Anyone attending the conference? Presenting? Etc?

Most tend to be two-pages, but if you're concerned I would suggest contacting and asking.

I can tell you just from those I've met in my cohort, the cohort above me and the cohort after me...a few actually worked in CRM for a year or more and they made it into the program. So, I guess it's positive! It's more to do with what you plan to study and if the program would be a good fit for you.

I had a comprehensive final exam in my Environmental Archaeology course and we all bonded over the fact that we hadn't taken a final exam in so long. Also, it wasn't an exam, but we had a Ceramics practical in another course. I guess it depends on your professor.

Thank you!

I'll add the following books: A History of Archaeological Thought by Bruce Trigger Contemporary Archaeology in Theory: The New Pragmatism by Preucel and Mrozowski They were required in my theory class. But again, there were a few people in other cohorts with no anthro background and they did find. It's really up to you and and the effort you make honestly. Some kids just do the readings, go to class and do their assignments and they sail through...but I am asking questions, and trying really hard to learn everything I can (and I even have an anthro background), but I want to get the most out of my grad career.

Most tend to say bachelors, masters or PhD....I knock out the bachelors, cause everyone has those these days...

Hey there, Apologies in advance if this topic has been discussed before, but I couldn't find a thread. I'm in the process of a getting my Masters and just wondered if it would be worth it to continue on toward a PhD. What difference does that make? As in working in the field? I know you need a PhD if you want to be a professor, but what about in the field? Is it just $$ in that sense? Thanks in advance for all insight, consider it all valuable to me.

I would actually disagree. I was in the same situation as you were Tairy...I was already in the process of moving for my fiance's job before we both moved again out here for me to start my Masters program. We came from Arizona and I had no money nor time to fly out here for apartment hunting. It took me a while but I found a really, really good priced-room in my current apartment and they accepted me without talking to me or skyping me, and have had no problem. It's possible, you just have to take the time to find the people who are willing to work with you.

I'd look in Dorchester and Savin Hill area or the area around JFK/UMass T-Stop. The Dorchester area tends to have a bad reputation, but I live here and don't have a problem at all, but I'm also right by a T Stop, so I just hop on and hop off without going farther beyond that. The prices are great...DM if you need more help.

I did my undergrad in journalism at Arizona State University and loved it. I may be biased because I'm an Arizona native, but the weather is sunny, you'll never be cold. The university itself has four campuses spread throughout the valley, but they have a nice shuttle bus system to take you in between them. The university has a reputation as being a party school, but you have the choice to live that lifestyle or not. A lot of people go there because it is much more affordable that nearby states and their programs, so the campus is very diverse as far as its student population.

Boston. I ended up selling my car before moving out here and have not regretted that decision. The T is pretty reliable most of the time and you can even take day trips or multi-day trips to places like Maine and New York City and Rhode Island when you need to get away.