[Living in NY]

2 hours ago, coffeentv said:

I have been living in NYC for a long time. I don't know how much your yearly stipend is, but it's possible to make it work if you get more than $25k/year.

You'll probably want to look for an apartment with roommates in East Harlem, Washington Heights, Inwood, Hamilton Heights, Bushwick, Sunset Park, Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, Astoria, Long Island City and some other neighborhoods. You can also live in Jersey City. It's a quick commute to NYU on Path.

Buy groceries in Chinatown and Trader Joe's. If you don't go out too often, you should be able to save money. Just be prepared to spend around $1000/month for a decent room. Maybe you'll get lucky and find a good deal, but who knows.

A monthly unlimited ride metrocard costs $121.

I share a small 1 bedroom apartment with my boyfriend and rarely eat out. My monthly cost of living is around $1500.

If you have more questions, please feel free to ask.

 

 

 

Does having a dog make this process all the more complicated/ expensive? Also, my stipend is 28k, with the possibility of another 11k after the first year if I teach. Is that enough?

[Living in NY]

Hello Everyone,

How feasible is it to make NYU work on a stipend? While I love the school, I've been warned that it would be really tight. I’ll have a stipend with the possibility of other fellowships and the change to supplement with teaching.

Secondary question, If I was to go with NYU, what are some great areas to consider searching for housing?

Really any thoughts on NY and grad school would be appreciated.

[PhD Applications Fall '18 Season]

40 minutes ago, kay0213 said:

Thank you so much, Rivkah! That’s really helpful! I have heard Strawn and LeMon have done some wonderful research on ANE iconography, but I have also heard that Newsom will retire very soon. I have been trying to find some information about job placement from Emory but could not find it. Would you mind sharing some recent placement record with me? Once again, thank you!

 

My recommendation would be to straight up ask LeMon or Strawn about job placement. As for Newsom, Yeah...she's retiring this year, which is why I'm headed elsewhere (DSS is my main interest). LeMon and Strawn are definitely known for their iconography research, but they’re both doing interesting research outside that area. Personally, I also think Jacob Wright is brilliant. Where are your interests in HB?

[PhD Applications Fall '18 Season]

5 hours ago, kay0213 said:

Thank you so much, Almaqah! I feel so grateful for this opportunity. I am still weighing my options—Brandeis, Emory, NYU. Could you offer me some insights on my decision-making? 

 

I can answer questions about Emory! It's a fabulous program. Joel LeMon, Brent Strawn and Jacob Wright are all amazing and they really invest in their students. Several of my fellow alumni have remarked that other doctoral programs don’t quite compare in terms of practical prep and investment.

[PhD Applications Fall '18 Season]

I applied to NYU and I don't think they interview, but I've also heard they're still in the decision making process. 

[PhD Applications Fall '18 Season]

36 minutes ago, ashna82 said:

Was that University of Toronto? 

 

 

Yes, the NMC at the University of Toronto

 

[PhD Applications Fall '18 Season]

19 minutes ago, ashna82 said:

Has anyone heard from Toronto? I saw one response on the survey page from Friday, but that was an internal applicant from the MA program. 

 Yes, I heard last week via email but was told official notifications are still forthcoming

[Advice for Divinity School Applicants]

Hello Everyone, 

I’m deciding between Candler (where I received 75% tuition) and YDS (where I received 55% tuition, and where it’s more expensive to live ). YDS has the MARc in Second Temple and John Collins, but the MTS at Candler does have Holladay and Newsom.

 

However, I’m concerned about Candler’s placement in top tier Ph.D. programs? (Specifically in New Testament/ Early Judaism programs). Should this be a concern? I’ve been hearing different things. 

 

Is anyone one here familiar with the Second Temple MARc at YDS? 

[Acceptances/rejections/funding in MTS/M.A./M.Div for 2014??!!]

Hello Everyone,

I’m deciding between Candler (where I received 75% tuition) and YDS (where I received 55% tuition, and where it’s more expensive to live ). YDS has the MARc in Second Temple and John Collins, but the MTS at Candler does have Holladay and Newsom.

 

However, I’m concerned about Candler’s placement in top tier Ph.D. programs? (Specifically in New Testament/ Early Judaism programs). Should this be a concern? I’ve been hearing different things. 

 

Is anyone one here familiar with the Second Temple MARc at YDS? 

[Program Compairson & Decisions]

I’m deciding between Emory (where I received 75% tuition) and YDS (where I received 55% tuition and it’s more expensive to live in New Haven ). YDS has the MARc in Second Temple and Collins, but the MTS at Candler does have Holladay and Newsom.

However, I’m concerned about Candler’s placement in top tier Ph.D. programs? (Specifically in New Testament/ Early Judaism programs). Should this be a concern?

I’ve been hearing different things.