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  1. youngcharlie101

    Is the statement of diversity as important as the personal statement? I worry if it's going to be weaker than my SOP. HELP!

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    2. starofdawn

      starofdawn

      visgiven - I think my personal history statement WAS mandatory for almost all the schools I applied to.

    3. mseph

      mseph

      OK just making sure. Because some schools I am applying to this year are specifically asking a separate personal history as required part of the application.

    4. charlytanz

      charlytanz

      I went to a graduate application info session at UCI, and they said that they mainly use the personal history statement for fellowship considerations. However, a faculty member was in the room too, and he said "most applicants think that we don't read the personal history statement, but we do." Not sure if that helps anyone here.

  2. youngcharlie101

    I feel like I'm going into labor, and I'm not even pregnant. BREATHE! Ooh sah, ooh sah... :D

  3. youngcharlie101

    Does anyone know of a good SOP editing service online? I already asked all my professors, but I would like a second, or eighth, set of eyes to look at my statement. :D

    1. spectastic

      spectastic

      if you google translate your sOP to Chinese and back to English, it'll make the sentences considerably more bold.

    2. smg

      smg

      gradcafe

    3. youngcharlie101

      youngcharlie101

      Hmmmm...... (Stroke chin)

  4. youngcharlie101

    Wow, I have severe misophonia. The old man next to me at the library keeps chewing and humming, but he isn't eating anything. MAKE IT STOP! >:(

  5. youngcharlie101
    Hey, guys. Quite a few of my applications ask for an optional statement of diversity. I'm scared. I am a minority female, but I wonder if this statement is given as much weight as the personal statement? Any words of wisdom? Thanks!
  6. youngcharlie101

    Is it just me, or does anyone else not understand the hype behind the "Frozen" Disney movie? I'm frightened... :o

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    2. AKCarlton

      AKCarlton

      it was the sister relationship that made it special for a lot of people

    3. youngcharlie101

      youngcharlie101

      I liked it, but I just don't understand why they're making such a big deal out of it. Now they're selling a sing-along DVD of the same movie people bought last year!

    4. Threeboysmom

      Threeboysmom

      Cash cow.

  7. youngcharlie101

    Is a month enough time for my LOR writers? I had a death in my family and the GRE on november 6. Am I screwed? AGH!!!!!

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    2. youngcharlie101

      youngcharlie101

      Thank you so much. I'm trying to take care of myself, but it's so, so difficult. :(

    3. iphi

      iphi

      Yes, but ask them NOW! :)

    4. youngcharlie101

      youngcharlie101

      Thanks!

  8. youngcharlie101
    Two of my professors from my MA program are writing me a LOR for a PhD program in anthropology. I am stopping by their offices tomorrow to give them a packet of materials they need: 1- List of schools with respective deadlines, starting with the first 2- Personal Statement 3- Writing Sample 4- Transcripts 5- Points to include in the letter 6- CV I swear, I feel like I'm forgetting something. What else should I include? Also, what are some other points to include in the letter, aside from the candidate's research potential, maturity level and professionalism, etc?
  9. youngcharlie101
    Thanks, everybody!
  10. youngcharlie101

    I hate, beyond hate, the GRE. I call it... the Graduate Ruination Experiment.

    1. VulpesZerda

      VulpesZerda

      We all hate it! BUT changing my attitude about the GRE has helped my self-efficacy tremendously. I think this will, in turn, improve my score. Keep that in mind!

    2. GeoDUDE!

      GeoDUDE!

      I don't mind the gre tbh. I suppose if i had to study for it, might have been more annoying?

    3. youngcharlie101

      youngcharlie101

      Oh, much more.

  11. youngcharlie101
    Hey, everyone. I'm an MA graduate from Columbia with a degree in anthropology. In grad school, I had a 3.9 GPA, and I established solid relationships with my professors. Two of them are writing letters for me, while one from undergrad will be writing me one. I'm working on polishing my statement of purpose and writing sample, and I'm having my advisors look at them for me. --HOWEVER-- My GRE scores are abysmal. I have a mental disability that causes me to panic in test rooms. I took a Manhattan Prep course and private tutoring. I also did every single question on Magoosh. I studied for this exam for about 6 months, and I still got a 153 on the Verbal. I have two options: forgo on PhD apps this year, or try retaking the exam in early December. The schools I want are really competitive, and I want them to see that I'm an excellent student; I'm just a bad test-taker. Any words of wisdom for me?
  12. youngcharlie101
    Thank you guys so much. Wishing you all the best of luck.
  13. youngcharlie101
    Definitely. I find that when I know more words, I'm able to solve the questions more readily. Ugh, this exam should stand for the "Graduate Ruination Experience."
  14. youngcharlie101
    Yeah, it's pretty cool. I use it on my iPhone. I guess I just gotta step up the vocab.
  15. youngcharlie101
    I spoke to several of the departments. They don't care much about math, but for the verbal section, many admitted students tend to have high scores.
  16. youngcharlie101
    Hey, all. I'm applying to some PhD programs in anthropology for Fall 2015. I spent the last 6 months of my life studying for the GRE, but for some reason, I cannot defeat this exam. VERBAL: 153 QUANTITATIVE: 144 (Seriously.) WRITING: 5.0 I'm retaking the exam this Thursday, but I'm not getting my hopes up. I have studied, I've read every Manhattan Prep book, took a class, got private tutoring, and even completed every Magoosh question. However, I'm not a test-taker. My anxiety disorder prevents me from doing well on exams, and I have come to accept that. I've tried getting accommodations, but ETS is...well, you get the idea. My GRE scores suck. That much is clear, but what I need to know is how I can still stand out as a strong candidate. I have a Master's degree from Columbia, research experience, and two professors of mine promised to write me strong letters. But how can I prevent myself from getting filtered out on account of my sad, sad GRE scores?
  17. youngcharlie101
    Thank you so much! This is awesome feedback.
  18. youngcharlie101

    November is here. It always gives me the heebie-jeebies... :o

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    2. bsharpe269

      bsharpe269

      Ive been so focused on NSF that I feel so behind in my applications. Luckily, I took the GRE over the summer but none of my SOPs are done!

    3. VulpesZerda

      VulpesZerda

      It's overwhelming. I wish I was in a position where I could apply to only 4-6 programs. Keeping track of 10 SOPS and 10 apps is tough

    4. youngcharlie101

      youngcharlie101

      Let us all try to achieve a state of zen. Breathe in.... ooh sah, ooh sah....

  19. youngcharlie101
    I'm applying to 7 PhD programs in anthro. I've been trying to read all the works by the professors at my prospective schools, and a part of me wants to reach out to them, but I'm not so sure if that's a good idea. I don't want them to think I'm buttering them up or anything like that. How should I go about emailing them? What are the questions I should ask without seeming too eager?
  20. youngcharlie101
    CAN I GET AN AMEN TO THIS RESPONSE?????
  21. youngcharlie101
    I'm retaking the Graduate Ruination Experiment next week. I scored a 152 in verbal, but all my schools require a high 80th or low 90th percentile. To be honest, I'm done killing myself over this exam. I've taken a Manhattan Prep course, over 10 hours of tutoring, Magoosh, etc. I score 157 and 158 on the practice tests, but come exam day, I fail miserably. I'm so over it, to be honest, and I was almost hospitalized because of the stress the exam places me under. I've applied for accommodations but was denied since I don't have a learning disability. Are my chances for a PhD in anthropology shot to hell? If so, can I address my low GRE score in my personal statement without mentioning my anxiety disorder?
  22. youngcharlie101
    Nothing is impossible. Perhaps you can try taking some more classes that will help increase your GPA. Make the other aspects of your application as strong as possible. It'll work out in the end.
  23. youngcharlie101

    Been missing my ex a lot today. :( What's the best cure for a broken heart--besides vodka? :-D

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    2. youngcharlie101

      youngcharlie101

      PUPPY!

    3. mrsmithut

      mrsmithut

      Puppy for sure!

    4. Threeboysmom

      Threeboysmom

      Try journaling.

  24. youngcharlie101
    You guys are so amazing. Thank you so much. This means more to me than you'll ever know. Best wishes.
  25. youngcharlie101

    I have Taylor Swift's "Shake it Off" stuck in my head. Can there be anything worse??

    1. ahlatsiawa

      ahlatsiawa

    2. youngcharlie101

      youngcharlie101

      :D
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