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Thank you for the responses! I focus on American Religious History, which I don't think Santa Cruz is known for, but the enthusiasm of my potential adviser(s) and the financial package have both been exceptional. Plus, I already live in the Central Coast and LOVE the Santa Cruz area, so the move would not be a difficult one. Its a stressful decision, though, and I would have to play my cards just right if I took it, as Heimat Historian said, through publishing and great LORs coming out of there.

Hi, I haven't seen a lot posted on this school here, so I thought I would throw it out for comment: Does anyone know about the prestige of UC Santa Cruz's History program, and how it might be seen to future hiring committees? It is part of the UC system, which I think is always a plus, but I know it doesn't rank anywhere near Berkeley or even UCLA. But If I want to teach at the state college level, is this a good program for that? They have offered me a great funding package, which is making me lean their way.... Thanks!

Hi, I haven't seen a lot posted on this school here, so I thought I would throw it out for comment: Does anyone know about the prestige of UC Santa Cruz's History program, and how it might be seen to future hiring committees? It is part of the UC system, which I think is always a plus, but I know it doesn't rank anywhere near Berkeley or even UCLA. But If I want to teach at the state college level, is this a good program for that? Thanks!

I am also waiting and waiting for ucsb! I am telling myself it will be this week, though I have no inside information (and I've told myself that every week).

ha, sorry, I meant "Submitted," and it was a rejection. Very impersonal.

I just got an email from Stanford's admissions office saying my decision is posted on their website, but when I log in it still just says "admitted." I'm guessing the impersonal nature of the email, paired with the lack of any actual decision being posted, is a bad sign?

Hi! I just got an acceptance from GTU and am really excited about it (and about the scholarship that came with it!). Is anyone currently going there and can speak to how the program is developing? I am doing the PhD in History, so especially if anyone is from that area, I'd love to chat!

hmm so it looks like Stanford's decisions are out. Do they send all of their acceptances at once?

Congratulations! UCSB is also my top school (though for American Religion), and I'm curious about the details of your application/ their timeline for response. Could you PM me if you get the chance?