Hello, everyone! Newbie here (just registered today in a moment of utter boredom at work). This is a great thread! Here are the reasons I'm going to get into the German Studies/Comp Lit programs I've applied to:
3.96 undergrad GPAFulbright GranteeMA with Distinction1.5 years living in Germany + 3 years of German as an undergradProficient in Spanish (or would be again, with some work)TONS of teaching experience and other relevant work experience (managerial and administrative, mostly)An article (single author) published in a book3 book reviews publishedWhat I'm certain are glowing recommendations730V/660QStrong SOP (I think)Go us!