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  1. I've finally finished all of my applications (just waiting on a couple of recommendations) so I'd like to hear what people think about my chances! Applying to: Keough School at Notre Dame (International Peace Studies), Jackson Institute at Yale, Kroc School at University of San Diego Undergrad Institution: Large public (Big 10) Undergrad GPA: 4.0 Undergrad Major: History and Middle Eastern Studies with minors in Political Science and Near Eastern Languages & Literatures GRE: 168V / 162Q / 5.0 Work Experience: Fulbright ETA (1 year), Peace Corps (2 years), 1 year with an intercultural education nonprofit Language: Strong Turkish and Georgian skills (not fluent), ~2 years living in each country LORs: Pretty good, I hope. 2 from professors (1 I had a seminar with; other led a yearlong, small fellowship I was a part of), 1 from my supervisor in Peace Corps SOP: Relatively happy with it, it improved at each school I applied to. Thoughts: I'm worried about a) my lack of coursework in economics (hoping to take some courses in the summer prior to matriculation if I get in, or for next year's applications if I'm unsuccessful) and b) my lack of a super clear career plan. I think my intellectual interests are clear (studying the causes of ethnic conflict and ways to prevent it) and my studies/work experience combine well with it to paint a picture of who I am, what I want to study, and how I'm qualified to do so, but I wasn't super specific about a career path in my essays. I'm a bit worried that that will hurt me, but I'm hoping for the best! I only decided to apply to three programs as they all offer good funding and they were all a good fit for me: small cohorts and ability to focus on peace studies.
  2. Seeing as the deadline is still over a month away and, based on the fact that acceptances are all released together, applications are reviewed at the same time, I think it's unlikely the admissions committee has already read it--though I don't know for sure that that's how it works. Perhaps it's worth asking that in the email to admin?
  3. I submitted my application for my dream school very early (as in, about three months before the deadline), out of a combination of excitement for the program and relief to be done with my first application. As time goes by and I've revised my essay for other applications, I've realized I'm not particularly happy with that SOP I wrote and that it really is my first choice program. It's not that I despise my SOP, and I think that I still have a chance to be accepted with it, but I think I could make it much stronger. I realize it was very stupid and impatient of me to submit so early without being 100% sure that I was satisfied with it. Do you think it would be better to contact the admissions department to ask about the possibility to resubmit, or would the lack of foresight which that implies outweigh any benefit from a stronger SOP? The program is for a Master's in Global Affairs, if that makes any difference. Thank you in advance for any opinions!
  4. Also (one last note), here's the Facebook page for Turkey (not made by me): https://www.facebook.com/groups/734746963308515/
  5. I'm sure this has been asked before, but does anyone know if there's a place to see program placements for ETAs from last year? I'm interested in Turkey in particular. (Of course, on the same day I find out that I've gotten Fulbright, I'm already getting anxious about location. What is wrong with me?!)
  6. Ha, funny timing--I got it! Accepted as an ETA
  7. Hey everybody, I'm a longtime lurker and I decided to finally introduce myself. I'm an applicant for ETA in Turkey and anxiously awaiting updates. Best of luck to everyone and congrats to those of you who've already received good news!
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