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Fall 2017 Applicants
Warelin replied to Dr. Old Bill's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I still have my list from last season about which schools require the subject test. Would you like the list of schools? -
Rejected? Waitlisted? I'm so lost!
Warelin replied to Kona_Akea's topic in The April 15th is this week! Freak-out forum.
It also doesn't apply to funding offers received after April 15th. There's usually a courtesy of 1 or 2 weeks after an offer is received to decide if you'd like to accept. -
Tell us about your acceptances
Warelin replied to Warelin's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Thanks to all those who have filled this out so far. -
Last year, an individual here made a document to try to paint a picture on grad committees. Updating this document with your own information might be able to help people better understand their chances of fit and determining what they are after. The document can be found here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LpH5dOHh39c2UyyCJbviQRvXCXvy__QPZjs4bG9ZDp0/edit#gid=0 The following document talks about funding at different schools. Some of the information may be outdated but could provide future cohorts of what to expect: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1H7d9iuwSL8ZWE-DmFo2013lpF2cL7hDidWcDt4mic0Q/edit#gid=0 Congrats to all those who have been accepted. =)
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Waitlist Movements
Warelin replied to Two-Headed Boy's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Congratulations on deciding!- 145 replies
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Waitlist Movements
Warelin replied to Two-Headed Boy's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Have you decided where you'd like to go?- 145 replies
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Has anyone else not heard from Vanderbilt??
Warelin replied to Jennifer111's question in Questions and Answers
http://thegradcafe.com/survey/index.php?q=vanderbilt+religion It looks like some people heard back in late feb/early march. Some schools don't notify about rejections.- 1 reply
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Schools that do not require letters of recommendation
Warelin replied to speechfan222's topic in Letters of Recommendation
I'm not sure if there are any credible schools that don't require a letter of recommendation since it's one of the easiest ways for schools to judge fit into a program. I wish you the best of luck in your search though. -
Grades versus Writing Samples/CV
Warelin replied to kaiphi's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
On a separate note, you might consider going into a Master's program first to see if you like grad school since it tends to be very different from doing an undergrad degree. Also, the grad degree would most likely override any grades from your Bachelor's. -
Universities will (generally) consider both your undergraduate and graduate gpa. Usually, they will weigh your graduate gpa more if it's in the same program the PHD is in since it reflects your ability to do grad-level work better. There are other factors that matter much more though.
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Some schools say that the subject test is optional. For those who applied and got accepted into these schools, did you send them your gre subject scores? Just trying to compile a list of data to determine how much good or bad sending/not sending would do.
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Should I go for an English MA?
Warelin replied to erinnicole's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Most professors have a Ph.D. which will require about 5 additional years after the M.A. The chances of being admitted into a Ph.D. program is between 3-6 percent. Recent surveys show that one open tenure track position receives more than 600 applicants. Unless you can't see yourself do anything but teaching, I'd stay away from being a professor. This is not meant to discourage you but rather to give you insight about the field. You mention that this is your third internship. For most fields, work experience goes further than education experience if a minimum level of education isn't required. How much time have you spent looking for entry-level positions? Have you gone to events?- 10 replies
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Berkeley states: a satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale; and Satisfying minimal standards, however, does not guarantee your admission, since the number of qualified applicants far exceeds the number of places available. As a result, many well-qualified applicants cannot be accommodated.
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Stanford vs. Michigan for Higher Education
Warelin replied to malikapotter's topic in Decisions, Decisions
Don't forget to consider cost of living. While one may offer more money on paper, it isn't always the case. Consider rent prices. Consider living arrangements. Consider transportation. Consider the school's atmosphere as well as the support that both places will be able to offer you.