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@Wyatt's Terps yeah, no problem! I know these questions have been asked before in past threads but it's good to refresh it. Good luck with your studies!

Thanks everyone! I'm glad there's support here when one feels pretty stressed during the acceptance/rejection period. It is also great to know that applying for a PhD while working on an MA is do-able. I really didn't enjoy the Subject Test but one of the PhD programs I applied to (University of Texas- Austin) required it. But good to know what to expect the next time if I have to take it! @Little Earthquakes thanks so much for sharing your experience. A workshop sounds great! Wish I had thought to look for one before, but I will certainly find one! @toasterazzi haha, not a big whisky person but will keep that in mind when the time comes.

@solomonski Thanks for the reply! I do aappreciate learning about your experience. This application process was a bit difficult since I took a year off and am working as a grant writer for my hometown's symphony. So trying to study for both exams were difficult. I really appreciate the links for the Literature Subject exam Rexebtly, I figured I would apply to PhD programs after the MA after hearing nothing from those PhD programs since I submitted my application. But it is good to know what to do the next time I try for the PhD programs. Thanks again, and I hope you have a great day! Congratulations on your PhD offers

Hi everyone, I was hoping to get some advice from those of you who have been accepted or are currently enrolled in a Literature PhD program with an MA about how you traversed through the application process during your Masters. This year I applied to 2 PhD programs and 5 MA programs, and my top choice for the MA has already accepted me. Though I really would like to go into these PhD programs, I'm not too confident about getting accepted to those programs due to average but not astronomically magnificent GRE scores. If do I get rejected from these programs I do plan to work on my MA and then apply to a PhD program. So here are my questions for you MA students who are now PhD candidates: 1. When did you start preparing for the GRE Literature Subject Score? Did you study with a friend or professor? 2. If you needed to retake the GRE to make your scores competitive, did you prep during the summer? 3. How did you manage to work on your applications (i.e. writing samples and SOP) during a busy schedule? Or did you submit your applications after finishing your MA? 4. Is it okay to ask a professor you work closely with to look at your writing samples, maybe even do a mock interview? Thanks for your advice!