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LadyLingua

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  1. I was wondering if anyone know how long it took to hear back from University of Denver? I am applying to a PhD program of theirs, and I know they accept applications on a rolling basis, and their website says 3-5 weeks for a decision, but I didn't know if anyone else has had a shorter or longer wait time for an acceptance decision? Thanks for any help!
  2. Thanks for responding! These programs do not have suggested GRE scores, they only require the scores to be sent. The only one that mentions anything is UCSB which says that their "most competitive applicants" are in the 90th percentile, which my scores are obviously not. However, I'm hoping my good GPA in my masters program and my extracurriculars from my time in the program will show them that I am capable of doing graduate-level work.
  3. I asked this in another forum, but I think this may be a better location for this question: I am about to start my second year in my MA program studying linguistics. I currently have a 3.89 GPA, and am writing a thesis that I think will be helpful for PhD Linguistics programs I am applying for. My top four schools that I will be applying to are: University of California Santa Barbara, University of Hawaii at Manoa, University of Colorado Boulder, and University of Arizona. I took the GRE for entrance into my current program, and received a 152V/143Q. I recently took it again to try to get it higher since I will be applying to these PhD programs, and got a 155V/144Q. Most of these programs do not require an MA for entrance into a PhD program, so I am hoping that my good GPA in a graduate program will help balance out the mediocre GRE scores. My question is, what are my chances of getting into UCSB, Hawaii, UC Boulder and/or U of A with this GPA/GRE combo? Thank you!!
  4. I just took the GRE yesterday - the ETS GRE practice examination is a basic outline of what could be asked on the test. The verbal and quantitative sections are going to be much more detailed on the actual test, and it will take much longer. My suggestion is to go to mygretutor.com. They have example vocabulary words to study, math examples, and present basic test prep strategies. They also illustrate the different levels of vocab and math (i.e. basic, moderate, and advanced). They also allow you to take practice exams that will challenge you a little more than the ETS GRE exam through the GRE website. My suggestion is to not worry so much - most programs just want to know that you're capable of critical thought. Oftentimes when universities say there is a "minimum score" requirement, that is to weed out people who don't get the score and think they shouldn't apply. I got into my current program despite scoring below their minimum requirement, and I know plenty of people who have done the same with other programs. Prep yourself, but don't stress yourself out - they will try to trick you on the test, so the more you overthink the more likely you are to overcompensate. Good luck!
  5. I am about the start my second year in my MA program studying linguistics. I currently have a 3.89 GPA, and am writing a thesis that I think will be helpful for PhD Linguistics programs I am applying for. My top four schools that I will be applying to are: University of California Santa Barbara, University of Hawaii at Manoa, University of Colorado Boulder, and University of Arizona. I took the GRE for entrance into my current program, and received a 152V/143Q. I recently took it again to try to get it higher since I will be applying to these PhD programs, and got a 155V/144Q. Most of these programs do not require an MA for entrance into a PhD program, so I am hoping that my good GPA will help. My question is, what are my chances of getting into UCSB, Hawaii, UC Boulder and U of A with this GPA/GRE combo? Thanks!
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