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  1. kotatsumuri
    I would say check the admissions pages--both the graduate admissions page and the specific program page--for each of the schools you're looking at. I'm in the same boat and I've found it varies; some schools are making me complete a separate application while it seems that others will consider (or forward?) my app to the MA program if they don't think I'm ready for the PhD. And when in doubt you can always reach out to admissions! Best to find out sooner rather than later Good luck!
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    @spicyramen Just one open so far...it doesn't look too bad but it's long! And I'm in the same boat of figuring out where to apply (other than my top few choices). I hope you can find some more good ones :-)
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    Thanks for the ideas guys! Feels like I haven't been on in ages. Anyone else have issues access the site lately? I kept getting a 504 gateway error when I tried to come on...! Started filling out the Columbia app last week (eep) and still waiting for those "mid-September" ones to come online. Welcome @spicyramen! How's the process going for you? Any of your apps open up yet? @kyjin Thanks! I'll look into UMichigan. I've read a lot of the past EALC posts and saw you reccomending UAlberta so it's definitely on my list. I studied the Heian period and the interactions between Shinto/Buddhism for my senior year honors thesis, but am interested in looking at the Kamakura period too. My undergrad university didn't have a really strong Asian studies program so I kind of forged my own path with my thesis. Makes it trickier when I think about my SOPs, though, since I worry about not being able to be specific enough. Speaking of theses...what do you guys plan on doing for writing samples? I'm going to work with my former advisor to pick out some pages from my thesis but that's around 80 pages long so I have no idea where to start to get down to 10-20 pages.
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    Howdy and welcome to the party! Nice to meet you and to have another Japanese historian in the mix Have you spent any time in Japan? Similar schools indeed, but I guess we're more limited when it comes to area studies programs. Do share when you figure out what other programs you might apply to! I have a friend the history program at UC Santa Barbara and while I don't know much about the program, it could be one for you to check out (if you haven't already). I'll look into UPenn again. I know I put them on my (very long) master list of possible programs so I'll take a closer too and see what they're all about! And that's nice to hear about Helen Hardacre! I remember using a text of hers as an undergrad and have always been awed by the possibility to work with someone whose book we used in class! I think some of the online applications have opened by now (eek). Thinking of scoping them out soon to familiarize myself...gulp!
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    Hi everyone! It's beginning to look a lot like application season again and I've been wondering if there's anyone else out there applying to East Asian Studies programs? There must be, right?! I'm starting to get nervous (and excited) and would love to hear from others going through the same ordeal. I'm sure we'll all need to commiserate at some point, perhaps early and often My research interested are focused on pre-modern/medieval Japanese history and religion. The programs I'm most interested in are at Harvard, Columbia, University of Chicago, and possibly UBC. I'm also trying to narrow down my list for other programs and will apply to a mix of MA and PhD programs. Been out of school a few years, too, so it's time to get my butt back in gear...I feel like I have so much work to do!! But enough about me, I hope to hear from you guys too What are you interests and where do you hope to go?
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    Took me long enough to write back....whew! How are you doing? You must have been able to cross a few applications off your list by now, right? What schools have you decided to apply to? I'm definitely looking at MA and PhD programs...right now I think that an MA might be the best for me beacuse I'm not sure I want to continue to a PhD. But that could change! I kind of want to test the waters with an MA. If/when I apply I think I'll probably do a few of each. Some of the schools I'm most interested in are Harvard, UBC, Columbia, Berkeley, UCLA, and U of Chicago. There are others too I think but those ones come to mind, and UBC really interests me because one of the professor's specialty aligns really well with my potential research interests! Hope the application process istreating you well so far!
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    This is so bizarre, I've been lurking in old EALC threads & researching schools for the last few hours!! I've been hoping for a few months that someone would make a new thread for this year...GradCafe has been by far the most helpful site I've come across in my grad school research, so major props to everyone here! I'm thinking about applying for Fall 2018, so I hope I'm still allowed to join in and ask questions! I graduted in 2012 with a BA in History/Asian Studies and a minor in Japanese Studies. Spent 2 years with JET after graduatation and another ~1.5 at a Japanese university. Came back in April and I'm still adjusting and trying to figure things out. I'm certain that I want to learn more, but I'm not gonna lie--the PhD process is intimidating. I'm interested in pre-modern Japanese history (esp. medieval) and interactions between Buddhism & Shinto! I'm excited to hear about everyone's experiences & best of luck! Nice to meet you
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