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  1. nietzsche's moustache
    I guess someone asked about NYU at the results section. I e-mailed them and they told that not all the admission offers are gone out yet, and there will be some more coming out next week. So I guess there is still hope, but not sure if there is hope for us, as Kafka once said.
  2. nietzsche's moustache
    Totally agree. It's not that US academia is a closed guild system. PhD admission offers are based on academic merit, research fit, and future potential as a scholar. What makes you guys think that "UK Grads" cannot have these. If you check some "grad students" section of big programs, you can easily see that there are "French Grads, Tunisian Grads, Chinese Grads" etc. too.
  3. nietzsche's moustache
    Why does that put you in immediate disadvantage, if I may ask?
  4. nietzsche's moustache
    Haha sandmoon thanks! It was me. I still don't know why. "UK Grad, bla bla..." "UK Grad, good fit, bla bla." I mean, WHO CARES?? What makes you this special dear Brits? No wonder why they're exiting the EU. [Note: German Grad - Bad letters, bad fit. I am looking for a department where I can attack the tradition of western metaphysics and overcome nihilism.]
  5. nietzsche's moustache
    I am one of the admitted theory students, but I declined their offer, so I expect they will accept someone from the waitlist soon.
  6. nietzsche's moustache
    I agree with you. As far as I know, Ruth Grant is about to retire and the rest of the faculty is simply not that impressive, especially if you are doing American political theory.
  7. nietzsche's moustache
    There are people who do ancient political thought and early modern thought (McCormick, Tarcov, etc.), and also no need to mention the Committee on Social Thought. Congratulations on your Duke acceptance! Do you plan to attend Duke, if I may ask?
  8. nietzsche's moustache
    Actually not. It is more history of political thought.
  9. nietzsche's moustache
    Looks like Chicago right now.
  10. nietzsche's moustache
    Also, for the friends in theory subfield, I was accepted to UC San Diego's political theory program and declined their offer. So chances are high that they will offer a place to another theorist.
  11. nietzsche's moustache
    I claim a theory admission to Cornell. But probably I will decline their offer after the visit, because I have an offer from a better fit. So if they will put you on the waitlist, you shouldn't despair. But I hope that you get accepted as well!
  12. nietzsche's moustache
    Wish you all the best! Good luck!
  13. nietzsche's moustache
    thank you! do you have acceptances?
  14. nietzsche's moustache
    UChicago Theory acceptance here.
  15. nietzsche's moustache
    No decisions on their part, yet.
  16. nietzsche's moustache
    Penn as in UPenn. They asked specific questions about my writing sample and research interests, such as "what do you think political theory is?", or "can you explain the difference between domination and oppression?" etc., which took like 20 min.. After that they let me ask my questions, and I asked about exchange opportunities, conference travel funds, and the overall working environment. No word on the possible decision dates.
  17. nietzsche's moustache
    I was interviewed by UPenn and it was strictly about the content of my research interests and my writing sample. I would describe it as "intense," as they asked a lot of questions and follow ups on my research project, apparently testing my command of the subject matter. Also, they brought up some topics that I did not mention in my SOP, nor was included in my writing sample. I guess they were trying to understand if I have a robust understanding of the field. Also, I would suggest to be prepared for the few last minutes in which they would let you ask your own questions. So preparing some questions beforehand would make you look interested. Please write more if you have other questions.
  18. nietzsche's moustache
    I was interviewed by Penn Political Science Admssions Committee, and I can tell you about the content if you are interested.
  19. nietzsche's moustache
    I think your scores wouldn't break you, I would focus on other aspects of the application.
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