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Jacobin

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  1. On 5/16/2017 at 8:45 PM, conquistadora said:

    Hi Jacobin, Sorry for the late reply! I applied to UMass, UConn, UAlbany, and Harvard ( just because). I believe I was not accepted due to my GRE scores. I once worked in Grad Admissions (Masters, not doctorates) and the GRE (plus other exams) were looked as just a formality. I should have put much more effort into attaining a higher score. I recently retook the GRE, but will need to take it again. I am going to do a prep course and pray I get high enough scores to even be considered.

    I will probably have one better LOR than before and I am also adding a second writing sample ( current work in progress). 

    Do you have any other tips or advice? 

    Nothing beyond what is commonly reiterated on these forums: a strong writing sample (personally, I suggest something you have published in a good journal, if possible), careful fit with program, contact with POIs, a well-written and imaginative personal statement, etc.

  2. On 2/24/2017 at 2:25 PM, conquistadora said:

    I figured I'd go ahead and start this thread. I know it's a bit early, but who's ready? :blink:

    This will be my second cycle. I was rejected from four schools this past cycle, but according to one of my favorite songs, "You've got to lose to know how to win" (Aerosmith /\A/\). I know what I need to do this time around. I'm ready. 

    Were you rejected this year? Or will this be your first time? What schools are you considering?

    Good luck everyone. A year from right now (2/24/17) we will have good news to share with each other. 

    Conquistadora,

    What schools did you apply to? And, if you don't mind me inquiring, why do you think you did not receive acceptances? What changes have you made to your application?

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