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Got my Georgetown results. Last of my PhD apps. 1 out 2 ain't bad in my opinion.

Thanks! I'm starting to hear back from programs now, so I'll keep this in mind as I move forward. Hopefully I get some funding!

In need of some help making a decision between an enrolling in a MA program or going to a PhD program to which I was accepted. I originally intended to do an MA, but I'm not sure if that's now the best route. The PhD is fully funded with some perks and is a really good fit, but I was hoping to maybe do an MA and reapply to "better schools". I'm thinking maybe I should just save the time and money and go to the PhD program. Feel free to PM, especially if you are in the MENA field.

Don't forget fiction! There's a lot to be taken from fiction and applied to historical writing.

How common is this? How do you think other programs view the person switching doctoral programs?

Don’t lose hope yet! Georgetown is just getting started. When I was admitted to Minnesota, I had already seen several people post on the admissions page. Furthermore, Georgetown does waitlists. I had an acquaintance get in off of the waitlist.

Some acceptances to Georgetown on the grad cafe admissions. If the lucky ones don't mind, what are your areas/time periods of study? It might help a few people out.

I'm not really too worried about what university/college setting I teach in, though I do have a geographical preference for Florida. Whether I teach at a community college or state doesn't concern me. I guess my concern is whether coming out of Minnesota will close the doors to these types of jobs.

Feeling a bit this way about Minnesota. It's an awesome fit, but I am worried about job prospects. They are very open about their employment prospects--64% of graduates since 2004 have found jobs as professors after the program. I don't know if that's good or bad.

Not my post.

All quiet on the western front. In the east, however, there is movement with Georgetown.

Somewhat related to history, somewhat not. Accepted into UT Austin's MES program, which has MENA history track. First MA program to get back!

I see why you are applying to Georgetown. John McNeil seems like a good person to work with for your interests. I study French colonial history, particularly in the Magrehb, 1830-1956. I like the theme of urban history. I’m excited about Georgetown because they have a really good Arabic program. I’ve checked in, and I’ve heard that we’ll be hearing soon.

Housing, transportation, and other factors are much cheaper, and I am currently making roughly the same amount in a much more expensive town. $2,000 for the summer is on top of what I am receiving in the stipend. This does not include other funding opportunities to which I can apply. Summer and conference is guranteed. I also have a savings and a partner making a good salary.

You are my PhD applications twin. What's your focus?

Don't disagree with you, but it let's be honest...it's nowhere near the norm.

Though I think there is more flexibility in choosing where you live as a lawyer, I don't think it involves any less writing. In fact, there might a be a higher "production" rate when being a lawyer. Academics tend to write a lot but over a lot of time. When it comes to legal work, it seems like a lot of writing but in short bursts. Just giving you another way to look at your options.

The department gives the rest. Either way I get $18,500. I just hope it's through FLAS.

I prefer to just wait and not ask, but I am getting a bit impatient. Has anyone heard back from Georgetown for their History PhD program?

I've applied to FLAS, so that's where the money would be coming from for the first year. If I receive that, I won't have to TA. If I do not get FLAS, I will be funded by the department and have to TA.

I tried accessing it, but the google doc says I need permission. Is there any other way to access it? Thanks.

I'm hoping to get a fellowship that removes that need. Yeah, I wasn't sure what other universities offered, so that was my primary purpose in posting this. I honestly thought it would be a bit more, but I don't think Minneapolis is too expensive with a roommate. I'm from Miami (FL), and I know people living there on a similar stipend.

Now that I am being told that this funding is rare, I think it might be because of the nature of my area. Most people get language training in my field.

It's annual.

How does one know if they are getting a good financial deal? I was admitted to a PhD program in history. I've been offered tuition, healthcare and a $18,500 living stipend. They also threw in $2,000 a summer for language training or dissertation travel and $700 for conference travel. I would be living a mid-sized city. Is this good? Thank you,