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Field/Program: Musicology Schools: Peabody Conservatory (of Johns Hopkins University), Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill Status: Still waiting....

Hi there! Great post. I have yet to hear back from the Peabody Conservatory at Johns Hopkins University and Duke University for a Master's degree in Musicology (music history...). I know one of those have sent out acceptances but I have yet to hear anything, waitlist, rejection, or otherwise. It's killing me! I fear if I don't get in I will have to spend another year working but am trying to remain optimistic!

Okay, that is helpful to know. This is my first go-around with graduate school applications so I am pretty much in the dark about admission decisions. It surprises me how comforting your response to me feels! Thank you for your thoughts.

Is it safe to say Duke's Musicology PhD spots are filled? I submitted my application well before the deadline (in early December) and have heard nothing since. The GradCafe admission results pages and history are all over the place. Thoughts, anyone?

Thanks for posting, jman280687! It seems like my situation is similar to yours. I received a Music Ed degree and have been teaching for about three years. This is the first cycle in which I have ever applied for a graduate degree so, needless to say, it's all brand new to me! I just discovered this site, too, and have been scouring for information regarding decisions from the universities where I have applied. At this time, I have applied to UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke, and the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University. I received an invitation from Peabody to have an interview. That interview is next week - eek! I have been preparing for that along with the diagnostic examination. My dream that must come true otherwise I have no idea what to do with my life goal is to obtain a Ph.D. in Musicology, as well, and conduct research, write, and teach. I wish you the best in your endeavors!