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    historygeek reacted to TMP in 2019 Visit Days/Decisions   
    Short answer: no.
    Long answer: If you did not apply to any other MA programs, I'd take the year off.  I'd work on your languages and demonstrate them in your writing sample.  I'd apply to MA programs that have more funding and (ideally) in a cheaper area than NYC and PhD programs again and go from there.  With the economy being what it is, it's not worth taking out that much in loans.  It's also NOT worth staying in "deferment" for loans while in a PhD program as the interest still accrues.
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    historygeek reacted to Warelin in Apply for two programs at the same school?   
    There are some universities that have rules that state you can only apply to one program per cycle. As a precaution, I'd check with the Graduate School to make sure it's something they allow.
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    historygeek got a reaction from misternovember in Applications 2019   
    Got my acceptance from NYU's Masters program. They definitely got me with the congratulations!
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    historygeek got a reaction from I_Am_In_Paine in Applications 2019   
    Got my acceptance from NYU's Masters program. They definitely got me with the congratulations!
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    historygeek reacted to ashiepoo72 in Applications 2019   
    Hi all UC Davis admits, never fear—everyone gets 5 years of funding. This is through a variety of means (readerships, TAships, fellowships, continuing student small fellowships etc). Feel free to PM me if you want more info. If you’re serious about Davis, I’d be happy to discuss (one-on-one) how to get the funding you need to attend.
    Dont hesitate to contact the GPC for info—she’s amazing and helpful and lovely. 
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    historygeek got a reaction from itheproofofstupidity in What were you doing when you received your acceptance?   
    Got accepted to Columbia's HiLi program when I was checking my email during a thesis-writing break!
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    historygeek reacted to psstein in Applications 2019   
    IF you can afford the MAPSS, then it's a far better option. If you can't, my answer is "take neither."
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    historygeek got a reaction from Karou in Applications 2019   
    My assumed rejection from Toronto was wrong! Just got the acceptance email. No funding, though. 
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    historygeek got a reaction from Aithera in Applications 2019   
    My assumed rejection from Toronto was wrong! Just got the acceptance email. No funding, though. 
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    historygeek reacted to fordlandia in Applications 2019   
    Thank you @Karou and congratulations on accepting Duke! ?
    I see you are new to the site - this is the history forum, so you will probably find an answer on the Psychology forum:
    https://forum.thegradcafe.com/forum/8-psychology/
     
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    historygeek got a reaction from nycBx in Applications 2019   
    Something that I learned myself very recently: do research and don't get caught up on prestige for MA programs. 
    A week after receiving (and accepting) an offer for a full-tuition scholarship for a Masters program (which is very rare), I was accepted into the HiLi program at Columbia with a fellowship. Given that the program was a Columbia program and located in Paris (closer to archives), I began to question if accepting my fully-funded offer was actually the right move. Spoiler alert: it was. The program at Columbia is a year, which would toss me right into the application cycle again with very little time. I also know that my interests are changing, so a two-year program would be better. Another big thing was the money. Even though I got a fellowship, it was only 20%. I would have to pay 80% tuition, living expenses in Paris, relocation costs, and a $1,000 enrollment fee. Even though Columbia is an Ivy, it ultimately wouldn't be worth it to go. 
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    historygeek reacted to dr. t in Applications 2019   
    I can't speak for physics, but there are no programs in History that have spring admissions and are worth attending. 
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    historygeek got a reaction from I_Am_In_Paine in Applications 2019   
    From what I've seen, spring admission doesn't really exist in history PhD programs. 
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    historygeek got a reaction from OHSP in Applications 2019   
    From what I've seen, spring admission doesn't really exist in history PhD programs. 
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    historygeek reacted to andnothing in Applications 2019   
    Congrats to everyone so far! I've been accepted to six MA programs which is exciting. I haven't heard anything from the 7th so I am assuming that it is a rejection. Unfortunately, news about funding hasn't been as exciting. Still waiting to hear back from 3 programs and I'm on the wait list for 2 of the schools. My top school has me on their wait list for funding, but the graduate director said there is still an "excellent chance" to receive a GE position. I know to not put too much into that but it gives me some hope.
    The pessimistic side of me is thinking that I won't receive funding anywhere and, honestly, I don't think I could accept an offer where I would have to take loans out to pay for tuition. It definitely puts a damper on my excitement.  
    I know there is still a month and half to go but this waiting has been excruciating.
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    historygeek reacted to PsyDuck90 in Does prestige really matter?   
    If your mentor at NC State is a leader in your field, than that is far more prestigious than being an ivy league. In graduate school, the top programs are highly ranked because of the faculty and research located in that program. Also, that faculty's connections will probably open way more doors than a lesser known individual in an ivy league. Often times, ivy league schools have the prestige because of the doors they open, but if the key is the POI at NC State, I would go there. 
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    historygeek reacted to DataAnalyst in Villanova 2019!   
    Hello, so good to be here. I am an international student who has been admitted into VU for Master's in Applied Statistics, although I am still waiting for funding details. I am very excited about VU and would like to attend. Incase you get any information along the way, I would appreciate also sharing as I haven't been in the US before. Warm regards 
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    historygeek got a reaction from futuredrb in What were you doing when you received your acceptance?   
    Got accepted to Columbia's HiLi program when I was checking my email during a thesis-writing break!
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    historygeek got a reaction from Nothingtown in What were you doing when you received your acceptance?   
    Got accepted to Columbia's HiLi program when I was checking my email during a thesis-writing break!
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    historygeek got a reaction from Karou in Applications 2019   
    Something that I learned myself very recently: do research and don't get caught up on prestige for MA programs. 
    A week after receiving (and accepting) an offer for a full-tuition scholarship for a Masters program (which is very rare), I was accepted into the HiLi program at Columbia with a fellowship. Given that the program was a Columbia program and located in Paris (closer to archives), I began to question if accepting my fully-funded offer was actually the right move. Spoiler alert: it was. The program at Columbia is a year, which would toss me right into the application cycle again with very little time. I also know that my interests are changing, so a two-year program would be better. Another big thing was the money. Even though I got a fellowship, it was only 20%. I would have to pay 80% tuition, living expenses in Paris, relocation costs, and a $1,000 enrollment fee. Even though Columbia is an Ivy, it ultimately wouldn't be worth it to go. 
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    historygeek got a reaction from DataAnalyst in What were you doing when you received your acceptance?   
    When I got my second acceptance, I was in the car and saw Hamilton right after! 
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    historygeek reacted to fartsmeller in Applications 2019   
    Way too much thought being put into this. The message @historygeek wrote is a fine example if you are declining. 
    If you are accepting, usually you just email the department head letting them know and asking what you need to do moving forward. 
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    historygeek reacted to fordlandia in Applications 2019   
    Similar question to @historygeek - since this is my first application cycle, I'm unfamiliar with how one should let a department know that they are accepting/rejecting an offer. Is there a broader thread that is useful on this subject - the search topic for this particular forum is failing me?
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    historygeek got a reaction from ssmall1 in Applications 2019   
    Could I have some feedback on this response re: the HiLi program? I want to avoid burning bridges with the school in general. 
    I am writing in response to your offer of admission to the Masters in History and Literature at Columbia University. While I was delighted at the offer, I regret to inform you that I will not be accepting your offer of admission. Thank you so much for your time and consideration. 
     
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    historygeek reacted to OHSP in Do top grad schools care about your course load?   
    Controversial statement but US PhD programs are just rigorous in a very different way. I think people outside of the US, unfamiliar with the US system, assume that the two years of coursework are "unnecessary", time-wasting, etc (these are opinions I encountered when I was writing my MA outside of the US). Coursework years are better considered as focused reading years that both compel you and provide you with time to establish breadth of knowledge, to diversify research interests, and to work towards your project with faculty you might not otherwise encounter (and who often have thoughtful advice to offer re your work). Sometimes I've hated the coursework, but it's already made the dissertation I'm working towards so much better. Being in the US has made me even more skeptical of 3 to 4 year PhD programs--it's enough time to write a focused dissertation on a specialized subject, but I don't think it's enough time to become truly well-versed in literature across multiple fields. I'm really glad I didn't enter a program that would have had me writing my dissertation proposal and dissertation (and little else) right away--which isn't to say that I won't use the writing I've worked on in coursework years. US departments know about these differences, and so Oxbridge prestige doesn't mean all that much. 
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