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    2018 Fall
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  1.    trolleyproblem reacted to a post in a topic: Rants, Venting, and Speculation
  2.    Neither Here Nor There reacted to a post in a topic: PHILOSOPHY M.A. ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION 2018
  3. incredulous_stare
    Very true. Really is a case-by-case basis, though the offer that is funded will almost always be the more "safe" bet. However, I tend to consider factors involving back-up plans as well. We all know how hard the job market for philosophy is. So part of my thinking was "If I were go to Oxford and eventually pursue a non-academic career, then I would be much better off than if I had gone to a publicly unknown (though good reputation within phil) school for a terminal MA". Additionally, I thought Oxford would leave me better off (though maybe by not that much) with respect to getting a job in philosophy, which I want to maximize my chances for in any way I can (besides doing anything immoral). This is a really interesting discussion though! I know that there may be some who disagree with my decision, even if they had all the information I have.
  4.    incredulous_stare reacted to a post in a topic: PHILOSOPHY M.A. ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION 2018
  5.    Rose-Colored Beetle reacted to a post in a topic: Final Decisions / Accepting Offers Fall 2018!
  6. incredulous_stare
    I've accepted Oxford's offer for their MSt in Philosophical Theology!
  7. incredulous_stare
    I agree as well! I was accepted for a masters program in philosophical theology at Oxford despite getting an A- in the phil theology course I took at my institution (though it was during my sophomore year before I took a significant amount of philosophy courses)
  8. incredulous_stare
    I myself faced a decision between an MSt in phil theology at Oxford and the MA at Northern Illinois. While I think "don't go unless funded" rule is generally a good rule, I believe there are exceptions. For a number of factors I've decided to go for the MSt. DM if you wanna talk more!
  9.    incredulous_stare reacted to a post in a topic: 2018 Acceptance/Rejection Thread
  10. incredulous_stare
    Officially declined NIU's offer.
  11.    incredulous_stare reacted to a post in a topic: 2018 Acceptance/Rejection Thread
  12.    Kantattheairport reacted to a post in a topic: Declining Offers 2018
  13. incredulous_stare
    Declined Georgia State and will probably decline NIU within the next week
  14.    elviejo reacted to a post in a topic: 2018 Acceptance/Rejection Thread
  15. incredulous_stare
    I see that someone reported a rejection from UVA. Did anyone else hear back from them recently?
  16.    edgedancer reacted to a post in a topic: Master's Admissions 2018 (MA, MTS, ThM or Mdiv)
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  21. incredulous_stare
    Thanks!!
  22. incredulous_stare
    I was just accepted earlier today for Oxford's MSt in Philosophical Theology! Definitely a niche area so I wouldn't be surprised if there isn't anyone else here who applied for this program, but the program regularly places its graduates in top 20 PGR PhD programs so I'm pretty stoked that I was accepted. Probably will accept the offer, given the lack of success in PhD applications this cycle
  23. incredulous_stare
    Though rejected for their MPhil, I was accepted for Oxford's MSt in Philosophical Theology. I was torn between which of the two I'd prefer, so it's kind of nice that they ended up making the decision for me. Super stoked. Will probably end up going there!
  24.    incredulous_stare reacted to a post in a topic: Choosing an MA offer over a PhD offer
  25. incredulous_stare
    I applied mid-January. The deadline for both applications was Jan 19th! How about you? I think it says that they typically make decisions 6-8 weeks after the deadline.
  26. incredulous_stare
    Anybody here apply to Oxford's MPhil or MSt program in Philosophical Theology? I applied to both but have yet to hear from either.
  27. incredulous_stare
    No worries man haha. This is why written communication is not the best
  28. incredulous_stare
    Just this morning
  29. incredulous_stare
    Solicited responses I received: CUNY: Rejected UVA: "unlikely though far from impossible" that theyd offer me a spot. They don't do a waitlist Amherst: "with any luck you'll know my status by end of the week". Da freak does 'with any luck' mean. Should I expect a rejection? UT Austin: "neither accepted nor waitlisted at this time". Omg just tell me I'm rejected lol UCSB: made some preliminary decisions, still making decisions till early April Arizona: made first offers already, "if waitlisted, you will receive an email within two weeks" Rutgers: Rejected, of course Havent heard back from UNC or Cornell
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