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Thanks for all the responses. I am in comparative colonialism. The intellectual fit of the department is there but a bigger stretch than others programs (ie my main region of focus only has one professor in an area studies department-no PhD option-but there are individuals doing comparative colonialism in the history department). The program does have a record for comparative history and said area studies POI’s book was a great help with my MA thesis and is topically relevant, but I anticipate expanding in a different direction. Thanks for all the feedback

Hey all. I’ve lurked anonymously for a bit, but first post. I have applied to history PhDs this round. I have only received one offer from Rutgers. It’s a good offer and an excellent program for particular fields. I just don’t know how well if fits my interests. I am also slightly concerned with the placement record outside of Women’s and African-American History. I am considering reapplying to programs. However I don’t know how different my application would be apart from some work and more language training (good on two languages but might need to start a third) and perhaps expanding my MA thesis. Another factor is that my SO will be at Columbia. I probably won’t restrict myself regionally, but would really only want to go beyond NYC if it was my dream program. Rutgers is fairly close which is a point in its favor, but I wouldn’t be able to reapply if I turn it down now, obviously. If anyone has more insight on the program or an unbiased opinion, I’d really appreciate it!