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CUNY MA shouldn’t be on the radar. It’s not worth it. I had the same question here a while back. It’s nothing more than a cash cow. And tufts, if money is not much of an issue.

Congrats! Are you gonna take it?

Anyone accepted or waitlisted at UVA planning on declining?

Kind of a late response, sorry. Honestly, those are both great programs from what I understand. Small programs can be beneficial, because you will probably get more of your professors time. And since MA is short you'd wnat to get as much face time as possible to secure a decent LOR. However, a big programs may allow you to find you own niche of people within the the grad students. For your worry about Atlanta for a queer individual.. I wouldn't worry to much about it. I have an aunt who lives in AT and its much more of a big-city metropolitan type of city than you'd expect. AT is surprisingly diverse and any big city like that, most "non-traditional" type of people are usually alright (I'm a minority in the South too, but live in a metro) lol. Besides, it is only two years and then you can move to your next city.

I was in a similar situation last year. So, I can sympathize. If you'd like i can look at your paper too, I'm not an ancient person.. but I can probably help with the logic or writing. I teach at a university where they have an amazing ancient prof from UT and i can ask him to see if he'd be willing to help you out. He's very busy with his own stuff (studens, referring etc.) but I can definitely ask. Also, may I ask where are you located? I could suggest some other resources, I know of some schools that do writing sample workshops during the fall. PM me if you're interested.

Tufts does have an upper hand... in a way I guess... but again like others have said, money and debt should be one of your top concerns in this field. Jobs are very scarce and will be in the future. SFU is a great program and you wouldn't be in debt. Tufts might be better but it's not worth going into massive debt, which will accrue interest for 5-7 years. Unless you are going to make payments on those loans through out your MA and PhD. A debt of 20-30 k can balloon significantly in 5-7 years. There are amortization templates online, and just go put some numbers in those and you will see how fast debt can go up when left unpaid, with interest just expounding for 5-7 years. So, unless you have money and won't need much debt, then tuft should be an option. Otherwise, go with SFU and forget Tufts. Seriously, it's simply not worth it.

You didn’t take metaphysic or epistemology?? Hmm those are somewhat important.. but obviously you’re good enough to make it to these top schools. So, I’m sure you’d be fine Honestly, both choices are great. But, if money isn’t a thing you should choose tufts. But, I’d go where you’d pay the least.

I’m sure there are a decent number of people. 4 is pretty high and I’m sure you’ll get a spot. What’s your AOI?

Well... damn..

Where do you decide to go?

Do you know your spot on the list at KU? I’ve heard through previous prof that they do usually end up going down the list.

hmmm interesting.... can i ask how do you know this? are you currently at CUNY?

So, I got rejected from CUNY for phd but got an email from them about their MA (unfunded lol). Besides the you're an excellent candidate but unfortunately you didn't make the PhD... blah blah ha.. the email seems to make the MA program sound great and very affordable (it actually kinda is, comparativly to other masters programs) First, I didn't even know they had an MA program. It's supposedly 3 semester long and is taught the "same" as the PhD students. I've been accepted to couple of schools and wait-listed at 2 more, so, I'm not going to take this "offer," but, I'm wondering whether anybody knows anything about CUNY's MA program. They don't have a placement record on the website.. or what help they provide for MA studetns (i couldn't find any, at least). Anyway, if anybody has heard anything or knows anybody at the MA program there... info would be helpful. For me and others who might have gotten the same email and may not have any other offers.

Just got an acceptance from them. Was soloicited though. This last Thursday is when they were suppose to send mine. (Heard through a previous prof). Just mentioning that for date accuracy. Lol

Oxford and ND? Hmm where do you get more money or spend the least? Ha

Hmmm okay. I figured they have had to put something out by now.. but just hadn’t seen or heard anything

Anybody know anything about U of Kansas? Have they put out any results... rejections, acceptances, waitlists ...?

Oh awesome! Thank you!

Wait listed at UVA. This is by far my top choice currently. So, if you're accepted or waitlisted at UVA but plan on going somewhere else please turn down the offers. I did email them and Walter Ott responded. The email did say that he thinks an offer is unlikely but still.. haha it could happen? Btw who thinks that GRE scores can play a decent role in a applicant getting an offer vs. wait listed?

Just wondering.., is there fundjng?

Woah. Hopefully they’ll get in somewhere.

Yea. I emailed them and they cleared it up. So, taking back what i said about their system. haha

Rejected (finally) at Pitt. But, my decision portal said the app was incomplete... not sure how to take that. Seems kinda shitty to not tell me until now and make it seem like I was rejected because of an incomplete application but also say that we had many application this year .. etc etc. .. Or tell me what was missing. but... oh well. not much I can do now. Update: Emailed them and they cleared it up. Not a problem.

Ahh okay. Same here... not sure what to make of it .. lol

That’s is odd. You should see if the ND ppl can give you some info to their decision. Mare you waitlisted at Pitt?