[Bad AW score]

I was similarly stressed out about my 4 AW score (and much lower Quant score), but I just started my first semester at Berkeley, so it can work out. Fit and the strength of your application as a whole are the important things. Good luck!

[Re-take GRE for better scores in AW?]

Hi @shieldmaiden! I scored a 4 on the AW section of the GRE as well and was similarly concerned about how it would impact my chances. I ended up not retaking the test and was admitted to Berkeley, so if the other aspects of your application are strong a lower AW score doesn't seem to be the end of the world (at least in my case). Best of luck on your applications!

[Fall 2019 Visit Dates]

Duke: Feb 21-23

UC Boulder: Feb 28-March 1 

University of Alabama: February 28-March 2

Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL):  February 28-March 2

Indiana University: March 1

U Wisconsin-Madison: March 3-5

Illinois (Urbana): March 4-5

Stanford: March 6-8

Northwestern: March 7-9

Saint Louis University: March 8

UC Santa Barbara: March 8

Florida State University: March 12

University of Minnesota: March 14-15

UC Santa Cruz: March 14

UC Berkeley: March 16-18

Kansas: March 17-19

Vanderbilt: March 21-22

Rice University: March 21-23

USC: March 24-26

UT Austin: March 28-30

UC Davis: April 2

U Oregon: April 4-6

[2019 Acceptances]

Hi @FiguresIII, my email did have funding information included.

[2019 Acceptances]

Thanks @sugilite! It was a form email from the DGS, not a POI. Best of luck if you're still waiting to hear from them. I'm a medievalist, if that helps.

[2019 Acceptances]

Just accepted to Berkeley!!! I had completely written off Berkeley as an implied rejection, and was bracing myself for a shut out, so try to stay hopeful friends. 

[2019 Acceptances]

Congratulations, @FiguresIII! Was it from a POI or does it seem like everyone who was accepted would have received the email?

[Shellacked again...]

Ugh, waiting to hear from Berkeley, so of course a California telemarketer calls...

[2019 Applicants]

Just saw the Stanford acceptance on the results board (congrats). Does anyone know if they notify in waves since they call? My application portal still just says submitted. 

[2019 Applicants]

Do you guys think we're likely to hear from Berkeley this week? Perhaps the next?

 

[2019 Acceptances]

I'm out of upvotes, but congrats to the Nebraska, UT, and Duke acceptances!

[2019 Applicants]

Hi @Mumasatus, I'm currently finishing up a Master's of Library Science at the UIUC iSchool and would be happy to answer any questions you or your daughter might have about the program. Also, I scored a 4 on the AW section and have a truly awful Quant score and haven't found either to be an issue so far.  

[Roll Call 2019]

I'm a Medievalist with a focus on book history/material studies!

[Writing Sample Length Restriction]

Hi all,

I'm a bit (2 pages) over the writing sample limit for an application, but one of my professors suggested that I change the font size to TNR 11 instead of going with the usual 12-point font. I'm inclined to trust this professor's opinion (they recently graduated from where I'm applying to), but I don't want to raise any eyebrows with a smaller font size. 

Any thoughts?

[Quick question: writing sample page limits and notes/works cited]

Hi,

Unless it is specified that the page count includes citations, most of the schools I'm applying to only consider the actual essay when factoring the page count. So since your argument ends on page 23, you should be solid. Even if the page count does include citations, I doubt that sending in a ~27 page paper would be the end of the world, but perhaps someone else can give you a more concrete answer!

Good luck!

[Quick Question about Stanford's SOP Length]

Brilliant, thanks @loffire, @WildeThing @Warelin! 

[Quick Question about Stanford's SOP Length]

Hi all,

I hope everyone's applications are going well!

I'm trying to tighten up my statement of purpose for Stanford and their website and the application state that the page limit is two pages. Does anyone know if the limit is for double or single spaced pages? 

Thanks!

 

[Should you send ALL GRE scores?]

Hi @natalielouise,

I'm sure others will have better insight into your question than I do, but I just wanted to put in a reassuring word. From everything I've read and heard, GRE scores (especially for the quant section) are the least important aspect of your application. My own quant score is appallingly low, but I believe my verbal and subject test will make it less of a concern. If I were you, I would definitely send the test with the highest verbal score and then try to let it go. If your undergrad and grad GPA don't raise any red flags and your SOP/writing sample/letters of rec/fit are solid, I don't think any of your GRE scores should tank your application. 

Best of luck!

[SoP Swap!]

Feel free to PM me a link to your SOP and I'll give some feedback and send you mine!

[SoP Swap!]

Hi all,

I'm in the process of finishing up a rough draft of my statement of purpose and was hoping to get some feedback. If someone would be willing to take a look at mine,  I would be happy to make it a swap and evaluate your SoP in return. 

Thanks!