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3 minutes ago, barker said:
I received $20k/year and I am definitely super grateful, but also daunted by how expensive it still is ?
That's exactly what I was thinking - I received a good amount as well, but the 48k/year total estimate is a bit daunting.
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Curious, for other YDS admits, did you receive your financial aid package yet? ?
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5 hours ago, PBenjy said:
Last year it looks like the decisions were posted online in the afternoon. I wish they automatically released at midnight tonight though!!
In the afternoon today, or in the afternoon tomorrow?
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Just now, rejectedndejected said:
Congrats Fordlandia and Muse. I wish I got in also. If you don't mind me asking, what were your GRE scores that you were worried weren't competitive? Were they above HDS medians? Sorry to ask for so much, just trying to assess why I got dinged. How was your language prep?
@rejectedndejected my GRE scores were reasonably low for the MTS program, 159Verbal, 154Quant, 4.5AW. Not even sure they were above the median, and as for language training, I am an intermediate reader, writer, and speaker for the language I needed for study. Despite this, after looking at HDS sample language exam, I would probably need further schooling.
Honestly, I think it was my writing sample, personal statement, and recommendation letters that got me over. I went to a small liberal arts school for undergrad and had very involved mentors who could write strong letters.
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Absolutely thrilled - got into the MTS program this morning with full tuition + 8k/year stipend! Never thought I'd make it this far, but it appears GRE scores are not everything!
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14 hours ago, rejectedndejected said:
Thanks. This is gold. If only someone had posted this last year before I got rejected by YDS... You know anything about time travel? Back in '82, I could throw a pigskin a quarter mile. I'd also go back in time and contact Yale faculty.
Also, XYpathos, do you know if Harvard is of this same mindset?
If I could speak to this @rejectedndejected , I know a couple of people attending HDS and the admissions committee often admits people without any contact with prospective advisors or campus visits. No interviews are given either, so it really seems that it is solely about the strength of the application.
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1 hour ago, sladjieaafnaledjalijwrf said:
Hi I plan to apply to history Ph.D. programs this fall, and I have a few questions related to the GPA requirements.
1. Currently my major GPA is 3.85 and I am concerned if this grade is too low for me to apply to the tier 1 programs.
2.Will my grades next semester (the semester in which I will be applying) matter during the application process?
Thank you for your help!
The forum suggested by @TMP is an excellent resource.
As for your question about GPA, your grades are typically not more important than your personal statement, writing sample, and letters of recommendation. Truthfully, graduate programs are looking for your ability to thoughtfully engage with your subject's historiography and to convincingly write research papers. An applicant with a 3.5 GPA for example, whose writing sample is compelling and offers a series of prospective research questions built upon that research, is much more likely to get into elite programs than an applicant with a 3.9 GPA, who simply regurgitates preexisting theses and who fails to propose interesting research questions. In short, while GPA is an important factor, I would recommend spend your remaining time in school bolstering your writing sample, building relationships with professors who can speak to your intellect, and coming up with a list of questions you are interested in exploring furthering. ?
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Just now, Karou said:
Thank you @fordlandia, it's definitely a great feeling to have made the decision, and to go somewhere I'm very excited about! I'm assuming your visit went well also! Do you think you'll go to UT Austin?
@elx, I meant to comment on that earlier but it slipped my mind, in regards to your 1-year program dilemma, if you do get into Oxford, I know it's possible for MSt students to transfer into the two-year program (I'm assuming since you're an Americanist you've applied to the History program (?) which also has a 2-year track. They've revamped the programs recently so it's a bit confusing, they used to have separate programs for European and American history), so that could be a possibility for you. Of course, adding one year to your MA is also a significant financial decision so taking a year out could be the better option!
The visit went very well - was floored with the number of resources the university has for graduate students. I definitely plan on accepting the offer once things settle down. Curious, after this taxing application season, how are you feeling about accepting Duke's offer?
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2 hours ago, Karou said:
Amazing news @fordlandia, congratulations!
On my end, I've officially committed to Duke, feels good to know where I'll be going! Now I get to do fun stuff like Visa paperwork. Yay.
Thank you @Karou and congratulations on accepting Duke! ?
7 minutes ago, LethalIntent024 said:So currently I'm freaking out because I don't know what to think.
I applied to University of Florida's Clinical Psychology program with an emphasis in Neuropsychology and noticed someone received an offer of admission last Friday. I've been compulsively checking my email every 10 minutes for the last few days and have even reached out to PI's I'm interested in to see when I'd hear an official decision. Of course, no response yet. Should I expect a rejection? I've read some programs send out their offers in waves and that I could still be in the running but I'm not sure. If ANYONE has gone through this before, please give me clarity/closure lol
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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1 hour ago, historygeek said:
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.
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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5 hours ago, Inquisition historian said:
Congratulations fellow Latin Americanist!
Thank you so much! Curious, are you planning on attending Temple?
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11 minutes ago, luz.colorada said:
Luis Campos is amazing!
Did you go to UNM for undergrad? I was surprised, I didn't know about Campos; his profile isn't listed under the History faculty.
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Congratulations @historygeek ! Funded master's are uncommon so that's awesome! ?
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2 minutes ago, spacea said:
Same. I applied to 5 schools and have radio silence from all of them so far (two of those I know notify later in March or beginning of April). The silence is terrible, though. It constantly makes me wonder whether it is an implied rejection, or some unofficial waitlist, or just the POI having a tight schedule.
I feel the same way! So many people on the forum have at least most of their responses in, and here I am anxiously awaiting 5 out of 6. ?
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5 minutes ago, daradara said:
Have you seen the newest thread, 2019 Visit Days/Decisions? People have given lists of questions they asked/think people should generally ask. It is a very useful thread and I suggest reading it if you have not!
Thank you for this - hadn't seen the threat yet! ?
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14 hours ago, AfricanusCrowther said:
Hi, bitter grad student here to implore you to ask about sixth-year funding on your visiting weekends. Don’t accept vague reassurances along the lines of “well, sixth-year students often find their way to getting funding somehow.” Get a clear answer. Talk to advanced grad students and read the student newspaper/union newsletter if you have to. And treat periods of “austerity” at universities with the utmost seriousness.
Thank you for this excellent advice - I would not have thought to ask about this! Speaking of which, am visiting Austin this weekend and was wondering if anyone has last minute advice, questions I should ask, etc. Although I've made a running list and browsed the "Interviews and Visits" forum, it'd be good to get a sense of what history applicants have asked during their interviews?
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1 hour ago, rejectedndejected said:
Also, today I got an e-mail from Harvard Divinity School saying, inter alia: "we have organized a webinar entitled “Preparing for What’s Next,” which will take place on Thursday, February 28th from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST."
Do you guys think that only students that they are planning to admit received these notices? Or do you think it was sent to all applicants? Maybe I'm reading way too far into this, but admissions season is a stressful time, and analyzing minutia makes the time tick by quickly...
I got the same invitation and thought similarly to you. However, after checking with a friend who is currently attending HDS, it appears that this email is sent to every single person who applied. Wishing you were right though!
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On 2/19/2019 at 7:31 PM, Historiker said:
Is there any scenario in which any of you would turn down a funded PhD offer from a rank 15-20 program with decent fit for a partially funded or unfunded MA offer from a rank 1-5 program with perfect fit, with the ultimate goal of getting into a rank 1-5 PhD program rather than a rank 15-20 PhD program?
Edit: I should probably add, I mean the rankings from that Science Advances paper that @telkanuru has posted a few times, not U.S. News or anything like that.
Could you provide the link that @telkanuru has referenced?
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31 minutes ago, OHSP said:
Unfortunately it's actually just that the incoming cohort is designed to be very small, weather didn't really affect the department this year. The prospective students day has been announced.
Thank you for this! So it's safe to assume that if we didn't see an invite for prospective student's day, its probably a no?
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26 minutes ago, historygeek said:
Has anyone heard from NYU?
8 minutes ago, elx said:No!!! and it's driving me nuts! aaaaa!!! There's been acceptances occasionally on the results page. If you hear something, please let me know ?
Nothing on my end either ? Judging from the results page from last year, they used to send out interview invites in late-January/early-February so it might be a no from them. Fingers crossed for all of us though!
2019 MDiv MTS MA Applications
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I asked the Financial Aid office at HDS a similar question about how financial aid is determined. What they told me was that:
"HDS has two aid programs: merit and need-based. Merit aid recipients are selected by the admissions committee on the strength of their application. HDS offers merit to about 20% of the admitted class and those awards include a full tuition scholarship and a stipend ranging from $8,000 to $10,000 to help with living expenses. For students who are not offered merit, we have a need-based program which most of our students qualify for. Need-based scholarships for the 18-19 academic year range from a half-tuition scholarship to a full-tuition scholarship."
Not sure if this fully answers your question, but I hope it helps!