[Fall 2019 Applicants]

49 minutes ago, G_speed said:

The main thing I did was to move back to my geographic area of research interest and take about a year of university-level courses in the local language. In retrospect, there were more things I could have done but didn't, such as improve my GRE scores, publish original work, get involved at local conferences and seek out work opportunities (paid or volunteer) that would have related to my scholarly aspirations. I would recommend getting started on these things as soon as possible while the frustration of rejection is still fresh in your mind, you'll thank yourself when the next application cycle comes around. Good luck! 

Thank you for sharing! Congratulations on your admission!

[Fall 2019 Applicants]

1 hour ago, G_speed said:

Welp, got the expected rejections from NYU and Harvard. NYU was just not a very great fit so no surprise there. Some mild disappointment about Harvard, as the fit was actually quite strong, but obviously it is not really a shock. 

Basically, I am waiting to hear back about one admissions decision (where it seems as though I've been waitlisted) and two funding decisions, but fortunately I was admitted to one of my better fitting programs (UCSD) so I'll be happy if that's where I end up. 

Just for those who haven't gotten any admits: this is my third time going through this process. I think it's quite common for it to take multiple applications for this to pan out, and even though it's a brutal process, my willingness to have gone through this process so many times (rather than just losing interest after the first or second) really showed me that this is in fact something I care about doing. So if possible, try and use all this as a litmus test for your commitment to this endeavor. Maybe you find out you're really not that into it and pursue other things that you deem to be more worth your time, or maybe you find that you are, and you use the next 6 months to bolster your application package in ways that make you more attractive to an even wider array of programs (I moved back to my geographic area of interest after my first rejection, which was great for both my application and quality of life). At the end of the day, these outcomes are both ok.   

 

 

Hi G_speed, could I ask about what did you do during the gap time between your first or second round of application? I was rejected by five schools already, and the only school that gave me offer seemed to have no funding for me. I am seeking advice on how to boost my application next year. If you would like to share your experience, I really appreciate it!

[Fall 2019 Applicants]

8 minutes ago, Andromeda3921 said:

Ugh, I feel you! It is my top choice as well! Hope we both get in! 

And I'm sorry, I 'm not sure. I'd hazard a guess of maybe 20-25? (This is only a guess, pliss not to panic anybody - I know I would if I saw this!) 

P.S: Anyone waiting on NYU should hear over this week as well, I mailed the adcomm head. Though I was rejected, best of luck to you guys out here! Also, don't panic if they haven't reached out yet, I don't think that's necessarily the case for NYU to do interviews/early acceptances. 

Hi! May I ask which track of anthropology in CUNY and NYU you applied for? I've been waiting for socio-track in NYU and bio-track in CUNY for a long time. I only applied for 7 schools and was turned down by four already... I kind of losing hope right now

[Fall 2019 Applicants]

3 hours ago, chojo said:

I was invited for an interview at GWU which will be Wednesday Feb 20th. The email was from the DGS and said they had slots across the day. Hope this is helpful.

Wish you all the luck! I did not hear from GWU for a while. I guess I'll probably be rejected...

[Fall 2019 Applicants]

9 hours ago, Anama said:

NYU just posted on their social media that this week all early admissions went out. I'm not sure if the process is terminated now or if they have a second wave through waitlists.

Thank you for the information! I feel doomed right now... 

[Fall 2019 Applicants]

Hi everybody, does anyone hear back from NYU, Yale, CUNY, and GWU? I got no interviews, waitlist emails, or rejections in my portal. I am so freaked out these days...