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What is your focus? Hopefully we hear back soon! Seems like a great program.

Unfortunately received a rejection from Columbia, but I’m not too surprised. Anyone else apply to University of Washington?

Looks like some Columbia rejections went out. Anyone else still have nothing in their portal?

Seems like yesterday was slow for decisions. Anyone have any insight as to whether Columbia and NYU are still sending acceptances?

Thanks for the insight! Now hopefully they send acceptances in waves as well...

Ahh, same here. Can anyone shed light as to if NYU sends out rejections in waves? Side note, what is your time period/regional field?

Congrats! What field/time period do you work in?

Sorry to hear about UW! I applied to work with Dr. Bailkin. As for BC, I also applied to work with Dr. Savage. I love his work and he seems like a genuinely nice person. Hopefully we both get in to BC!

So nice to find some other British/Irish historians! Where all did you apply? I applied to NYU, BC, U of Washington, Columbia, and CU Boulder.

I also applied to BC with a focus in Modern British History! I believe after chatting with the graduate program assistant that results will be released on February 17.

Hi all, saw NYU sent out rejections today. If there’s nothing in my portal, should I take that as a good sign?

Anyone else just waiting in complete radio silence? Applied to 5 schools and haven’t heard a peep.

Anyone want to claim the CU Boulder acceptance and maybe confirm their field? Thanks!

Thank you so much!

@ghj00 sorry to bug you again, was the offer strictly via email or was it updated in the portal as well? Thanks!

Thank you so much! I’m modern Europe, so there is hope yet... Side note, does anyone know if all U of Washington acceptances are sent out same day only?

University of Washington admit, would you mind sharing the initials of your POI or sending me a message?

Has anyone heard from University of Washington? Seems they start letting at least a few people know around this time.

To the person who posted an NYU interview—do you mind sharing your regional focus? As a question to the forum, do you know if NYU requires an interview for admission?

@whatkilledthedinosaurs I also applied to Boston, Columbia and NYU for Modern British History, and have not heard anything yet. Hopefully we will hear at least something soon.

@HistNerd if you don’t mind me asking, what is your regional focus? I also applied to Columbia.

I'm definitely still keeping Washington on my list... after conferring with my POI there, her research is too compelling and relevant to my own. I have felt that it has been hard to find a decent number of schools with British historians related to my interests. I've apparenty looked at Rappaport's page before, not sure why she dropped off my radar. I think UCSB scared me a bit with "competitive basis" funding, but I'll have to contact the graduate assistant for just how many have received packages. Thank you for your suggestions!

Thanks your your insight! I do have an appropriate length writing sample, but unfortunately not one that includes both English and French sources. I do have a couple of weeks to expand on my sample, however, so a decent rewrite is definitely possible for me. In terms of cultural history, I do have interest in race and "What is Britishness" on film, i.e. examining film such as Zulu and Zulu Dawn. This is the subject one independent study focused on and actually more or less the topic my writing sample is based in. I've also done some research on broader popular culture on 1960s London, specifically focusing on the program Ready, Steady, Go! I agree that my topics need to be narrowed quite a bit. Hopefully I can make up my mind before applications are due. ? I'll check out Roy Porter. On a quick glance, he seems like an incredibly interesting fellow--no doubt much of his work is the same.

Hi all, PhD hopeful here applying for programs in Modern British History. Looking to study material culture, general cultural history, history of fashion , history of welfare with a focus on Swinging London. Applying to: 1) NYU 2) Columbia 3) University of Washington 4) Boston College 5) CU Boulder (master's for this program) Undergraduate degree in English literature with a minor in British History (including independent study courses with my undergraduate advisor) and study abroad stint at Queen Mary University of London Intermediate reading level in French, possibly taking summer course in German next year before entrance Undergrad GPA of 3.83 GRE Verbal 162 and Analytical Writing of 5.0 Research experience for local non-profit analyzing potential historical significance of Denver properties No thesis experience (graduated in 3 years to save that $$$) Will have very strong letters with primary letter written by British historian who was my undergrad advisor I realize that 3/5 of my choices are ultra competitive. Any recs for last minute programs to apply to? I'm only interested in applying to a small numbers of programs with high possibility of funding because of my socioeconomic situation. Thank you!

Hi all. Hope this admissions cycle brings great things for you. I am looking to apply to a PhD program, specializing in Modern Britain with a focus in cultural and social history. I have a particular interest in post-WWII London and the Swinging Sixties. Does anyone have any recommendations for programs and professors who work primarily in this area? I have a short list going, but would appreciate any input. I will be applying in Fall 2019. Thank you!