
Cryss
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Comparative Literature 2020
Cryss replied to theatergeek's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
It doesn't seem so. Haven't seen any on the results page nor in the threads yet. -
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Cryss replied to SomethingWicked's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Wow! That's hella scary. Great that they're interested enough to want more info from you, but still anxiety-inducing for sure. Good luck! -
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Cryss replied to SomethingWicked's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I only applied to 1 school that interviews also. I'm currently trying not to think about it too much just yet, but if it does happen, I will prepare by making sure I go over my materials with a fine-tooth comb. I don't feel the need to read other materials because it's just impossible to know everything, and it's understandable to say "I haven't read that work yet, actually" if it comes up. We're obviously not scholarly experts in our sub-fields yet. Being an expert in your own work and materials, however, seems like a much better way to go, and is akin to being questioned after presenting your work at an academic conference. Side note: Any one else feeling more and more inadequate the closer we get to hearing back? -
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Cryss replied to SomethingWicked's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Congratulations to you all! Great news to begin the season. Good luck on your interviews! You got this! -
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Cryss replied to SomethingWicked's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
There are a handful of schools that interview (they are listed a few pages back on this thread), but interviewing is not the norm, thank goodness. -
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Cryss replied to SomethingWicked's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Yay! Congratulations!! -
Shellacked again...
Cryss replied to FreakyFoucault's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
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This would be my predicament if I get accepted anywhere. I'd be coming from abroad with my husband. There were schools I flat out could not apply to because it would be a struggle for even just 1 person to survive on their stipend, much less 2. I didn't apply to anywhere in California, but I love love these detailed stipend breakdowns because they're just so helpful for applicants to know. Thank you for sharing.
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Cryss replied to SomethingWicked's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Omg! I've only been waiting for almost 1 month and I feel like it's been forever. I can't even imagine. Good luck to everyone submitting the last of their apps! -
This is true! In my MA program, since most adjuncts weren't making much, it was common to find additional part-time adjunct positions at other Universities. However, my MA was not funded, so this is probably where the difference lies. PhD programs that are fully funded seem to be stricter with prohibiting outside work. Another option for supplementing the stipend may be on-campus jobs that orbit English, like Writing Center work, etc. There might be less of a stigma/prohibition because it's related. Bottom line for us is to definitely do the research and read the fine print. It is also important to understand the expected responsibilities for that program. If you are required to teach 2 classes per semester in years 2-4 on top of your own seminars/research/exams, a part-time job may not be a viable option at all, even if it is allowed.
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I imagine answers will vary vastly based on certain factors, for example, where someone is attending school. 25k will go further in some places as opposed to say, New York, or California. Cost of living matters, and in the link @politics 'n prose provided above, there is even a column that gives the cost of living index for each school's stipend in the area the school is located. Another factor would be what type of student you are. As an international student, I would be unable to work jobs outside the school during the semester, and unable to take loans (for the most part). Therefore, I would look for stipends that can cover my needs. If you have a spouse or family, your "basic" family needs look different from the needs of an individual. You might be able to share an apartment as a single person, but you would need your own space as a family. That's more money. For a PhD in general though, I think most schools try to give a stipend that is enough (barely) to cover basic needs for 1 person. I'm guessing the reason for this is that PhD programs aren't thrilled about you working another job while they are paying you, at least not full-time. Not too sure about part time. Finally, of course, comfort and expenses differ from person to person, making everyone's answers subjective to their own experiences, history and perception of their needs. For me, I looked at the stipend a school is offering (is it divided into 10 months or 12? Do they give you in a lump sum?) and researched the average rent, the cost of bills, groceries, fast internet, transportation, etc. in that particular area. Then repeated it for each school.
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Cryss replied to SomethingWicked's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I received an email yesterday about missing materials in my app. Does that mean that the review process is finally beginning??? Also, I'm sure this is gonna be the slowest 3 weeks ever. -
How much time do you have? There's an official site called World Education Services that converts your grades to US grades from whatever is the country of origin. It is NOT free to send a report to your school though. I was required to use it years ago to change my international high school grades to US equivalent. Maybe it can help you.
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Cryss replied to SomethingWicked's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Absolutely. Trying to find things to fill my time while convincing myself to exercise some self-control and patience. Failing so far. Anyone else finds it oddly satisfying seeing only green ticks on their application checklist for some schools? -
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Cryss replied to SomethingWicked's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I think in most schools this is only required if you accept an offer from them. Unless they list that the official ones were required on their website, I wouldn't worry about it. -
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Cryss replied to SomethingWicked's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Oh that is a nightmare. I hate when there are new requirements in fine print on the application itself. Much less a specific personal statement prompt?! Ew. I would probably do something in the middle of the road if it were me. Use your SoP definitely, but throw in a few lines or a paragraph about choosing this over STEM. -
What are you reading?
Cryss replied to queennight's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Love this idea. I've been looking for book and book series suggestions. I'm more into sci-fi/ fantasy/dystopian tho. I'm gonna do all my fun binge reading while I still can! -
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Cryss replied to SomethingWicked's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Sending positive energy to you! I really feel like it would be unfair and maybe even a bit snotty for schools to throw out an entire app for 1 late letter. My situation worked out, thankfully! I did ask another professor who agreed to write my letters. Then lo and behold, this evening, my old letter writer decided she would finish her two. Thankfully, my other professor was a good sport about the entire thing and he even told me to keep him updated with the whole process. Thanks to everyone who offered advice. Having a kind professor who was willing to help out in a bind definitely calmed my nerves. Hoping your situation works out as well @onerepublic96. You too @The Hoosier Oxonian -
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Cryss replied to SomethingWicked's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
This is exactly what I did. I mean, granted, after looking at those materials over the course of months, I had no desire to re-read a 25 page sample. But my decision to protect my sanity during this time included not re-reading anything I have sent. If there are mistakes, then ignorance is bliss. -
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Cryss replied to SomethingWicked's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Thanks. I do plan to email the 2 programs asking them if anything can be done. I have resigned myself to not having letters sent in to those two on time. That's exactly what I was confused about. My other letter writers uploaded all 9 within 10 or 15 minutes. The hard part is writing the letter and that's done, so I'm not sure I understand what the hassle is with uploading those extra two. I don't wanna be insensitive to her issues or ruin our relationship though. I just wrote a polite but strongly worded email reminding her that these 2 were included in the 9 schools and that I have already submitted and paid the fees. I told her to let me know if I should request an extension and she can do it in January. No response yet. I emailed a Grad professor who I had a good relationship with and worked with in my Master's program (although he did not teach me). The timing is terrible, but I am crossing my fingers he still says Yes. At this point, even a (very) late letter is better than no letter. -
Is it really that hard to believe that people from these groups could be better qualified for a position or fellowship than others? I know you're arguing against using identity as an indicator in deciding who is worthy for a job, but while doing that, you are similarly using the identity of people hired (or given a diversity fellowship), without knowing their qualifications, to show that people who are not from groups considered historically marginalized are not hired. The implicit hubris of believing that "non-minority" people (using this term loosely) can't possibly be denied because their qualifications weren't good enough for the job is privilege in itself. For instance, the example you gave above about the problems the father of a candidate faced, you followed that up by stating that that person was denied a diversity fellowship. Was offering this anecdote supposed to prove that the groups you listed at the bottom were favored? Because one of them may have received a fellowship over the person in the example? Your entire argument reads like an attack on marginalized groups because of the inability to successfully acquire fellowships and jobs. In fact, there are infinite number of reasons for this inability, including the job market, your own qualifications, better qualifications of other people, the opinions of individual employers. Yet, all you seem interested in attacking is the hiring of minorities. So to answer all your questions: 1) Maybe 2) Maybe, what do they identify as? 3) Maybe 4) maybe 5) maybe. You described all that the candidate's father experienced, but not much of what he or she experienced themselves other than their politics being challenged. But if, to you, having an unpopular political opinion equates to marginalization which is imbued with power, stereotyping, prejudice and access, then that misunderstanding might be the fundamental issue with your argument.
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Cryss replied to SomethingWicked's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
My 3rd recommendation writer has me on the edge of my seat. Last night, she uploaded 7 out of the 9 letters I asked for, then said she wouldn't be available to do any academic work from today till early January because of family emergencies. I informed her about the two missing, but she said I should find another professor to write letters for any further applications. The two applications are due tomorrow. Now I'm dying a little on the inside with every passing minute. My other two writers have completed all of theirs. Any advice?