hadrianic

A good start would be to look up professors whose work you've read/liked! Start with recent books/articles that you like for topic, methodology, etc and see where they're based and if they can take graduate students. There are lots of great Greek historians out there. Another way would be to go through faculty lists at schools with good departments and see if there's anyone who comes close to what you do. If there isn't, or there isn't much representation of historians (in a classics dept), it's probably not a good match. I'd also recommend looking into combined programs, like Yale Ancient History, Michigan IPGRH, UC Berkeley AHMA. Ancient History has a different feel depending on what type of program you end up in.

To do ancient history at the grad level at this point, a post-bacc in the ancient languages is a must. I studied Greek and Latin throughout college but because my BA isn't in classics I was questioned by some schools about my ancient language ability. If you do a post-bacc, it's definitely doable, but it's going to be intense. It's also important to keep in mind that ancient history programs are generally incredibly language intensive, and so PhDs generally take longer or have more required course units. I'm a firm believer in that those who come to ancient studies late can pursue them at an advanced level, as in some people's eyes I also came to this late. Ancient history in particular can be a difficult subfield to navigate, and I'd be happy to help to you or point you towards field specific resources, or even talk with you more candidly about the environment overall.

Ancient historian here. Unfortunately, if you're not studying reception in some form the use is limited. But it's all how you spin it. You did research in food studies for the ancient world, is that what led to your interest in the topic for American history? You can still use your accomplishments as a way to show you're interested in historical research and have capacity for language, but it would have to be in a more indirect way. My research also ranges into reception, but because that's my angle my more classical training (although not with a classics degree) is more relevant. If you have any questions though about classics and history in the application process just lmk!

Hi, I’m at bryn mawr currently for undergrad, and I know the archaeology department is going through some stuff. They didn’t bring in any new students last year and I’m not sure if that’s the plan again

I haven't heard anything from them either, but a friend of mine has already been accepted so I'm assuming a rejection from there...

I'm also a combined PhD admit! Although mine was for the History and Classics

I got one for Ancient History!

It was Yale for their Ancient History dual PhD. For context, my application included a list of all texts I've read in the original language as well as my transcript so they had access to pretty much all the information on my formal training in undergrad. If you want more details, feel free to PM me, because I honestly don't think they went about it in a very productive way, and it felt more like they didn't believe that I actually could do what I've done. Which, you know, not a great way to start. It was for UC Berkeley's History department in Ancient History. I'm not entirely sure if the difference in the questions was due to, but it's probably worth noting that I'm not receiving my BA in classics, although I have four years of training in both languages.

I've had 2 interviews (both not strictly classics programs, so take with a grain of salt) and they were honestly polar opposites. In one, I was asked a lot of questions about my research and thought processes. They really pushed me deeper into my topic as well as thinking of various ways I could pursue it in graduate school. The other mostly asked me questions about my language training. They barely asked about my research and instead focused on things that were pretty technical in regards to preparation. Both interviews had discussions about program structure and people I could work with if I ended up attending, and both gave me enough time to ask questions. They were each about 20-30 min as well if that helps.

Just wanted to let you know that the history professor I talked with at Yale said that things are moving relatively quickly so the earliest we might hear back will be in the next 10 days. Good luck to everyone!

I got an email last night about interviewing tomorrow. But I'm also doing the combined degree program with classics, which I think had an earlier deadline so I'm not sure how timing works

I have an interview with Yale soon, but it's worth noting that I applied to the combined History/Classics PhD so although most of the people I'll be talking to are Classics profs I'm not sure what the protocol is for the Classics program alone

Hey all! I'm applying this season (albeit mostly to history programs), but also a couple classics or combined programs. I study identity in Hispania Baetica during the High Roman Empire from an interdisciplinary lens and its reception in medieval Spain but I've also done research on mental health and medicine during the early Roman Empire. Good luck to everyone and I hope we all get good news sooner rather than later!

Hi there! Just found these forums which is great timing since one of my POIs at Berkeley just tweeted about starting to read graduate applications and oh boy the anxiety is happening. Between that and still waiting on my fall grades to come out these schools are really just not wanting me to have a relaxing new year huh