[No GRE Requirement]

Before I started looking for PhD in English programs to apply to, I was looking to see which ones required GRE scores to apply. I found this helpful spreadsheet that lists the schools that don't require any GRE scores.

I thought I'd share it with you all, since I know it'll be helpful!

Good luck with applying! 

 

[UCSB Writing Sample Question]

Hi, @pomegranateleaves! I hope you're well. So from reading their requirement, it seems that they want a writing sample that is closely related to your research. They said "a research project, or a class paper." So, IMO, that sounds like they want a sample that shows your research in action (a previous research paper, class paper, etc.)?

All in all, email the grad director for that program. They will answer any questions you have!

Good luck! ?

[Skype Interviews]

I disagree, @Brett R. Ewing. Whether or not you pay for a Skype account doesn't necessarily mean you'll have better video/audio quality. The quality may depend on the device you're using as well, but most devices work just fine with Skype.

[Interviews During Coronavirus ..... concerns?]

I know this was posted a while ago, but I really do hope you didn't have to go on campus for an interview when conducting the interview through Zoom is perfectly fine...especially right now. 

[Is my profile good enough? (give your personal opinions!)]

There are students with 2.0/4.0 GPAs who gets accepted to Harvard or other top schools. With that said, I wouldn't put so much emphasis on your GPA. If you had a low GPA and everything was mediocre, then maybe you should be worried. Admissions committee take a look at everything. Not just your GPA, so I wouldn't worry about having a low one. I'm not an admissions expert or anything like that, but from what I'm seeing here, it is a well-rounded profile. Good luck! ?

[Is the english title of my PhD thesis correct for a native speaker?]

I agree with @CozyD about using the colon over the hyphen. Most titles in academic papers use a colon instead of a hyphen. The title before the colon would be your main title, and the title after the colon would be your subtitle. 

P.S. Very interesting article, @CozyD!

[Please grade my GRE Essay in the range 0-6]

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[Updated Funding Packages]

@Warelin, thank you for this! This is exactly what I've been looking for!

[Fully Funded English PhD Programs?]

Awesome! Thanks! I've been noticing that some programs don't outright say they have funding packages, but when I email them, they provide me with all the figures and info.

[Working out/going to the gym while in academia]

Group fitness classes at my university were always fun. They were structured and led accordingly, so you didn't have to worry about doing anything or figuring out anything yourself. Try them!

[Fully Funded English PhD Programs?]

Is there a list that can be shared of fully funded English PhD programs? 

Does anyone know which programs are fully funded?

Any info would help!

Thanks,

The Maritime Scholar

 

[Are my intended research interests too "creepy?"]

I mean, isn't that the point? Hah. If it's about Japanese horror lit, then it SHOULD be creepy! It makes it much more interesting for your topic. They are YOUR research interests. Don't let other people make you believe that they are flawed in any way. You do whatever you want to do. It's your research. Put your all into it and be happy with it! ?

P.S. I think what you're researching sounds awesome and interesting!

[PhD in English SOP Review Request]

Hello, everyone!

I'm currently in the process of writing my SOP. 

If anyone is able to review my SOP and offer suggestions/comments, please PM me. I'd appreciate it!

Best,

The Sailor Scholar