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Although it may be a little different, I work in the nonprofit sector as a fundraiser – first in arts & culture and now for a social organization that focuses on gender equality/girls eduction. I got my masters in nonprofit management/arts admin a few years ago and I would recommend the second option, accepting the job offer and trying to do the grad program PT. I've seen so many of my friends take full-time jobs while going to grad school and I also took on like two internships every semester, so basically was working everyday. The fact that most are evening classes makes this doable. Also, it sounds like you are invested in this field of work, so I think grad school is a great next step for you to deepen your expertise. However, this depends on how much you want this specific job too, not just because it fits your interests but does this organization carry a mission you feel strongly about? do you see yourself as a good fit to its work culture? do you think you will like the people you work with? etc. These questions are especially important for nonprofit jobs because as you know, you don't get paid a lot. We are not doing it for the $, because if we were, we wouldn't have chosen this path in the first place! I don't know what level this position you were offered is and where it's based in (which will change whether $55k salary is a great offer or not) but if we say it's an entry level position at a nonprofit in NYC, $55k is pretty good and I'd say accept it and try it out. If you happen to not like it, then you can always leave and find another nonprofit to work for – they are always looking for people. That's my two cents. Hope it helps!

Still nothing. Also mentally and emotionally exhausted. Just sitting here refreshing the forum & results page every hour.

Has anyone heard from NYU or know of those who did? I'm starting to think that maybe the interview invites have already gone out...

Hi, I'm on my third draft for my statement of purpose and am currently having some serious doubts about it. I would greatly appreciate a fresh pair of eyes to read over it and give me some feedback. This SOP is for the PhD program in American Studies at NYU (interdisciplinary studies - with my research interests in visual culture; social and political theory; cultural policy; urban inequality) Please message me if you're willing to help out this lost soul. Thank you!!

Hi All, I'm planning to submit my application for the American Studies Ph.D. program at NYU this December (for Fall 2021 semester start) and was wondering if anyone had insights to the program and/or tips for the application. I attended NYU for both my undergrad and Masters and worked at a contemporary art museum in fundraising for two years before deciding to leave earlier this month to focus on Ph.D applications while also looking for other development positions in the nonprofit sector. My research interest lies in the intersection of art, social justice, and philanthropy -- which is a continuation from my Masters thesis. I'm worried as I've been reading how competitive it is to get into the American Studies program at NYU. I was also a bit lost if I have to mention specific research by certain professors in the program that I find particularly interesting and also if I had to list names of professors I'd like to work with in the Statement of Academic Purpose. I know that some programs want you list potential advisors, but it seemed like NYU is more interested in hearing about the kind of work I'd like to do/career goals/and why NYU (which yes, can be because of a certain professor but it doesn't seem to be too concerned about that). Also, should I be reaching out to the professors or is that not really necessary? I'd greatly appreciate any kind of feedback/comments, thank you!!