anthropologygeek

It's all what is important to you. As for masters, it counts for your phd program in most places. A couple don't.

Make sure to have questions for them. And just relax and let your true self come through.

Cschwartz- Don't worry they won't think your a failure. My advisor was pissed off I got full rejections my first time but not at me. She couldn't understand why they rejected me. I'm glad I didn't get in. I actually applied to schools that weren't good fits. I got in on the second round to my first choice so sometimes things happen for a reason.

It is very common not to get in your time for grad school. More so for phd than masters though. Out of of undergrad, my experience is about 5% get into a masters program and then 5% of masters get into phd. More people are applying for the same number of spots.

It's not a bad sign or a good sign. It's a I'm not taking students and you may want to apply for so and so.

All colleges and community colleges

Wanted to add that somewhere on their websites they post what score you should be at or above. Sometimes it takes 30 seconds to find sometimes it takes 45min to find.

Contact them and just ask about their research and if they are taking students. I plan on pming you later when I have more time about the other topic. Don't tell them why your a good fit they should have no problem seeing it if its there.

That's a good attitude to have. Just do your best because what I have notice luck both self made and random play a role. I hope you get into Tenn.

Yeah its all about fit and a lot of self made and random luck.

Why tell them? Plus no matter what they will gossip behind your back if you tell them

Graduate school is tough to get into. Masters is easier than phd but then again I was the only one out of 26 to get into grad school six years ago for my masters and now I'm in the process of getting my phd. I would recommend applying to 8 schools with 1-2 reaches and there aren't any safety schools out there. Your gre is low if you want funding.1200 is a good goal if you want funding and below 1100 does exclude some schools that you can apply to. What's your focus? Maybe I can suggest some schools for you. But every school accepts by different standards so hang in there. No one can tell you either way until you hear back from the schools.

My advice is you must be 100% committed to finish

A lot of grad schools admissions require at least a 1000 so you may want to retake it.

It might be best to retake it and since you took it in October you can take it any day this month. I'm sure it was an unlucky thing too.

I wouldn't bore them with coursework since they have your transcript and can see it

A masters only help. A lot of programs with both a masters and a phd won't let you do both. I only know of a couple that requires you do both there. A lot of programs that let you do both will count your masters towards your coursework. I went the same route masters one place and now phd a different place.

Let's say you take it Nov.10th. Two weeks for aw score. That's the 24th. Let's day they sent out that schools scores on the 15th of the month it wouldn't be there till Dec 15. It just depends in the cycle and when they send out the scores for that school. When I was applying everyone role me Oct.31 was the last day to make sure I made my mid Dec. Deadlines.

The scores aren't official until the the aw is done. The ers sends the scores out to schools once a month through flash drives. So that's why it can take 6 weeks. I would allow 3-6 weeks for a school to get my results. Can't expect sooner or later than that.

Two years ago my successful personal statement was just under a page. I didn't end up there but it a great program

Your gre is great but not great for those schools. Those scores might even below average. Also I don't consider brown or Rutgers to be backup quality. If it is necessary for you to go this year I would put a lower school on the list just to increase your chances.

If he has nine current and assume it takes 5 years to obtain the phd he takes on average 2 a year which isn't that much.

I completely agree with the above poster. I've always noticed they enjoy questions. However do your homework. If they study abc and you just talk about xyz that may make it so you don't get in under them. I do know of places that if you don't visit you don't have a shot of getting in.

Not to mention a fellowship looks better on your cb.