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    anthropologygeek got a reaction from Armadilla in Anthropology 2011   
    New leaf- Actually being from one school won't be the deciding factor. The applicant is the deciding factor and if the nyu student was lazy for four years they would not get in over the person from Boise State who work hard for four years. For undergrad it doesn't matter the university it's what you did. This is coming from a person who went to the small university for undergrad and is now in the middle of the top program in m field for my phd.
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    anthropologygeek reacted to zillie in Anthropology 2011   
    I don't think either of these factors are as important as fit with the program and your potential advisor's research interests. From what I understand, schools are interested in your research fit, your potential to produce creative and publishable research, and at times your ability to fit in with the existing students and faculty: i.e. if you come across as highly arrogant in your SOP or during a phone interview, profs are less likely to want you to be in the same room as them.



    In my opinion, you might be totally off. Especially if this is your round 2 for PhD apps.
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    anthropologygeek got a reaction from newleaf in Anthropology 2011   
    Wow just want to say how arrogant people on this have become and to say in my field I have yet to meet someone at conferences or in my school or and very little have been written in a journal from nyu. Just saying school focus on very specific things and honesty you know how many recs they are writing both from students from their university and everyone they have encounter at field schools and etc. The more so called famous someone is the more recs they write. Not to mention everyone has enemies. And everyone have programs who will reject you because they hate one of your recs. Professors love some professors and hate some just like everyone does.
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    anthropologygeek got a reaction from zillie in Anthropology 2011   
    Wow just want to say how arrogant people on this have become and to say in my field I have yet to meet someone at conferences or in my school or and very little have been written in a journal from nyu. Just saying school focus on very specific things and honesty you know how many recs they are writing both from students from their university and everyone they have encounter at field schools and etc. The more so called famous someone is the more recs they write. Not to mention everyone has enemies. And everyone have programs who will reject you because they hate one of your recs. Professors love some professors and hate some just like everyone does.
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    anthropologygeek got a reaction from Armadilla in Harvard Admit WTF   
    Believe the results page. It might make you feel better to think it's a lie if they don't post here but most people never come on the forums. Why would someone lie? Not saying it's impossible for someone to lie, just saying it's not very likely and don't assume they lie because they don't post here.
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    anthropologygeek got a reaction from ecritdansleau in Anger, anyone?   
    Most professors today are older and when they applied it was easier to get in. If you wanted to go not only did you get in you got in anywhere you want. Don't blame them for not realizing times have change. Be glad they see you as someone they see worthy of grad school.
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    anthropologygeek got a reaction from blablupp in Application process hints   
    I remember when I was applying 3 years ago. I was so unsure about everything. Since I have obtained some insight into the process and thought I would share to hopeful.

    1. Start early and stay organize. Know who you recommenders are for each school (yes some schools require different numbers of recommenders) and how much the application fee is. Along with transcripts, personal statements, writing samples, and anything else they require. I found doing a spreadsheet was most beneficial. It along me to stay organize and have one less thing to freak out about. Make sure you don't miss the deadlines.

    2. Should you visit before applying? I got into some I didn't visit and I got rejected from some I visited. It mainly depends on the program but they won't tell you. So when in doubt, visit especially if it is your first choice.

    3. Personal Statement and writing samples are the only thing fully in your control. Spend some time on them, and make them the best and unique to every school you apply to.

    4. Emailing them to see if they are taking students. If you don't do this by the end of the month don't worry about doing it at all since by then you should of already started applying to the school. Also, with this economy I would be shocked if any school said they weren't taking students since they need the Application Fee. They might not be taking students but they might is how they justify it. Also, they have no idea who they are taking until they see all the applicants so don't get to low or to high based solely on the email before the decision can be made.

    5. School secretaries have no role in the decision. It will take as long as it does. This site can give you a good idea when to expect it based on past years but it does vary. Maybe one prof is on sabbatical and holding up the decision. Generally someone else on this site applied to the same school and will post on the results page. This will allow you to be ready for it.

    6. People lie on this site. Human nature is to stretch the truth in both their profile, their results, and any inside information. Relax when someone post something you don't like until it is either proven right or wrong.

    7. LUCK plays a role a lot. How is someone suppose to really decide between two equal candidates? They accept one and not the other. I hope everyone here gets into the school of their dreams and are happy once there. I remember the anxiety I experience and I am sorry each of you will be going through it, but I ensure you it is worth it when you are at the right school.
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    anthropologygeek got a reaction from gellert in Application process hints   
    I remember when I was applying 3 years ago. I was so unsure about everything. Since I have obtained some insight into the process and thought I would share to hopeful.

    1. Start early and stay organize. Know who you recommenders are for each school (yes some schools require different numbers of recommenders) and how much the application fee is. Along with transcripts, personal statements, writing samples, and anything else they require. I found doing a spreadsheet was most beneficial. It along me to stay organize and have one less thing to freak out about. Make sure you don't miss the deadlines.

    2. Should you visit before applying? I got into some I didn't visit and I got rejected from some I visited. It mainly depends on the program but they won't tell you. So when in doubt, visit especially if it is your first choice.

    3. Personal Statement and writing samples are the only thing fully in your control. Spend some time on them, and make them the best and unique to every school you apply to.

    4. Emailing them to see if they are taking students. If you don't do this by the end of the month don't worry about doing it at all since by then you should of already started applying to the school. Also, with this economy I would be shocked if any school said they weren't taking students since they need the Application Fee. They might not be taking students but they might is how they justify it. Also, they have no idea who they are taking until they see all the applicants so don't get to low or to high based solely on the email before the decision can be made.

    5. School secretaries have no role in the decision. It will take as long as it does. This site can give you a good idea when to expect it based on past years but it does vary. Maybe one prof is on sabbatical and holding up the decision. Generally someone else on this site applied to the same school and will post on the results page. This will allow you to be ready for it.

    6. People lie on this site. Human nature is to stretch the truth in both their profile, their results, and any inside information. Relax when someone post something you don't like until it is either proven right or wrong.

    7. LUCK plays a role a lot. How is someone suppose to really decide between two equal candidates? They accept one and not the other. I hope everyone here gets into the school of their dreams and are happy once there. I remember the anxiety I experience and I am sorry each of you will be going through it, but I ensure you it is worth it when you are at the right school.
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    anthropologygeek got a reaction from ecritdansleau in Number of Applications: How many is too many?   
    Apply to as many as you want.
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    anthropologygeek got a reaction from anthropy in "safety" schools   
    There is no safe schools in anthropology. Every school is competitive. You need to apply to schools who have profs that have the same interest as you since fit is the most important issue.
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    anthropologygeek reacted to AKJen in Wanting to get a MA (and eventually a PhD) in anthropology...not sure where to apply?   
    I'm not exactly sure what you're going for. Graduate programs in anth are not really just something you do if you like bio anthro and are looking at a next step in school. Even for an MA program, although there's a lot more leeway since you don't necessarily have to have a specific direction in your research.
    I would spend some time thinking about what it is that you want to end up doing, the kinds of research questions you want to ask, and what sort of methods you might end up using. For bioanth, I could imagine it would be really important to end up at a school with people that work on NAGPRA, if you're interested in that. Where you get your MA ultimately could determine where you can get into a PhD. If you go to an MA school that doesn't have expertise in the area where you decide you'd like to continue your research, how are you going to prove to PhD programs that you're a strong candidate? How do you make the connections with faculty members that matter (in that they are on top of the field and know the schools and faculty you'll be applying to work with further)?

    One of the best ways to find schools is to look at articles or books that you've really liked recently or that you find yourself using a lot. Where do those people work? What are their recent projects? If you can find a way to pitch yourself and show that your experience and interests match their needs, a lower GPA won't matter that much. It sounds like you do have some hands-on experience that could be useful and may even justify funding an RA position. Don't limit yourself on tuition in this search; even some MA programs have decent funding.

    Sorry I don't just have a list of schools to throw out there, but it's never quite as easy as that.

    Edit: I forgot to add, ask your professors! They might know people or places you should apply. One professor in particular is the reason I got in where I did and all because she knew someone who ran a program.
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    anthropologygeek reacted to far_to_go in GRE scores for Ph.D Cultural / Social Anthropology   
    Hi,

    1) Congrats on those scores- they're pretty good. Schools vary in terms of their cut-off scores, and many schools don't have official cut-offs. One way to get an idea of how your scores measure up is to check the websites of schools you're interested in applying to. I remember, for instance, that the University of Texas at Austin anthro program had average combined scores of around 1300.

    2) I can't help you here- I only applied to US programs.

    3) I hear you on funding! That's a concern for most applicants, of course. As you'll hear many times on this forum, your "fit" with the department that you're applying to is the #1 factor that determines whether you get in, and whether it's a "good" school for you in the long run. So, I can't really offer any advice without knowing what's you're interested in studying and what you're looking for in a department.
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    anthropologygeek got a reaction from radioalfredio in Application process hints   
    I remember when I was applying 3 years ago. I was so unsure about everything. Since I have obtained some insight into the process and thought I would share to hopeful.

    1. Start early and stay organize. Know who you recommenders are for each school (yes some schools require different numbers of recommenders) and how much the application fee is. Along with transcripts, personal statements, writing samples, and anything else they require. I found doing a spreadsheet was most beneficial. It along me to stay organize and have one less thing to freak out about. Make sure you don't miss the deadlines.

    2. Should you visit before applying? I got into some I didn't visit and I got rejected from some I visited. It mainly depends on the program but they won't tell you. So when in doubt, visit especially if it is your first choice.

    3. Personal Statement and writing samples are the only thing fully in your control. Spend some time on them, and make them the best and unique to every school you apply to.

    4. Emailing them to see if they are taking students. If you don't do this by the end of the month don't worry about doing it at all since by then you should of already started applying to the school. Also, with this economy I would be shocked if any school said they weren't taking students since they need the Application Fee. They might not be taking students but they might is how they justify it. Also, they have no idea who they are taking until they see all the applicants so don't get to low or to high based solely on the email before the decision can be made.

    5. School secretaries have no role in the decision. It will take as long as it does. This site can give you a good idea when to expect it based on past years but it does vary. Maybe one prof is on sabbatical and holding up the decision. Generally someone else on this site applied to the same school and will post on the results page. This will allow you to be ready for it.

    6. People lie on this site. Human nature is to stretch the truth in both their profile, their results, and any inside information. Relax when someone post something you don't like until it is either proven right or wrong.

    7. LUCK plays a role a lot. How is someone suppose to really decide between two equal candidates? They accept one and not the other. I hope everyone here gets into the school of their dreams and are happy once there. I remember the anxiety I experience and I am sorry each of you will be going through it, but I ensure you it is worth it when you are at the right school.
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    anthropologygeek reacted to noodles.galaznik in i want to be a forensic anthropologist...please help me!   
    This. Forensic anthropology is a really, really competitive field, and there really are not a lot of jobs strictly in forensics. I think about half of the people I graduated with are trying to get into forensic anthro. If you want to work in forensics really bad, consider approaching it from another angle. For instance, the archaeology grad student I worked with last year did forensic work in palynology for the CIA. I'm interested in forensics, too, but I'm in a criminology program, to look at forensics from a sociological perspective.
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    anthropologygeek got a reaction from noodles.galaznik in i want to be a forensic anthropologist...please help me!   
    Why not do forensics on the side and do physical/biological anthropology? Jobs are not available for strictly forensics.
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    anthropologygeek got a reaction from Cici Beanz in Application process hints   
    I remember when I was applying 3 years ago. I was so unsure about everything. Since I have obtained some insight into the process and thought I would share to hopeful.

    1. Start early and stay organize. Know who you recommenders are for each school (yes some schools require different numbers of recommenders) and how much the application fee is. Along with transcripts, personal statements, writing samples, and anything else they require. I found doing a spreadsheet was most beneficial. It along me to stay organize and have one less thing to freak out about. Make sure you don't miss the deadlines.

    2. Should you visit before applying? I got into some I didn't visit and I got rejected from some I visited. It mainly depends on the program but they won't tell you. So when in doubt, visit especially if it is your first choice.

    3. Personal Statement and writing samples are the only thing fully in your control. Spend some time on them, and make them the best and unique to every school you apply to.

    4. Emailing them to see if they are taking students. If you don't do this by the end of the month don't worry about doing it at all since by then you should of already started applying to the school. Also, with this economy I would be shocked if any school said they weren't taking students since they need the Application Fee. They might not be taking students but they might is how they justify it. Also, they have no idea who they are taking until they see all the applicants so don't get to low or to high based solely on the email before the decision can be made.

    5. School secretaries have no role in the decision. It will take as long as it does. This site can give you a good idea when to expect it based on past years but it does vary. Maybe one prof is on sabbatical and holding up the decision. Generally someone else on this site applied to the same school and will post on the results page. This will allow you to be ready for it.

    6. People lie on this site. Human nature is to stretch the truth in both their profile, their results, and any inside information. Relax when someone post something you don't like until it is either proven right or wrong.

    7. LUCK plays a role a lot. How is someone suppose to really decide between two equal candidates? They accept one and not the other. I hope everyone here gets into the school of their dreams and are happy once there. I remember the anxiety I experience and I am sorry each of you will be going through it, but I ensure you it is worth it when you are at the right school.
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    anthropologygeek got a reaction from noodles.galaznik in Masters First back-up: Anthro MA VS Bio MA or Policy MA   
    I don't recommend that. Most schools take 2 years worth of course work not one year and most require a masters in anthropology to get into phd for anthropology.
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    anthropologygeek got a reaction from noodles.galaznik in MA in Sociology/Criminology before PhD in Anthro?   
    I'm sorry you got offended. I didn't mean to offend you. I just know a lot of people who want to do solely forensic anthropology and their dreams get crushed when there really isn't a job market for it. I would think schools don't care to much about which department you got a masters from but more about what are you interested in and what research you did while you were there. Again sorry if I offended you.
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    anthropologygeek got a reaction from noodles.galaznik in MA in Sociology/Criminology before PhD in Anthro?   
    Well, forensics is not good for job prospects. Very little jobs out there just to do forensics. Most do physical anthropology and do forensics on the side.
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    anthropologygeek got a reaction from CallieTrichid in "safety" schools   
    There is no safe schools in anthropology. Every school is competitive. You need to apply to schools who have profs that have the same interest as you since fit is the most important issue.
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    anthropologygeek got a reaction from noodles.galaznik in "safety" schools   
    There is no safe schools in anthropology. Every school is competitive. You need to apply to schools who have profs that have the same interest as you since fit is the most important issue.
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    anthropologygeek got a reaction from rainy_day in "safety" schools   
    There is no safe schools in anthropology. Every school is competitive. You need to apply to schools who have profs that have the same interest as you since fit is the most important issue.
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    anthropologygeek got a reaction from noodles.galaznik in grad school reject seeks advice   
    You sound like an applicant who both gets rejected year after year and one that gets accepted even multiple acceptances. How was your fit within the program? Maybe the profs you applied for weren't even taking students and/or retiring. That's why contacting is a must. Also, when I was applying I got into places that I visited and ones I didn't visit so I am not sure it helps but I doubt it hurts to visit. You have a good chance if you pick the right profs and right schools. I hope you get in your dream school with unheard of funding.
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    anthropologygeek got a reaction from olympus123456 in Low GRE scores.   
    Depends on your field.
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    anthropologygeek got a reaction from afae39 in Mac or PC?   
    Mac all the way. I used to be a pc user but realize my error went Mac and never looked back.
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