ChrisBJ
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6 hours ago, nowhere00 said:
Anyone heard anything from UPenn? Haven't heard anything about interviews.
Out of curiosity, does GRE make a difference? I got 167 verbal 165 math and 4.5 AW. I only submitted where it was required bc I felt like only my verbal was good and even then doesn't add much – I feel like you can tell I have adequate verbal abilities from my transcript/writing samples. Plus they charge per school. However, I'm finding that I'm getting a better response from where I did submit my scores even though they're nothing special. What do you all think?
I don't think GRE matters for UPenn this year. I believe your writing sample values more. I did not submit mine either. Also waiting to hear from UPenn.
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Hello everyone, has anyone heard anything from UPenn, Penn State, Maryland and Kansas? Many thanks for your feedback!
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On 2/12/2021 at 7:02 PM, Kylix said:
Thanks. Yeah, I knew UF was good. However, my undergrad major is archaeology. So while I have some Latin and Greek, I don't have enough of a language background to be admitted to most classics programs without a post-bac. Since I can't afford to pay for a post-bac, I applied to Texas Tech Classics Dept --archaeology track, and the University of Tennessee Anthropology Dept --Mediterranean Archaeology because they were both a bit more flexible about language prep and both seemed to offer some funding for the master's level.
There was a box to check on the Princeton application asking if you were interested in the pre-doctoral program. But I also saw an article about the classics students admitted in the pilot year of the program.
I see. I have a friend who is a phd right now at UF's art history department, and she also majored in archaeology in undergraduate. From what I heard from her, the department is very supportive in terms of language studies and allows students to take language courses. Keep this information in mind just in case you need it next year (but I sincerely hope you will get into your dream program this year!).
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31 minutes ago, mokona122 said:
Thank you! ❤️ And yes, I'm looking forward to taking it! I did get an offer for PhD from Harvard.
As far as EALC goes: I heard unofficially from my POI that I got in last week. The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences finalized all admission recommendations formally yesterday, so they will be sending out official letters some time between today and next week. It seems like interviews weren't required, so applicants may hear first from the official letter rather than POI. Idk how HEAL is going.
A big big congrats again to you!!!
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2 hours ago, Kylix said:
Yes, my area would be ancient art, Greek iconography. When I first researched the department last spring, there weren't that many grad students in the ancient field. But then when I looked again, I saw that for fall '20 year they took a bunch to fill the gap. I wouldn't be a strong candidate in a good year, forget about this year what with that fact plus COVID issues. Still, it's hard not to hope anyway! Also, I'm going for the Pre-PhD program. It's hard to judge what would be the right degree of readiness for that, since the whole idea is to boost your preparation before you enter the doctoral track so theoretically you don't need to have perfect credentials. But with the competition you probably still need more than perfection.
Based on grad cafe, it seems the pre-PhD students for Art & Archaeology got interviewed but not necessarily the regular doctoral admits.
What's your area?
Not to discourage you for your dream school and program, but I know UF has pretty strong Classics studies in both of their Art History and Classics departments. My area is in modern art.
This sounds dump to ask, but where did you see the Pre-PhD program when you applied Princeton? I somehow missed it completely.
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On 1/28/2021 at 4:09 PM, mokona122 said:
What's everyone's area of study/what are ya'll interested in?
I'm interested in Premodern Jap Lit, specifically Edo period popular culture and the use of women's bodies in horror/supernatural genre. Would love to hear where everyone's coming from!
Your research interests sound super interesting! I saw there is a Japanese monsters class is being offered this semester at Harvard. Did you get an offer from the MA or PhD program from Harvard?
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On 1/30/2021 at 6:44 PM, Kylix said:
I haven't heard anything either, but it's still a bit early. That said, I applied for the pre-doctoral fellowship and based on grad cafe reports, last year around this time some classics pre-PhD kids got interview requests. I'm also worried about the fact that a poster on that other thread reported receiving an interview from this department and also said they're only accepting 5 graduate students this year. Princeton is a long shot for everyone, a near impossibility for me, and way way way tougher this year.
Is your research field in classics? Where is the other thread about Princeton? The information on interviews from Princeton's art history department is so mixed that someone said there won't be any interviews, but others said yes.
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On 2/10/2021 at 6:04 PM, Kylix said:
Can't stand the wait! Harvard already sent out acceptances for art history, which is irrelevant since I didn't apply there, but it should be about time for Princeton to notify us!
My guess is that their decision should be by the end of next week, BUT who knows. I have already prepared to apply again next year with other schools. Best of luck to you though!!!
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On 2/7/2021 at 7:17 AM, AlexaLexalEx said:
I applied to EAS MA programs at Harvard, Columbia, Stanford, Yale and Oxford. Heard from someone in the program, that this year's admission will likely to be more competitive due to less available seating from deferrals last year. I will keep posted. Fingers crossed, good luck to yall!
May I ask what's your subfield? I thought Harvard's EAS only offers PhD program but I could be wrong.
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16 hours ago, ebp said:
I still haven’t heard anything from Duke at all, but I did have a big day: Columbia interview invite and a Harvard admit!! I got an email to view the portal.
Big congrats! May I ask what's your subfield?
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Just now, lingc35 said:
It went well. They're only accepting 5 students this year, typically it's 15. I contacted them before and they told me they were not taking students. I did mention them in my application so they ended up like my application and being involved in the admissions process. Typically, based on stats on results (the link that martiday sent), it looks like Columbia sends out acceptances around mid to late Feb and rejections at the beginning of March
How funny that they first told you they were not taking students this year! Congrats again for having a successful interview, and you are one step closer to be accepted! Sorry if you have already mentioned this in other posts, but is your field in photography and film studies?
I made a grave mistake by writing the wrong professor's name in my first email when I tried to introduce myself and my research interests, and I never heard back from her after apologizing as soon as I found it out. Although she won't be my primary advisor and I did have her correct name in my SOP, I think I have left a bad taste in her mouth, and my chance of getting into the program is even slimmer, I suppose. -
1 minute ago, martiday said:
Are you getting a warning sign from your browser? I've been getting that too recently. Anyway, if you go to the top of the page where it says 'Results' you can see it there (although you might still get that warning sign).
Yep. Got a warning sign from the browser saying the web may steal personal or financial info. Got the same warning from the "Results" button too.
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Just now, martiday said:
If you're new, be sure to check out the results board! Lots of helpful data from years' past that might help answer some of your questions.
Thanks! I am indeed new to the forum. Couldn't open your link. Got a warning sign.
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Just now, ChrisBJ said:
Having an interview is definitely a good sign, so congrats anyway! How did it go? Did you contact any of these two profs ahead of time (before application) and mention their names in your SOP? I didn't apply Columbia but I am curious to know their application process. When will you hear their decisions?
Also, we don't know if others even know the thread exists, so your interview might not be a particular case.
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Just now, lingc35 said:
Yeah, it was me who posted. i had an interview with two profs in the department but I suppose you're right that no one else has posted about it so maybe it is just a particular case and they aren't doing interviews for everyone
Having an interview is definitely a good sign, so congrats anyway! How did it go? Did you contact any of these two profs ahead of time (before application) and mention their names in your SOP? I didn't apply Columbia but I am curious to know their application process. When will you hear their decisions?
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1 minute ago, Abbyhummingbird said:
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I also applied but never heard anything since the Dec 1 deadline, sadly. According to results posted by others last year it seems like there were "unofficial" acceptances coming out around this time (I’m referring to the one post on Jan 27 last year saying the person individually reached out to POI and learned that admitted students were already notified). Someone I know who was accepted into Princeton a few years ago told me she did have interview after submitting the application, but did not specify if she interviewed with POI only or with the admission committee. Not sure if the department is still doing interviews these days. Still anxiously waiting but somewhat prepared to assume a rejection. It's a brutal year for us art history people, but good luck to all of us!
Thanks for your info too. I am getting mixed info on the interview that's why I wanted to ask others. Do you mind me asking what's your research field? Although I know I am most likely will be rejected, I still don't have the guts to contact the department and ask the application status. It unfortunately, will be a brutal year (perhaps even more brutal year) next year again if we are rejected this year. Best of luck to all of us too!
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4 minutes ago, lingc35 said:
Based on former stats Princeton doesn't do interviews and sends our acceptances around Feb 7 or 8th. It could be different this year because of COVID etc so they might be delayed. They also might be doing interviews given that Columbia (which historically has not done interviews) did interviews this year it seems but I doubt it.
Are you referring to one of the post that a student received an interview request in this thread? If yes, it seems that it's one particular professor who wants to chat rather than a committee. But I don't know the details. However, if you say that Columbia is doing interviews this year, I think Princeton might do the same because of COVID.
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2 minutes ago, ecodesign said:
Same here -- none of the programs I've applied to do interviews, so I'll have to find out the long and hard way. The frustration is real!
As long as we know that the schools we have applied to do not conduct interviews, I guess we can ease our mind a bit until early Feb, lol... Then, the reality will hit us. To be honest, I have already convinced myself that I won't get into any of the schools that I applied to this year, and I am just waiting for an official rejection letter. I have never thought about applying to Princeton nor Harvard if my other choices were not canceled.
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44 minutes ago, jbc568 said:
Neither does interviews to my knowledge. Acceptance letters usually come out in the first half of February. The longer you're waiting the less likely you were accepted.
Thanks for the info!! I am getting so stressed out when I saw others have received either interviews or offer letters, but I heard nothing from the school. Do you mind me asking which schools did you apply? What's your research field? I am thinking this year's application would be extremely competitive since so many programs cancelled admission due to COVID.
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Hi everyone, it's so good to see an Art History thread!
Congrats on your WashU acceptance!I wonder if anyone who applied for the 2021 Art History Ph.D. program at Princeton or Harvard receives an interview request yet? If so, would you mind sharing your interview questions and the experience? Does the department actually conduct interviews? Is it possible that you will receive an acceptance letter without an interview? When will they send out the rejection or acceptance letters?
Many thanks!
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Hi everyone, I wonder if anyone who applied for the 2021 Art History Ph.D. program at Princeton receives an interview request yet? If so, would you mind sharing your interview questions and the experience with me? Does the department actually conduct interviews? Is it possible that you will receive an acceptance letter without an interview? When will Princeton send out the rejection or acceptance letters?
Many thanks!
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