Chicago Guy

I heard it from my POI.

My interview experience at Yale matches Shrimply Pibbles. They did say that they were now in process of interviewing short list candidates. No timeline was provided. 

Yale RST interview in theology on Friday

Yale RST interview in theology on Friday

Yale RST interview in theology on Friday

I received an interview invite for the Duke ThD over the weekend. Very excited.

I received an interview invite for the Duke ThD over the weekend. Very excited.

I received an interview invite for the Duke ThD over the weekend. Very excited.

Full ride at Yale as well. Would be curious to hear how people stack them up against ND in ethics. My inclination remains that ND is tops but I’d like to hear the argument for Yale. 

Rejected from Yale, but I didn’t want to go there, so I’m fine with it.
I have zero interest in attending Catholic University but come on, give me a decision already. 
 

Yale results are up. Accepted.

Closing the loop on this, I've accepted Notre Dame's offer and will be heading to South Bend. Best of luck to everyone and keep in touch.

Closing the loop on this, I've accepted Notre Dame's offer and will be heading to South Bend. Best of luck to everyone and keep in touch.

Closing the loop on this, I've accepted Notre Dame's offer and will be heading to South Bend. Best of luck to everyone and keep in touch.

Closing the loop on this, I've accepted Notre Dame's offer and will be heading to South Bend. Best of luck to everyone and keep in touch.

Closing the loop on this, I've accepted Notre Dame's offer and will be heading to South Bend. Best of luck to everyone and keep in touch.

Closing the loop on this, I've accepted Notre Dame's offer and will be heading to South Bend. Best of luck to everyone and keep in touch.

Closing the loop on this, I've accepted Notre Dame's offer and will be heading to South Bend. Best of luck to everyone and keep in touch.

Accepted at HDS. Funding news comes later.

You clearly have the credentials to go far regardless of the decision you make. Even just on the merit of being a University of Chicago undergraduate you will do well (where one does their undergraduate degree matters more than one might think - i.e. while most Top Tier Divinity Schools have high admissions rates, the same is not true of those same schools at the undergraduate level, so it will speak to your ability). 
For you, I think the question will be where you want to do your PhD. If you want to go to Notre Dame, they have a strong propensity to prefer their own internal candidates, though outstanding external candidates also do well. As long as you perform strongly in your MTS/MAR by earning high marks, acquiring strong letters of recommendation, and working early to produce a stellar writing sample, the difference may honestly be negligible since you already have a very strong profile. Also, I would advise you to pick your top three schools where you want to do your PhD and start networking now. I cannot overemphasize the utility of knowing the professors you want to work with before you apply. By this, I mean more than just meeting at conferences (though I do not mean less than that). Visit the schools in person if you can a year ahead of time and find ways to remain in touch (just not in an annoying way lol). 
I am an outsider to the field of ethics, so I will pose some questions and statements for consideration that I cannot answer:
(1) Who has the more renowned professors in your field? These are the letters of recommendation that will have the power to open doors. If both institutions are about equal, then it may come down to which faculty align with your current project or interests. 
(2) Notre Dame expects their MTS students to teach. This could add a nice touch to your CV come PhD application time. On the other hand, Yale is an Ivy League School and it will pop off the page too. 
(3) Notre Dame is close to the University of Chicago - while it may be a bit tricky due to the time zone change and commute, you can likely take classes at U of C if you go to Notre Dame. This can be a foot in the door if U of C is in your purview for the PhD. Richard Miller is a fine fellow, truly one of the kindest and most erudite people I know (I had to take an ethics class during my AM at Chicago), and you would be very fortunate to work with him. 
(4) Where do you want to live? I know this may not be the most important consideration, but it is important nonetheless, and it is worth noting that South Bend is considerably different than New Haven. You should enjoy your MA program (and your PhD, for that matter). 
As a fellow UChicago alum who also appreciated their commitment to free speech, I wish you the best, and please feel free to message me if you have any further questions or comments. 
 

No problem; I'm happy to discuss this. I'm a University of Chicago superfan. I went there for undergrad and for MBA/MPP - so 3 degrees. My closet is filled with UChicago hoodies, tee shirts...you name it. My choice not to apply to U of C for this degree was simply that I wanted to introduce at least some diversity into my academic experience and try another school. Ever since I made that choice, I've struggled with it, however. The University of Chicago campus, particularly Swift Hall where the Div School meets, is one of the most gorgeous places I've ever been. I love it. I also love the University of Chicago's commitment to academic rigor: whether you're talking about the college, business school, law school, divinity school...anything...Chicago will offer an unmatched academic experience. If you choose to go there, you'll likely talk to folks at peer schools at end up shocked by how much harder you're working (and how much more you're learning). That said, there's more to life than academics, and I spent a great deal of my college years in a library reading books while most other 20 year old Americans were having fun. 
For a PhD - Chicago simply can't be beat. When it gets to that stage, U of C will once again see my name in their admissions pool.
P.S. One other point consider - and this may be a plus or a negative to you - the University of Chicago maintains a thoroughgoing commitment to debate and free speech. It is the most elite anti-woke University in the country. They won't disinvite speakers. They won't shy away from touchy subjects. People aren't going to feel pressure to drop pronouns into their email signatures. And if you try to create an atmosphere of progressive shaming of conservative/traditional ideas, you will in turn be shamed many of the faculty and students for doing so.

I would be very interested to hear first-hand accounts from current or former Yale MARc students of the PhD application process (successes/frustrations). Please reach out on DM if that is you and you're wiling to share. 

I would be very interested to hear first-hand accounts from current or former Yale MARc students of the PhD application process (successes/frustrations). Please reach out on DM if that is you and you're wiling to share. 

Rejected from Yale, but I didn’t want to go there, so I’m fine with it.
I have zero interest in attending Catholic University but come on, give me a decision already. 
 

Accepted at YDS with scholarship as well!
@Joey_Jawad I would also choose Boston over New Haven, but I prefer the program at YDS because I think it's better suited for my concentration/field (arts).