anachronistica

Okay, thanks. Since I posted, I decided that I probably should (based on various items of advice that I've received) spend four years in undergrad instead of three years. So that will probably have an impact. My academic focus this year is the Literature of Los Angeles, specifically the Raymond Chandler era; I've taken one course in which I specifically studied it and I'm taking a directed research course next semester. Aside from this, I'm interested in the 19th century novel, specifically in the story of Pygmalion and/or Prometheus in the context of the era. Long term, aside from the boarding school, I do aim to teach at university.

Bump.

Hi all, Looking for programs to apply to next autumn. My top choice right now is Harvard's Doctor of Education Leadership program, which seems really perfect for me, at least right now with the goals that I have currently. But if I don't get into that (which is sort-of a long-shot...I suppose...) I will likely attend a program that will get me a PhD in English...unless I find something that seems to fit my goals better. Ideally, I'd like a program that would incorporate my interests in English, Philosophy, and Education, and I think the Education Leadership program is absolutely perfect, given my goal to found a charitable (but classically-driven) boarding school for economically under-privileged but academically motivated students. As far as my credentials go, I'm currently at USC majoring in English and Philosophy. I'm a junior (graduating in 3 years) with a GPA of 3.685 (which will be going up, I'm positive). As far as extracurriculars go, I kinda wimped out last year (my freshman year) and mostly just did volunteer editing work with a smattering of other community service, but this year I've got a lot going on, including church, college newspaper, and lots of community service, specifically community service tailored towards education leadership. I'm in an honors program and I plan on either teaching English abroad or doing an exchange program this summer to boost my language skills. So, anybody got any hot tips for me?