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Hey there, I'm also applying to ethno programs, one in Canada (UBC) and four in the states (UT-Austin, UC-Berkeley, UC-Riverside, and Brown). My background's a B.A. in Music and French. I have ethno research experience (my own project and as a research assistant) and competitive GPA/GRE scores. However, I've never been published or presented at a conference. No news yet one way or another, although UBC's deadline is not until January 31st, so I might be waiting a while to hear back from that program. Also, someone mentioned the exhorbitant cost of applying to seven grad schools. Even applying to five programs I feel like I have spent a fortune! I'm currently living abroad on a teaching assistant salary, so I've had to make some real sacrifices to pay for the application process. I honestly don't think I would have been able to afford applying to even one more school, so hopefully I don't have to repeat this process next year...