[Keep A Word Drop A Word]

Critical theory.

[Asian Studies 2011]

Degree: East Asian Studies / Japanese Studies MA programs

Schools Applied To: UC Santa Barbara, UCLA, University of Washington (Seattle), University of Michigan, Duke University, University of Illinois, and University of Hawaii.

Fellowships Applied For: None...

Undergraduate School (or school type) Major: Mid-sized liberal arts school, Anthropology and History double major.

Experience in Asia or in Field: One semester studying in Japan and 3 years working there.

I felt pretty good about my application until my GRE scores came back. I got a 690 Verbal (97th percentile), but the writing section kicked me in the face. I got a 3.5. I've always been told that writing is one of my strong points, so. . . here's hoping I manage to make it past the initial admissions screening. Sigh.