Herbie

Each acceptance came with a funding TBD. I'm fairly certain I won't get anything at all from BU - unless I get a fellowship (haha), tuition isn't waived . . . annnd incurring costs from the sheer high rent there, plus paying the tuition, etc.? The last one is a public institution, and I feel like if I haven't heard anything by now for funding after being accepted late Jan, I won't hear anything now. It's just depressing. Here's hoping that someone doesn't want to pursue a Ph.D there and it free up some money? In this case, I would have had to make a decision by then anyway, right? Apr 15?

Nooooooot yet. Edit* If I don't receive any sort of funding, I might as well consider myself rejected.

Keep your head up. BU seems to have notified PHD candidates prior to MA candidates. So over the time it took for them to notify the former, perhaps MA notifications will go out over a course of days also.

never again

All the results so far -- except for that one Master's. I'm growing fond of the only program I've been accepted into so far, a) because I was accepted and talking to a lot of people there makes me excited. So. Whatever happens is whatever, man.

Abbie, you can edit your posts to add more information to them rather than double/triple posting. On another note . . . all of BU is Ph.Ds ): Maaan. Oh well. ]:

trash bin

I'll try this out. Sounds too good to be true, but let's see! Here's my link http://db.tt/znGLcUb

I spent between the $850-$1000 range, including the cost of GREs, mailing, printing, etc. I don't like thinking about it.

I love my dirty white Macbook A1181 also. I didn't buy it, but I know it was a burden financially for who did. I hope I didn't sound like I was drinking haterade in that post. Laptop batteries aren't generally known for durable lifetime expectancies anyway.

Do both programs have the same function? I am seeking sexiness during graduate school, and am sincerely interested.

Yeah, plus for some time I used OpenOffice, but it became a hassle when transferring files to different computers on campus. Maybe it was me, but some times margins would be messed up, double spacing instead of 1.5, etc. and when I go to school to print a research paper before class, my head pops off! I will get this EndNote everyone is suggesting. It sounds very sexy.

Whhhaaaaaaat? No way. Now I'm not all about Mac vs Windows, but Macs definitely have problems - one of the first is their friggin battery. They exchanged my Mac because of some topcase problem where my shortcuts were iMacs and could not be fixed - so technically, I've had this laptop for two years. I've been running on a shitty battery for a year already saying "REPLACE NOW." My Mac is terminally hooked up to a power cord as I'm not able to invest in a $170+ battery to make it portable again. I haven't crashed.* Secondly, the entire update to Snow Leopard caused many hardware problems for people - especially the depletion of their battery power, even though it says it uses less. Non-working click buttons on the mousepad. These have been resolved later, but Mac updates can be pretty ugly. If you don't have a HDD and can't use Time Machine because you don't want to pay monthly for an online DB account, then if you wanted to revert your Mac to its old state - that means uninstalling everything, then reinstalling everything. This is annoying and poor design. I also don't agree with the "most programs can work with a Mac," because that's not true - unless you boot up in Windows. Why get a Mac and not use its OS? My Mac doesn't freeze, but my programs still do (Thunderbird, primarily . . . I've tried reinstalling, uninstalling, etc) - luckily that doesn't lock up the entire computer. Macs are built for people who want a simple computer, with graphics programming power and customization. Snow Leopard doesn't even offer Interfacelift which made Mac UI look 50x better than Windows. *I have a Macbook, for reference. I don't have enough money to keep up with Apple's incessant new models. I like my Macbook, but I don't see a significant advantage of it over a Windows computer. Lack of viruses and hacking is awesome - former and latter both because hackers/etc don't find interest in it "supposedly." Web browsers can still suffer script issues unless you get NoScript, etc. I'm just personally amazed at how many people talk about Macs not having issues, when they do. . . And of course, since it's Apple, if you want to fix it yourself, you have to get crap to break into it because Apple prefers you to go to the store for repairs. I think Humanities majors can definitely benefit from a cheaper computer, that does the basics rather than an expensive computer with the lights and bells. Another edit* I believe it's fair to note that I wanted a Mac because of the lack of virus problems. I've run into hardware issues, and can't claim it anymore. If I knew crap about computers (which I don't) I would have asked for a cheaper comp.

I won't miss the entire, friggin' state of GA. I intentionally applied to non-GA schools. I'll neither miss I-75 nor the smog-ridden orange-ish brown skyline of Atlanta. I won't miss the yearly construction work in a state where no one uses a turn signal. I won't miss the increasing crime rate. I won't miss a city defined by how many retail corporations it can fit on Peachtree Street or Piedmont! I won't miss working at a grocery store. I won't miss the customers who think you're completely illiterate because you're scanning groceries. I won't miss those customers who come into work with a baggage of shit to make you feel like shit. I won't miss the time clock machine, because I won't be clocking in anymore! I won't miss staying at home with my mother. I'll miss my mom, but I introduced her to Skype. I need to feel less of 23-year old child, and more of a 23-year old adventurous woman because now I don't *need* a car where I'm going. I won't miss the lazy ass mailman who plays at the strings of my heart when he shows up 11AM one day, and 5PM the other. I will miss the awesome diversity and community between blacks, indians, asians and hispanics in certain areas. Willing segregation will continue, but I don't go to those parts. I'll also miss the Atlanta Cheesecake Factory, but I believe there's potential in replacing future emptiness.

Let's believe in your adcom's ability to dig a bit deeper in your transcript if needs be. (: No sarcasm, just honesty - I had a few courses I felt were described poorly, but the secretary told me it was negligible. Hope this helps!

A new romance language? You must mean one they just began to learn that summer+semester. Huh. That's interesting. If I'm wrong, correct me.

I only applied to the Master's. Isn't it required to apply for the Ph.D?

Self-explanatory. I'm very curious as to what current and future Art History grads have to say about the language examination test required for both the Masters and Ph.D. For current students, relatively speaking, what degree of understanding did you have when you pass/failed it? For future grads, what steps are you taking in preparation? I've been killing time working on a jigsaw puzzle and my French to ensure I have the fundamentals covered. Passé, l'indicatif, le subjonctif, le futur. . . etc., etc.. It's pretty much a refresher study - I technically took a "year" off before applying to graduate school, and am prepping my brain for grad studying. Any suggestion on literature I could pick up? I picked up Easy French Reader, to cover all aforementioned bases - plus I prefer a hardcopy for things to translate compared to my computer screen. I'm also waiting on Practice Makes Perfect: Complete French Grammar. I sold my undergrad French books back because they didn't have answer keys, etc. Thanks for any information!

I agree. These rejection letters are motivating me to do my damned best, so they'd be like: "Man! We should have accepted her!" And I'll be like: "Pfth! Your loss, this school's gain!"

Give up? Hell no. If Art History is what you love and plan to have a profession in, giving up is not an option. I'd like to supplement that I'm not yelling at you either. Essentially we're in the same boat. My only acceptance was back in January. I've received one rejection since, and actually believe I have more to come. I went into this application season realizing that my uninspired GPA (major GPA is great, but last semester showed that studying/etc. did indeed pay off as far as what my professors thought of me), yucky GRE scores and lack of internships/etc. that many other potential applicants have, puts me at an extreme disadvantage. I second SashaC wholeheartedly. I'd like to add that NRC rankings for 2010 had some statistical controversy. In light of this, don't let World News/NRC/Peterson's/whatever tell you what college is best for you. If you visit the NRC site, sign in with an e-mail address, they let you see the hard statistics - broken down in attrition rates, funding, diversity, et. al. If there is something particularly glaring for that college, simply express your concern - like an attrition rate of .. 60% or something: "What's X program's completion rate, and why is it such?" Also, why settle if you are still waiting on further news?

I believe a few of these schools have a review session, send out information, another review session, send out information and so forth. Ahh, but to taste rejection. I expected it anyway.

I am not a good test taker. I felt like crying once I saw my score, as I also prepared for a few months prior. Don't let it beat you up.

I'm not sure. It could vary per school, however, I believe it's best to do it ASAP in any situation. Ideally, if you're not claimed as a dependent, your parental income is irrelevant. That way, the only income which is reported is yours. The colleges I've applied to prefer that applicants send their FAFSA prior to March 15 or April 1. I did my FAFSA Jan 17, but edited it Jan 31 after filing my federal taxes that same day. I suggest checking the GS's financial assistance website for more specificity.

I've finished my Starry Night puzzle. . . . and now I'm beginning to feel as if I'm in the Shining. The silence is driving me into an irredeemable psychotic state. March 3rd seems to not be a good day on the results page. . . . . *breathes through a paper bag* I've been telling everyone come what may. Now I'm twitching, hahaha.

Your professor choices for letters of rec should be motivated by two significant factors: - Which professor you've been in contact with the most, preferably Art History. This is affected by how many courses you took by them, presentations, symposia, etc. It's just easier that way. If you''re not confident in whether they can write you a good letter of recommendation, it's not unfair to ask: "Are you able to write a good letter of recommendation for me for graduate school?" - Professors who know your work capabilities, skills and interests. Therefore, if you want a letter of recommendation for a graduate Art History program, I believe it'll be okay as long as the letter supplements your interests - gender studies, cultural studies, anthropology, etc. I would steer from LORs in generic courses like Speech or necessary undergrad areas, like Biology. . . I don't know about professional letters of rec! I believe they would be fine, but I'd go for those who have known me for a longer period. Ah, that's when I'd attempt to get a LOR from a head honcho. When I did my letters of rec, I also sent my professors the corresponding grades I received in their courses, research paper titles, and what I can somewhat call a CV. d: Hope some of this helps. There is a forum specifically for guidance in applying to graduate school: http://forum.thegradcafe.com/forum/4-applications/ <--- Anymore logistical questions could be answered there, but I don't feel like this is out of place so much considering what you're pursuing. Plus this area is moving kinda slow, with us waiting on grad news. I don't mind helping.