[Will Anyone Post a "Successful" Statement of Purpose?]

Gradhopeful,

While I am reluctant to post my statement of purpose, I will suggest to you a book written by Donald Asher called "Graduate Admissions Essays: Write Your Way Into The Graduate School Of Your Choice." It is in its third addition and it is really helpful. Asher has numerous samples of successful SOP's for a wide range of programs. Plus, there are even samples of SOP's for fellowships and he gives general tips on making the entire application process an overall rewarding experience. I can promise you that if you pay close attention to this book you will do well on your applications.

Best of luck

[Community college to graduate school?]

I started at community college part time and then transferred to a state school. I have not had any problems getting into graduate programs. Most of them are PhD programs, so don't worry, just make good connections with professors in your department at the University that you transfer to. Also, try to work on a research project if you can. There are research programs for undergraduate students on most four year campuses; especially programs geared towards students that began at the CC level. Good luck.

[African American Studies 2009]

Has anyone out there who applied to Cornell's Africana Studies program heard anything yet?

[PENN state]

Has anyone heard anything from Penn State yet? :?:

[UCSD]

Hi there,

I was accepted to UCSD's Ph.D. program in Literature. Are there any others who have been accepted to UCSD?

[The Ohio State University]

I might be enrolling in their English M.A. program, but I am waiting to hear about funding--plus I am hoping to hear from other programs.

[African American Studies 2009]

Is anyone else waiting for a response from Yale/Harv or Cornell?

Hello naniifresh. I am waiting for a decision from Cornell's Africana Studies program.