KarmicKoala

I'll be applying to graduate programs this fall, wanted to know if anyone has any recommendations for M.A programs in Chinese Language or East Asian Studies. Well I'm posting I figure I 'll throw in some stats as well, hopefully get a reading on how competitive my application will be. GPA is solid, I have a 3.92 at a middle-of-the-pack public university. Dual degree in International Relations and Political Science, certificates in Chinese Studies and National Security Studies. Assuming I get decent GRE scores and recommendations, is this a winning ticket or am I missing something crucial?

Oh wow, thanks for the info. Interesting to know its on a case by case basis. I hope my case lands on their desk soon haha.

Alright well they just announced site placement for Arabic, which had been delayed due to regional turmoil. Those people now have a window of time in which to respond and accept/decline their award. My guess is they're waiting till this passes so they can announce ALL the alternates for all languages at once, as opposed to letting everyone know and letting the Arabic alternates know later.

Someone on the program's official facebook page told me she contacted the CLS office. Apparently alternates are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and some have been admitted as late as May! I hope thats an extreme case. Needless to say, I won't be refreshing my inbox as often knowing that.

Hi I just came across this forum after doing some Googling. I'm an alternate for CLS 2011 in Indonesia! I keep refreshing my inbox like mad, so excited to find out the end result. Any other alternates here who know when we should find out by? Any for Indonesia?