RD_Paul
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Almost exactly the same thing happened to me last year. I started out with 163 V, 158Q, 4.5AW. I retook and scored a 162V, 157Q, 6.0AW. I was able to submit my highest scores to each of the schools to which I applied (BU, Duke, ND, Emory, PTS). If you get higher than a 4.5 on the writing, I would stay put. Your scores are just fine.
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1) I visited three of the five schools to which I applied. The three that I visited where those that I was most excited about. These visits turned out to be extremely important for me, as they gave me a chance to get to know my POIs. I will say, though, that if you haven't visited at this point, it's probably too late. If not, you're getting close.
2) I first e-mailed my POI at each school. In one case, I had two POIs at the school (Baylor, where I ended up), so I e-mailed both. Then, most of these folks suggested I also get in touch with the other faculty to introduce myself.
3) I applied to 5 schools and got accepted to 4.
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For what it's worth, I had a 163V and a 156Q with a 4.5AW. I retook it and improved my writing to a 6.0. My other scores didn't improve, so I applied with 163V, 156Q, and a 6.0 (all my schools took composite scores), and I got into 4/5 programs. I'm convinced that my improved writing made a huge difference. I would definitely retake the test and focus on improving your writing.
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1 hour ago, tdwightdavis said:
Found out Friday I got accepted to the MA at Vanderbilt. Not exactly what I wanted at the beginning of the PhD application season, but at least it's a step forward instead of another year of just waiting. Good luck to all of you starting the PhD and hopefully I'll be joining you all next year.
Congrats!
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1 hour ago, y00nsk said:
I just found out I got accepted to PTS's ThM program and Yale Div's STM program! I'm excited at either possibility, but have some questions about the faculty. I know that Yale was looking to hire a new NT prof - does anyone here know if they've already made that decision and who that might be?
I also heard that PTS was hiring someone for their biblical studies faculty (possibly NT?). I know they recently hired Eric Barreto as an Associate Prof in NT, but I heard they hired an additional NT prof. Is this true? Does anyone know who that is? Any information on either YDS or PTS would help me make my decision. Thanks!
When I interviewed with PTS, they told me that they had hired a new Paulinist, but they weren't read to share his/her identity yet. I'm guessing it's Michael Gorman. He's there as a Luce Fellow this year, and he is a PTS alum. I also heard today that they hired Mark Smith (OT/HB/ANE) from NYU.
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On 2/27/2016 at 6:27 PM, Solaire said:
Congratulations on your acceptance!
Does anyone know if that means both spots in Baylor's NT program are taken?I ask because I'm on the wait list.
The other admit hasn't decided yet, though I think she is leaning toward Baylor. Sorry
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On February 25, 2016 at 0:01 PM, Laodiceans said:
@RD_Paul Let us know when you have made a decision. I want to know if I'll see you in the fall (at Duke)!
Committed to Baylor! So excited to get started. Very difficult choice, but I am glad I made it.
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Just got waitlisted at Princeton Seminary. I interviewed, but I expected either to be waitlisted or rejected. Not a good fit at all.
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22 minutes ago, tdwightdavis said:
Well. If Yale has sent their acceptances/wait list stuff I guess it's about time for me to think about what to do next. Looks like my only hope is the wait list at Baylor or a third round next year.
I really hope you hear good news from Baylor!
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2 minutes ago, Rabbit Run said:
Have an email from Duke Divinity that my decision is ready for the ThD, but the "view decision" link won't open on the Applicant Status page. Anyone else having this problem? I applied to the PhD as well and can view that decision fine.
Just got the letter too. Try logging out, closing your browser, then logging back in. It worked for me.
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Got a call yesterday from Duke Divinity. Accepted to the ThD program.
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1 hour ago, raleighheth said:
It looks like a couple of people have posted their acceptance to Emory. Anyone in here?
Got a call this morning from Emory. Admitted into the NT program!
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15 hours ago, tdwightdavis said:
I wish I knew if theology was sending today. I feel like I didn't get in since NT and OT sent theirs.
PM'd you.
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Got my acceptance e-mail from Baylor this afternoon! Beyond thrilled about this!
Good luck to everyone else!
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Did anyone go to the Emory interview weekend? I missed it and am curious how it went.
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2 hours ago, raleighheth said:
Sorry about that. I have been asked to interview by Notre Dame. I also applied to Emory. I know there recruitment weekend is in two days, but I've been told by all of my professors (they all have quite close connections with the professors there) not to worry too much about that. I also applied to Harvard, PTS, and Florida State.
Notre Dame's interviews are competitive. I got into their MTS program last year, and Vanderkam told me while I was there that they always invite more prospective PhD students than they can take.
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15 minutes ago, tdwightdavis said:
Still, that many interviews is great. Out of 7 applications I have 1 interview.
Thanks! I don't know about you, but I'm really looking forward to BU. Who is your POI, by the way?
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16 hours ago, Laodiceans said:
That is actually very good! Are all your interviews competitive?
Unfortunately, yes.
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Well, it looks like I didn't get an interview at ND, but four interviews out of six apps ain't bad!
Good luck to everyone else!
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1 minute ago, _anonymous_ said:
I can confirm that invitations to Notre Dame's History of Christianity interview weekend went out at noon today. Someone has already posted this info in the results search, and it wasn't me, if that adds an extra layer of confirmation. Sorry for those of you for whom this is a disappointment, but I hope the knowledge is also in some ways a merciful relief (I know it would be for me).
In other news, I know that BC Historical Theology has done their interviews, but I do not know if they have extended their offers yet. I was told only that we would hear in "very early February."
Do you happen to know if all concentration areas' interviews are out?
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Anyone else going to Baylor?
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15 minutes ago, tdwightdavis said:
Looking forward to meeting you in person this weekend. Getting pretty nervous waiting on other phone calls/emails and anticipating this interview this weekend.
Same to you!
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Flying down to Baylor this weekend, and I have my Skype interview with Emory tomorrow! Big week ahead.
Hoping to hear from Notre Dame soon too...
PhD Applications Fall '17 Season
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Congrats to everyone invited to Baylor. I'm a first-year NT student. Baylor's a good place. Rigorous, theological, good cohort of students.
As for Wantingtogetinsomewhere's question about SBC students, I don't know of any students from SBC seminaries in any of the four subfields. Honestly, I'm not sure they'd want to come here anyway. That being said, we're a diverse student body that leans (in my opinion) progressive Evangelical, at least that seems to me the case with this fall's incoming class. There are certainly exceptions to that, but at least in the NT subfield, we are all at least somewhat interested in theological/ecclesial questions. I'm one of the more interested in those questions among those currently taking coursework. I'm Anabaptist, and I only feel a bit out of place.
As for advice for preview weekend, I'd say the biggest thing is just to relax. You've made it to preview weekend, so they're intrigued by what you might add to the department community. It's cliche, but true: be yourself. Expect to get lots of questions about your interests and your SOP. The faculty are relatively easy to talk/connect with.