peppermint.beatnik

spousal appointments are not uncommon. nor is teaching at different universities, unfortunately.

congrats!!

Check this thread out: Quite a few people applied to UVA, last year, if I remember correctly. The thread is quite long, about 21 pages (starting in August 2008). You'll have to search through it.

I think the Religion forum (and Gradcafe, for that matter) is drastically quieter, this year. Not sure what that means, though.

Unless they recently immigrated,I'm pretty sure they are Canadian. We speak English. OK, if you mean other parts of the applicants record, but the example implied they overlooked 2 parts of the GRE because they are international.

Congrats livgreen! Hope you get good news on funding!

and you're an international? accepted in California? that's impressive!

I'm more along this line of thought (discussed in other thread). I don't worry much about fertility issues, given my family history. That's not to say I'm not defective, but I don't spend a lot of time thinking about it. When you hear of a woman having a third child at 41, it's true that giving birth to previous children is an advantage. It's more likely than I woman trying to conceive her first child at 41. Whenever I'm home visiting my family, and my nieces and nephews are there, my SO and I return exhausted. I know everyone says its different with your own children, but we're both not ready.

I think the consensus is that there's no consensus. Acceptances can come in small, thin envelopes, too, apparently.

If feasible, clear your schedule from the time you submit your last application through April 15th. Chose an exotic location, preferably without access to a computer. If I had to do it over, I'd do that. As it stands, I'm a nervous wreck and crippled by carpal tunnel.

Do what feels right for you. I think you mean years with most physically capable sex, not best sex, necessarily. Good luck.

Gorgeous campus--visited last year.

Emory and Duke are exceptions--they interview.

I do actually consider five-years "short-term!" I don't think five years, out of one's life, is much. However, for an ldr to work, I think both people have to be on board. It doesn't sound like either of you are particularly keen. Like you, I would resent not being able to pursue a PhD. I've done long-distance on and off for 4 years, including 11 months overseas. I'm applying to do a PhD, which means another 5 years. We don't have much difficulty making this work; however, we have three different orientations-me, him, us. If either partner is not like this, to some extent, it could cause problems. There's other factors, of course, that make mine work, but those are the basics.

The only people that are hearing now are Divinity applicants. Religious Studies doesn't start until mid-Feb. at the absolute earliest. In reality, late February-early April with the bulk in March.

The above poster provided some great advice. I'm just wondering why neither of you are not interested in long distance (in the short-term, at least)

I'm exhausted reading this!

People always ask these questions, but the best answer is "wait and see." Maybe someone in your field could provide an assessment, but they don't really know either.

I would do the same, or some type of environmental science, or primate research. Three different fields, but the latter two I incorporate into my hobbies as much as possible (well, not primate research, but I love reading anything in the area).

Forgive me, because I'm not in English Lit. I did ask one of my LORs this question. He said there is a big difference between number of applicants and number of viable applicants. Just wanted to second the thought.

March is the most active month in my area.

I'm not disagreeing with the points you make, they're totally valid. The way I phrased my original post was meant to convey that I understand many think grad school is a good time to start having children, but I can't see it working for me. Like anything, my perception is based on my experience. My experience has led me to the conclusion that I won't start a family in grad school. Of course if I become pregnant, I'd make it work, but it's the way I want to do it. I'm 28. I have an MA. I want to get in and out of a PhD in 4-5 years (yes, I have thought about things that may delay this). I only want 1 or 2 kids. If this means I'm late 30s, by the time I have a child, I'm OK with that. I've discussed thus with my partner (already in academia) and he's supportive. I think a good time to have children is when you think you can make it work.

Yes, you're right about that. I meant after you get tenure, sorry.

I did this last year when I applied and was living abroad (9 hours ahead). It was great!

who was 250 words? That's ridiculous! Like what can you say? "Hi, I want to study religion."