MsBOOM
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Just want to pop in and say good luck, everyone! I'll be applying next year (unforseen circumstances - the military doesn't give two craps about whether your spouse wants to pursue a PhD or not... and my hubby and I are being PCSed soon - he's career military).
Hope everyone gets great news
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In regards to MTS/MDIV/MA degrees, I don't think it matters all that much. I applied with 45%Q, 67%V, and high 70-something for writing and got into all six schools I applied to (I am NOT a good test taker - I got these scores even though my undergrad GPA was a 3.9 in two majors and my MTS GPA is 3.95!). Funny thing is, I know many people here at HDS and other Harvard graduate schools with the same scores (mostly in masters programs, but I know of some even in PhD programs).
Howeeeeever, for the slew of PhD apps that I will be wading through this fall, I'll be studying for the GRE from now until Nov, taking a course, and more, because I'm more than positive that my GRE was what rang the alarm bells for the one and only school I applied to this past app season.
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I can only speak about my own classes/schedules that I have had (and professors). A lot of what theorykween said is absolutely true.
Due to language courses, I have been on campus Monday through Friday, as my Arabic class has met from Monday through Friday every day since my first day at HDS. My other classes have often fallen between 3-4 days a week on top of these Arabic classes.
One thing about Harvard in general (and HDS particularly) is that professors like leading seminar classes instead of flat out lecturing to their students. Therefore, your lack of participation due to absence will definitely be noticed. Even if there is a class in which the main component is lecturing by the professor, "sections" are set up in which the class is broken down into smaller sections an additional hour once a week in order for there to be more participation from students. So much is taught and learned during each and every class at Harvard, that I have done almost everything I could to never miss a class.
Some profs are lenient in regards attendance policies, but most of mine have not been. In fact, in nearly every class of mine, participation has counted for 30%+ of my final grade.
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Hi all. This might or might not specifically targeted towards those who are entering into HDS for various programs (but really, anyone can be a summer intern).
I've been the PP staff since I started at HDS, and it has been an incredibly rewarding experience working with Diana Eck and Whittney Barth (and also my awesome staff members).
We are currently looking for summer interns (in and out of office to do ethnographic research and the like), and I figured some of you would be interested in applying. All of the information can be found here: http://www.pluralism.org/pages/applications/summer_internships.
If you have any questions, I'll be here.
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For those that got into HDS and are more than likely going to go there, by all means, if you have any questions about the school, the area, living situations, the like, please do let me know. I may not reply incredibly quickly (I'm finishing out my last semester of the MTS here at HDS... and trying to finish out strong to apply to PhD programs later this year), but I will eventually reply.
I made a lot of mistakes coming in and also felt so completely lost my first semester here, so I would love to help those who get so overwhelmed!
- Paraclete and jstudemeyer
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waitlisted at harvard; they say it's a "shortlist;" is there anything to do at this point???
Still keeping my fingers crossed for you, girl! (Also, just want to say I miss you and our Arabic sessions... because, well... I suck at Arabic and you helped me immensely!)
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I'm really sorry, guys. I don't know what would've caused the confusion with what the professor said. Perhaps he meant that the decisions would be released to the professors? I guess that would explain the one person being told they got in through their POI?
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Are we certain Harvard is sending out results? MsBOOM?
I was wondering the same thing. It was confirmed by a professor here yesterday, so I'm wondering what's up! I'm really nervous for many friends who are awaiting results - including you guys! Other Harvard schools already released decisions today... so I'm not sure.
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Sounds like quite the game plan! Good stuff!!
thank you. I might be in denial or just in shock, or I could actually be genuinely excited. Only time will tell! Haha -
Harvard GSAS acceptances and rejections will both be released tomorrow - my insider professor just informed me.
- duhbot14, sacklunch and runthejewels
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In all honesty, I had originally planned to take a year off anyway (between MTS and PHD). I just decided to change my mind last second (well, I decided in August to give it a shot) and simply apply to my number one choice in order to see what would happen (religious pluralism is a lot of what I've based my entire MTS degree off of, I worked for the Pluralism Project, etc.). It was an almost perfect program, back home, and the like, so I figured I'd try.
It's all good. I'll just revamp my GRE studying (I'm sure a lot of my rejection had to do with my scores... they are abysmal), get married (NOW I HAVE TONS OF TIME TO PLAN FOR MY WEDDING! YAY!!!), study the crap out of Arabic, and go with my original list of 5 or so schools.
- Kleets712, Body Politics and marXian
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I didn't.
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Well, just got my rejection letter from Georgetown University.
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So, that's why professors were acting odd. In at HDS.
Edit: I'm Religion and Society and a masters student there currently.
EEEEEE!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!
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Confirmed Emory is "holding" my application which seems like a waitlist kinda sorta.
From what I've been told, all of those "accepted" now need a university acceptance (regarding diversity quotas and the like) and then everything will be finalized.
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Anybody hear from Georgetown yet?
I'm waiting to hear from Georgetown.
I was at an interview recently with someone who was accepted at Georgetown (fairly sure for theology).
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I know speculation is dangerous and usually like to avoid it but what are your thoughts on this ...
I emailed a POI about a month ago (Jan. 9) at a Canadian school I applied to and didn't hear back until today. In the email the POI said, "...my apologies for being so tardy in responding to this. We have reviewed your file and you will be hearing from our chair soon. I look forward to further correspondence that may result from that."
Umm......... A tiny hopeful spark in me wants to think that since it took so long to reply, the POI wouldn't have bothered with responding/ saying all that if I didn't get in? Any thoughts? Don't worry the hope won't get too big just in case.
Well, I don't see any correspondence that could happen if it were a rejection!!!!
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Haha. So, was your friend rejected or accepted?? It's ok if you'd rather not share.
Rejected
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Letter in the mail? Interesting!
Err. I meant email, lmao. LETTERS CAN BE IN EMAIL TOO, Y'KNOW! (Or something)
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Duke has started rolling out admits/rejections. I didn't apply, but a friend got a letter yesterday.
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Duly noted. My emotions almost got the best if me.
I'm going to take one more shot though. I was wait listed last year but recommended for admission by all of the departments professors. This was due to a poor GRE score attached to a "very strong" app. I couldn't afford to retake the GRE this season. But I certainly will this year to reapply for 2015.
If you don't mind me asking, what were your scores? You could PM if you'd like to keep it a secret. GRE scores are the bane to my acceptances, I fear.
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I heard a rumor that Duke opted to cut all funding for doctoral Religion applicants this year in favor of establishing a basketball team comprised completely of REL students...weird.
HAAAAAAA. LOVE IT.
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Anyone have any info on Georgetown? I'm not sure if they interview (or if they interview at all), but I know decisions are about a month/month and a half away.
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(I do this every year)
I haven't read through this, but for those who will be attending HDS this fall and are feeling lost, confused, like hell, etc. - and want to just talk or ask questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. I'm not particularly good about signing in more than once every couple of weeks, but I can try and help as much as I can.
I only do this, because I made a lot of decisions that I don't regret, but wish I had made slightly differently... all because I didn't know any better and was confused. Don't be like me! ASK AWAY!