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This is off the topic but... I will be applying to the AM for fall 2013 and was just wondering what the typical stats of people admitted are. Any help would be appreciated.

Does any one know when PTS will be making their March decisions? I know they meet once a month to review applications and I applied fairly late (but still before the Mar.1 deadline), so I was wondering if any of you knew about how long I can expect to wait to hear from them (or at least when in a given month they typically send out letters). Thanks. By the way, congrats everyone on your acceptances and my condolences for any rejections. Best wishes for the upcoming fall.

Ryan D, thank you for the offer but right after posting I was offered proofreading by one of my profs.

This is true; however, it depends on the school. PTS, for example, uses their MDiv as the prep degree for PhD studies.

I am applying for Princeton Theological's MDiv program and am stuck on the essay ps/sop. The give some guidance but I was hoping someone else could add further guidance and possibly some general do's and dont's. Below is their description. Thanks in advance. Princeton Theological Seminary seeks to enroll students who (1) are committed to Jesus Christ and to Christ’s church, (2) have gifts, previous education, and experience that indicate potential for leadership, and (3) have the capacity to undertake serious academic preparation for the ministries of the church. To assist the Admissions Committee in its task, we ask you to write an autobiographical essay addressing those experiences, academic pursuits, and areas of involvement that have brought you to considering this vocation. In preparing this essay, you may wish to reflect on your religious experience and development , your sense of call to ministry, your significant relationships, your style of leadership, academic areas in which you have had particular interest or difficulty, your vision of the future, or other factors that you think relevant. Your essay should be between 750 and 1000 words in length, but should not exceed three typewritten pages and will be most useful if marked by selectivity of relevant data, conciseness of style, and careful preparation. We recommend preparing the essay in an separate program beforehand, be sure that you submit your best work, and copy/paste into the field below.

Hey, so I know you all get tired of these types of questions, but any feedback would be helpful as I have been unable to find any stats on PTS other than accepted/applied %. I am applying to PTS for an MDiv and was wondering my chances. I will have a BA in Religious Studies with a 3.35, I have training in Greek and have worked along side one of my professors editing Byzantine Manuscripts, and I have a couple years experience with my campus ministry. If you need more details just ask. Thanks. *I am mostly worried about my GPA since I couldn't find their avg gpa of accepted students.