viggosloof28

Absolutely right. Most of the top programs I've been looking at refuse to state a minimum requirement, but will say something euphemistic like "a score of less than 1200 is unlikely to impress." Of course, the verbal score is the most important one for those of us in the humanities, so there may be a little wiggle room...doesn't seem to be much, though, unfortunately!

Sharing a video made by one of my advisors and some of her colleagues. I don't agree with everything in the video, but it raises some important points about women's issues in this election. Please watch and feel free to share it with anyone who might be interested. We girls have a lot at stake at the polls this year; everyone - including you, menfolk - needs to make their voices heard, whatever you believe!

True on both counts! We miss her lots, but are obviously super proud of - and happy for - her.

Yep, she's at the U of Oklahoma. We were sad to lose her last year - great prof!

Stanford's fee is still $125...and so is CUNY's apparently. Damn that I want to apply to both of them!

Thank you so much, psychkita! I've been looking for something exactly like this...feel like I've forgotten all my math. :-/ Thanks again for sharing this!

Hi all! I know this is kind of a silly question, but I could really use some feedback. I'm applying for PhD programs in European History (to some of the top programs in the US). I took the old version of the GRE back in 2009, and received these scores: 640 verbal, 760 quantitative, and 5.0 writing. Are my verbal and writing scores too low for PhD programs in History, especially the really good ones? Should I re-take? Any and all advice is appreciated!

Hi LadyRara, The application fees are daunting! Especially on a TA's pay...I currently attend UH, so let me know if you have questions about any of the people in the department (or anything else!). Wasn't sure what kind of history you study, but I do European (Germany). Happy to help however I might be able!

Thanks so much for this link, vstevie! This puts all the most important (and helpful) information in one place.

Hi all! I'm officially checking in for the season, as well! So glad this forum is here for venting and peer advising purposes.

Thanks so much for the link, mandarin.orange!

I second this question. Also, if the department does not specify the format of the SOP, what is the standard? Should I format it like a letter to the members of the adcom, or should it read more like a short paper? Any and all advice is much appreciated!

Hi all! I submitted a paper for the CFP for the 2013 SHA Conference's European History section. I know a couple of people that have received a negative response back, but has anyone heard back positively? I guess I'm asking if no news is good news...does the delay mean the committee is still deciding, or maybe deciding where in the schedule I would best fit? Any feedback regarding this specific conference, or other conferences which gave rise to similar anxieties, is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!