EllieOfAquitaine

Thanks so much for the feedback! So I have been reading up on people's take of the Chicago MAPH. It seems like the sort of environment you either really like or absolutely hate. Also the phrase "cash-cow for the university" repeatedly came up in people's posts. I don't particularly relish the idea of being a cash cow for someone else. With that in mind, I have been weighing the pros and cons of both schools. Given that I do not have a formal background in art history, I would like to use my masters as an opportunity to really establish a strong background in art history (it sounds like aojumper did just that, so it can be done! ). I am currently leaning towards Rutgers as it seems like it would allow me to build more a foundation in art history. I'd love to hear from others who came into art history as non art history undergrads (as well as anyone with experience in the museum/curator track).

Hello all, I applied to five programs this fall/winter (a mix of MAs and PhD). My end goal is to be a curator (for the glory and wealth obviously ). I have some strikes against me: 1. My UG degrees are in History and English with a minor in Biology 2. I have spent the last 3 years working in software development 3. I have had very little formal art history experience--all of my academic scholarship was in medieval history Thus far I have gotten into U Chicago's MA for Humanities and Rutgers art history MA program. I was rejected from U Chicago, NYU and UW's PhD programs (I don't blame them in the slightest). I am waiting to hear back from Tufts and UW's museology program. As PhDs are basically mandatory for any sort of curator work, I was wondering what the best course of action would be for me to take in regards to my school choices. I also realize I am at an extreme disadvantage as I do not have an UG degree in AH. While I know U Chicago has a great reputation, I am hesitant to go there as it is only a year. If I did go there, I would essentially be applying to schools again next fall and I am not sure a year at Chicago will make all that much of a difference for my application. (Or maybe it will?) If I go to Rutgers, I'd be doing the standard masters. I am under the impression that Rutgers is not as highly ranked as U Chicago (am I wrong?) I also had a question about museology programs in general. Would getting a masters in Museology help in gaining admittance to a PhD program? Financially, it's the cheapest option for me (assuming I get in). The program is great about getting people internships at local museums. I could also tailor my studies to be art history based. Any guidance would be GREATLY appreciated Also, as a side note, I learned about my admission to Rutgers by checking the site. I then got a short letter saying that I got in. I haven't heard anything about funding, the program, etc. That strikes me as rather odd. Has anyone else had this experience?

No, I actually just live in Seattle (I work for Expedia). I received an email saying I didn't get in to their PhD program but I have yet to hear back from Museology. I am guessing that the different departments admit independently of each other.

I got into U Chicago's Humanities program and Rutgers MA in art history. I was rejected at NYU, waiting on Tufts (though based on what I'm seeing here I'm guessing I didn't get in) and U Washington.

Hey there! I got into UChicago this week. I was wondering if I should bother bringing my car at all. It sounds like it's not necessary. Also, my friend is waiting to hear back from Roosevelt. If she does get in, is there a safe neighborhood between both schools you would recommend living in?