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  1. Yes, the scaling is very different. 60 and above is first class. 55 is second class. Anything above 60 is considered to be very good especially in literature. My CGPA is 9.0 and rough conversion is 4.0 GPA. Do you think another MA would be something negative on my application?
  2. Hello I am currently an MA (Comparative Literature) student in India. I want to apply to Comp. Lit. and South Asian Studies PhD programs (Fall 2016). While I attended one of the best colleges in India for my English literature, my undergraduate results weren't all that good (55% -- not too bad for literature students in my university but definitely not great) for a combination of personal reasons (think clinical depression, family problems etc.) and about 5% of my final percentage was taken off due to my low attendance. I took two years off and worked as a journalist with one of the national televisions. I decided to change disciplines for my Master's and settled on Comparative Literature and have done rather well in my MA (67% average for 3 out of 4 semesters) and have also published one paper and presented at several national/international conferences. (My postgraduate university is different but equally well known and the best for comp lit in my country). My TOEFL score is 111. Currently, I have an offer of admission from SOAS for another MA in South Asian Area Studies (I wanted to concentrate and specialize in the area) which I might take up. I have also applied to U of T for a collaborative MA program in Comp Lit and South Asian Studies but haven't heard back from them (I think it's unlikely I will be made an offer due to my low undergraduate score). I am fluent in three languages (Hindi, English, Bangla), proficient in one (Urdu) and have elementary knowledge of Sanskrit. I still haven't taken the GRE (which I plan to take in 2015). I just wanted to know if I stand any chances of getting into any PhD programs in either Comparative Literature or South Asian Studies. If yes, which universities should I aim for? Many thanks.
  3. Hello I want to apply to the PhD programs in Comparative Literature. Since, I am an international applicant from India, I wanted to know if I stand any realistic chance of getting through any University. I have finished my B.A. in English Literature and am currently doing my MA in Comparative Literature. Although, my grades in BA aren't particularly good (Upper Second Class), I hope to do well in my MA to make up for it. (Besides, the University I did my BA from gave grades for attendance which resulted in my lower percentage.) Plus, both my BA and MA are from two of the best Universities in the country. (University of Delhi, University of Jadavpur). I am fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali and have a reading knowledge of Urdu. I am also currently learning French. My research interests are Post-colonial literature, Indian literature and the politics of translation and identities. I plan to take the GRE next year. I wanted to know if, with a background like mine, I stand any chance of being admitted into any of the PhD programs in Comp. Lit. or South Asian Studies. If yes, which Universities should I apply to? Thank you. Saudamini
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