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mayflower

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  1. I'm researching Chaucer right now with a professor, but I signed up to do this research project the first semester of my sophomore year, and I didn't know really what I wanted to study in the field of literature (because of the way the English program is set up here at Delaware - they don't let us take survey classes until our sophomore spring semester). While I enjoy the work I am doing I find myself more drawn towards 18th -20th century British literature. Because I am taking three credits of undergraduate research I can't change my course of research this semester or summer semester. In the fall I can move onto research more my style. So, this was a long way to say no, I'm not a medievalist. Are languages still as important in this case?
  2. Thanks! Thats great advice...one last question. Are GRE prep classes worth it? Or would a book be sufficient?
  3. I'm a college sophomore at the University of Delaware and I'm planning on applying to grad school for English literature (probably gothic lit) in the fall of 2010. I'm an English major (literary studies) with a history minor; I will be writing a senior thesis; I have done 3 credits of undergraduate research in medieval literature with a known scholar. I work at my university's writing center (as a peer tutor), I have been accepted for my school's summer scholar program (doing research in literature over the summer). I plan to do at least three more credits of undergraduate research with another professor. My GPA is currently a 3.92. I would like to know (honestly) ways in which I can look more competitive. I know a big part of my application is the personal statement and writing sample, but in terms of my major and minor and the activities I am doing, what else do I need? Is there something else I can be doing that will increase my chances of getting into a kickass grad school? What else can I do during my junior summer...more research? Should I have a committee position with an honor society or a publication on campus? Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. I am interested in UC Berkeley, U Penn, Princeton and the like. Thanks so much!!! (also.. any advice on what type of writing sample I should submit...or personal statement?)
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