MAPSS

[anthromind]

Hey guys,

After getting rejected from 3 Phd programs in social anthropology from r1 schools, I've decided to go to the MAPSS program at Uchicago. I applied directly as a back-up and had little intention of actually going, but I was offered a full scholarship. Is anyone else going?

[a fragrant plant]

May I ask when you received your MAPSS offer via postal mail?

[anthromind]

Yup!

Feb 19th on the left coast.

[samjones]

there are other threads in the forum discussing MAPSS (and Chicago's humanities program, too). most people who chime in haven't actually been through the program and classify it as a "cash cow" program that they expect is ultimately useless. fortunately, there have been graduates of the programs who have experienced otherwise and found the program to be a useful tool for constructing a more focused background and future. graduates have said that a more focused and solid background allows them better success for applying to PhD programs at the U of Chicago as well as other at other schools.

if my tuition were paid for, i would take the MAPSS opportunity in a heartbeat (especially if i had no other academic options). i mean, you'll have to pay for your living expenses at this point no matter what you do. you might as well get a U of Chicago education while you're at it!

good luck and congrats on earning a full tuition waiver for the program! not many students do that.

oh, and check out those other threads that discuss the interdisciplinary programs at U of Chicago.