nichemusicnerd Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 4 hours ago, klavierstucke said: Congrats! can i ask what kind of niche music you are a nerd for? Hahaha I was honestly just thinking niche music nerd because applying for a phd in musicology is just a very specific niche thing to do. The actual music I study is probably the least niche... I do a lot of work with pop music and some 20th century ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klavierstucke Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 hour ago, nichemusicnerd said: Hahaha I was honestly just thinking niche music nerd because applying for a phd in musicology is just a very specific niche thing to do. The actual music I study is probably the least niche... I do a lot of work with pop music and some 20th century ? Lol i get ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musiking Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Well that UChicago rejection came in with the app forwarded to the MAPH. Oh well! Has anyone heard from UNC yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest barkin62 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 @people who interviewed at Yale, did they say anything about when decisions will be out? They're practically the only place I haven't at least heard about an interview from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klavierstucke Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, barkin62 said: @people who interviewed at Yale, did they say anything about when decisions will be out? They're practically the only place I haven't at least heard about an interview from. They did not, but at least from previous yrs, it looks like acceptance are generally released 2 weeks after interviews and rejections soon afterwards. Which would be the week of Feb. 18. I'm under the impression they did all their interviews this previous week unless theory/musicology is handled separetely. 20 hours ago, Musiking said: Well that UChicago rejection came in with the app forwarded to the MAPH. Oh well! Has anyone heard from UNC yet? Yeah got my rejection too in the form of a MAPH referral. I'm hoping in 14 days I'll have an acceptance under my belt...I'm feeling pretty good about it but we'll see. I'm mentally prepared for shutout if that happens. Edited February 9, 2019 by klavierstucke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest barkin62 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Thanks. I'm confused/angsty because Yale's basically the only place I haven't heard from, and I would've thought I'd either been interviewed or rejected by now. It'd just be nice to know what to expect. It really bothers me how UChicago sends out MAPH referrals-they're just full-on preying on desperation to lure people into what's essentially a for-profit program. It's worth noting that UChicago's music department, from what I've heard, categorically does not accept their own MAPH students. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musica Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 27 minutes ago, barkin62 said: Thanks. I'm confused/angsty because Yale's basically the only place I haven't heard from, and I would've thought I'd either been interviewed or rejected by now. It'd just be nice to know what to expect. It really bothers me how UChicago sends out MAPH referrals-they're just full-on preying on desperation to lure people into what's essentially a for-profit program. It's worth noting that UChicago's music department, from what I've heard, categorically does not accept their own MAPH students. Most programs in the US do not accept their musicology/theory masters students for the PhD — but MAPH can get good funding. I got very good packages from both MAPH and Northwestern masters programs my first go round. I think Yale might be done with interviews, although that was not explicitly said to me during mine. Only a mention that they are almost done. And again, Im a historical musicologist, so they may only have been referring to that. Rejections and WL are always slow to be released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest barkin62 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 26 minutes ago, Musica said: Most programs in the US do not accept their musicology/theory masters students for the PhD — but MAPH can get good funding. I got very good packages from both MAPH and Northwestern masters programs my first go round. I think Yale might be done with interviews, although that was not explicitly said to me during mine. Only a mention that they are almost done. And again, Im a historical musicologist, so they may only have been referring to that. Rejections and WL are always slow to be released. I have two disagreements here. Half of Indiana's PhD theory students are their own masters alums, and that's perhaps the biggest terminal masters in theory in the US. MAPH also kinda advertises itself in terms of getting its own into UChicago, which it does for some non-music programs. As for rejections/WL---going off hearsay I know that Indiana and Eastman have both released at least some rejections. I haven't heard from either, but I have friends who have been rejected from both (for the same programs I'm applying to). They also both flat-out rejected people they didn't invite to interview, in some cases before sending interview invites. That said, yeah I'll bank on Yale being a no. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody_S Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 On 2/9/2019 at 3:14 AM, Musiking said: Well that UChicago rejection came in with the app forwarded to the MAPH. Oh well! Has anyone heard from UNC yet? A very expected rejection came my way from UChicago. I am an international applicant, with no TOEFL and I blew it at the interviews. It was the worst interview of my life... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody_S Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Also, anyone here with any news from Cambridge? My application is still under department review...is that an implied rejection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klavierstucke Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) From what it looks like to me the vast majority of MAPH students receive no/little aid (looks like half tuition at best for the applicants who demonstrate "exceptional academic promise"). Nothing near the full tuition remission+stipend+health insurance of PhD programs guaranteed for 4-6 years. I am not paying a single dime further on school so I won't bother with anything less. In any case, MAPH seems like an weird top-down way of forcing the music department to work with students they rejected. I imagine I would feel awkward hanging around, doing a masters thesis project, with a department that rejected me. I was rejected from Eastman theory on Jan 12, (didn't get interview) musicology (1 week after an interview on Jan 23), and Indiana theory (1 week after oncampus interview). They've probably concluded their processes by now. This coming week we are likely to hear acceptances from CUNY (at least for musicology), Harvard, and Princeton if this applies to you. Edited February 10, 2019 by klavierstucke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest barkin62 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 8 hours ago, klavierstucke said: I was rejected from Eastman theory on Jan 12, (didn't get interview) musicology (1 week after an interview on Jan 23), and Indiana theory (1 week after oncampus interview). They've probably concluded their processes by now. This coming week we are likely to hear acceptances from CUNY (at least for musicology), Harvard, and Princeton if this applies to you. I still haven't heard shit from Eastman or Indiana theory, which is odd. CUNY's grad theory interviews are in a week, don't know if that says anything about musicology. Btw which Indiana theory interview were you at? Did I meet you and not know it?! I think I at one point asked some people if they were on "the worst website on the internet," namely this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klavierstucke Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, barkin62 said: I still haven't heard shit from Eastman or Indiana theory, which is odd. CUNY's grad theory interviews are in a week, don't know if that says anything about musicology. Btw which Indiana theory interview were you at? Did I meet you and not know it?! I think I at one point asked some people if they were on "the worst website on the internet," namely this one. Yeah you asked me that, I remember you. I pretended I was unaware of the website to keep online/real life personas seperate??? Honestly I butchered that musicianship evaluation... CUNY Musicology interview was last week and anticipating decisions this week. Edited February 10, 2019 by klavierstucke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musica Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 On 2/10/2019 at 1:53 AM, barkin62 said: I have two disagreements here. Half of Indiana's PhD theory students are their own masters alums, and that's perhaps the biggest terminal masters in theory in the US. MAPH also kinda advertises itself in terms of getting its own into UChicago, which it does for some non-music programs. As for rejections/WL---going off hearsay I know that Indiana and Eastman have both released at least some rejections. I haven't heard from either, but I have friends who have been rejected from both (for the same programs I'm applying to). They also both flat-out rejected people they didn't invite to interview, in some cases before sending interview invites. That said, yeah I'll bank on Yale being a no. Thanks for the info. Ahh interesting. I understood it to be like CUNY used to be, where you are accepted for the PhD but then they expect you to pay for the masters if you do not already have one. So not a true “terminal” masters. But that makes sense with the size of their program combined with public funding issues — safer. Fingers crossed on Yale and Columbia this week; Harvard is another possibility based on what I have heard, but between now and the end of next week seems almost for certain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest barkin62 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Musica said: Fingers crossed on Yale and Columbia this week In my Columbia interview last week I was told that their adcom meets this Wednesday and decisions are likely to be out very soon after, unless one of the disciplinary subcommittees is taking their time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klavierstucke Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) If this is relevant to anyone, here's very general dates acceptances are sent out for some musicology colleges: Princeton Feb 7-10 CUNY Feb 9-15 Harvard Feb 12-14 Penn Feb 13-20 NYU Feb 14-23 Yale Feb 15-19 Columbia Feb 19-29 (but seems like it will be this week?) Brandeis Mar 5-19 UCLA Mar 5-20 Some more accurate ranges for this year could be inferred from how soon after interviews they typically inform acceptees . Sorry, I love making tables and charts and what not. Also Columbia appears to do musicology/theory separately correct? Edited February 12, 2019 by klavierstucke .... and nichemusicnerd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest barkin62 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 hour ago, klavierstucke said: Also Columbia appears to do musicology/theory separately correct? They have separate subcommittees within the department, but it's a single department with a fixed amount of total slots across all disciplines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody_S Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) ... Edited February 13, 2019 by Soufie_S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musician94 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Hi all! Im back and just received an offer from Brown don’t recall seeing this on anyone’s list but just in case! Nobody_S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 21 minutes ago, musician94 said: Hi all! Im back and just received an offer from Brown don’t recall seeing this on anyone’s list but just in case! Woahh congrats! I'm hoping to see a lot of good news from everyone on this forum the next couple weeks! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 P.S. Anyone applied to USC or UCSD?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musiking Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 2 hours ago, spianist said: P.S. Anyone applied to USC or UCSD?? I applied to UCSD and received a rejection (via email) yesterday morning I believe. Did anyone here apply to North Carolina? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsifal Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 3 hours ago, spianist said: P.S. Anyone applied to USC or UCSD?? I applied to USC for composition and have an interview next week(end) .... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Musiking said: I applied to UCSD and received a rejection (via email) yesterday morning I believe. May I ask for which discipline? I applied for musicology (or what they call Integrative Studies), and got neither a rejection nor an acceptance so far.... Edited February 13, 2019 by spianist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nichemusicnerd Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I am still waiting to hear back from 3 Canadian universities and UCLA and not knowing when to expect answers is killing me. I need to stop refreshing my email (and here!) before I lose my mind lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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