baerga Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 I noticed that there still isn't a thread for Fall 2021 applicants, so I figured I would go ahead and create one. Having submitted my final application earlier this week (to Columbia, one of five in total), I'm interested to hear about everyone's experiences in the current environment, in addition to helpful advice from current grad students. Best of luck to everyone! Field: Early Modern (Southern Europe) jondewitt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebp Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 I'm a longtime lurker, but I thought I'd post for once because I also applied to Columbia (Modern/Africana) as one of five programs. It has been rather stressful--my list was definitely narrowed by the suspended programs, and I am not sure how to gauge admissions in this environment. Best of luck to you, as well! baerga and ClassicsCandidate 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smln Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 I have selected 10 programmes and have already submitted 6 applications. The problem in my subfield is not only COVID but that lots of great professors have retired this year or are going to retire very soon. A good thing is that all schools have waived GRE this year (or made it optional). It is a big relief. I have been studying for it for a while but was happy to drop it once it was clear that they don't need it any longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomeSweetRome Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 (edited) Hi! I'm applying to 9 schools - it would have been a few more if not for Covid. This is my 3rd time applying to PhDs (the first time I landed in a Master's program), so I'm definitely nervous. At this point I'll be happy to get in anywhere, but I'm not getting my hopes up, given what a mess this year has been! Good luck to you all! Edited December 16, 2020 by RomeSweetRome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abblygail Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 I'm applying to 6 schools, all for MA programs and hoping to concentrate on American art. I'm not the most competitive candidate, but I'm hopeful! Good luck to everyone out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardoDeLegarda Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Hello! I am also currently applying for 8 schools, a combination of MA and PhD programs. Good luck to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScholarSack Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 I've applied for 5 schools. Columbia MA Bard Graduate Centre MA The New School Fashion Studies MA NYU Costume Studies MA Courtauld History of Dress MA Pretty nervous as they're all competitive programs. Best of luck to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenosino2 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Hello! Anybody had interviews or heard back from your schools yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebp Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I haven't heard anytrhing at all yet, but I got slightly stressed out by the Duke interview on the Results board (I applied to that program as well). naixx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingc35 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Just got an email about an interview with Columbia about an hour ago. Haven't heard from other programs yet. ebp and abblygail 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peploskore Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 40 minutes ago, lingc35 said: Just got an email about an interview with Columbia about an hour ago. Haven't heard from other programs yet. Congrats to you, that's great news! Best of luck in the interview. Do you mind sharing what period of art history/subfield you are interested in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingc35 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Just now, peploskore said: Congrats to you, that's great news! Best of luck in the interview. Do you mind sharing what period of art history/subfield you are interested in? I think I put contemporary though my project is also beyond that. But I'm primarily working in photography, film, video, and new media so that gives you an idea. The email was a little strange though so I'm not sure if it's indicative of how other POI's are doing it. I've heard Columbia never did interviews in the past so it might just be this person in particular wanting to do an interview...not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peploskore Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, lingc35 said: I think I put contemporary though my project is also beyond that. But I'm primarily working in photography, film, video, and new media so that gives you an idea. The email was a little strange though so I'm not sure if it's indicative of how other POI's are doing it. I've heard Columbia never did interviews in the past so it might just be this person in particular wanting to do an interview...not sure. Oh that sounds really cool! Thanks for sharing, hopefully it all works out. I also haven't heard anything about Columbia doing interviews so I find that strange...I've been wondering if COVID has changed the application process in any way, or professors are more open to digital interviews/chats. Either way, it's probably a good sign to hear from them at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goghwithit Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 4 hours ago, lingc35 said: I think I put contemporary though my project is also beyond that. But I'm primarily working in photography, film, video, and new media so that gives you an idea. The email was a little strange though so I'm not sure if it's indicative of how other POI's are doing it. I've heard Columbia never did interviews in the past so it might just be this person in particular wanting to do an interview...not sure. Congrats on your interview! Did you apply to Columbia's PhD or MA program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingc35 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 31 minutes ago, goghwithit said: Congrats on your interview! Did you apply to Columbia's PhD or MA program? Thank you! I applied for the PhD program goghwithit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whattheek Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) finished all my apps about a week ago, i'm right out of undergrad only applying for MAs. i applied to SAIC, UMass, Tulane, U of Houston, CCNY, McGill, and Concordia. good luck everyone!!! Edited January 21, 2021 by whattheek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpgc345 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) Hi all, I received an invitation to the Michigan prospective weekend in mid February. Any idea how many people attend versus how many are actually admitted? Don't want to get my hopes up! Also, for the Columbia interviewee -- what's your field? Good luck! Edited January 22, 2021 by rpgc345 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingc35 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 22 minutes ago, rpgc345 said: Hi all, I received an invitation to the Michigan prospective weekend in mid February. Any idea how many people attend versus how many are actually admitted? Don't want to get my hopes up! Also, for the Columbia interviewee -- what's your field? Good luck! modern and contemporary, film/media/photography ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmowm Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 On 1/22/2021 at 7:18 PM, rpgc345 said: Hi all, I received an invitation to the Michigan prospective weekend in mid February. Any idea how many people attend versus how many are actually admitted? Don't want to get my hopes up! Also, for the Columbia interviewee -- what's your field? Good luck! Congrats! Was it a personal email? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironing_maiden Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Hi all! I applied to 11 schools (PhD, African American Art History/African Diaspora) and have only received one email from one school which was Washington University in St. Louis telling me I was eligible to apply for two different fellowships they offer. I sent in those applications and am hoping it means I might have a chance, but it’s very nerve-wrecking! Sending best wishes to you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpgc345 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 On 1/24/2021 at 9:21 AM, Rmowm said: Congrats! Was it a personal email? It was somewhat personalized! A letter addressed to me from grad studies professor with general information about the interview weekend dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghirlandaihoe Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Anyone invited to Duke’s graduate art history symposium at the beginning of February? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenosino2 Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 10 hours ago, rpgc345 said: It was somewhat personalized! A letter addressed to me from grad studies professor with general information about the interview weekend dates. Congrats! I didn't know Columbia does interview weekend. Would you mind sharing your interview experience when/if it's done? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jondewitt Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 On 1/24/2021 at 9:53 PM, Ironing_maiden said: Hi all! I applied to 11 schools (PhD, African American Art History/African Diaspora) and have only received one email from one school which was Washington University in St. Louis telling me I was eligible to apply for two different fellowships they offer. I sent in those applications and am hoping it means I might have a chance, but it’s very nerve-wrecking! Sending best wishes to you all! Hi all, phd applicant here. @Ironing_maiden: I received an acceptance from WashU St. Louis! Super excited, especially since this was a particularly grueling year for art history applications. Hope you got good news from them too. I also got an interview request from the IFA, but I'm not sure if they give interviews to all applicants or if I got very lucky. Best of luck to you all. Fingers crossed! wookie55 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBJ Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Hi everyone, it's so good to see an Art History thread! Congrats on your WashU acceptance! I wonder if anyone who applied for the 2021 Art History Ph.D. program at Princeton or Harvard receives an interview request yet? If so, would you mind sharing your interview questions and the experience? Does the department actually conduct interviews? Is it possible that you will receive an acceptance letter without an interview? When will they send out the rejection or acceptance letters? Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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