HDS MTS Invite Yet [2023]

[Krag]

First of all, has anyone gotten an invitation for an interview yet--specifically someone pursuing an MTS?

I have, or am about to have, two M.A. degrees: one in systematic theology and finishing one on interreligious engagement. There are some blind spots I'd like to have filled in before approaching a PhD (there has been a subtle shift in the real-world application of my vocational aspirations). I've been told that having two graduate degrees [for one of which I managed a 4.0/4.0] will make it a hard sell to get into the MTS program, though I've contacted multiple professors within the program about what work I'd like to do with them. I've also asked a head professor here at Union Theological Seminary if the two graduate programs would be detrimental to making it in, to which he laughed wildly and simply said, "No. No, it won't."

Any thoughts, please? Thank you in advance.

[faithgirl]

I think you're in a great spot, Krag. 

[Krag]

Thank you very much for the reassurance, faithgirl! I'm sure you understand the immense anxiety and this reply helped immeasurably. Do you think they're taking care of the MDiv interviews before the MTS ones? Not that I expect you to know for certain, but was there anything that gave you that impression during your interview? Should G-d decide that it ought to be so, perhaps I'll meet you in the flesh at Cambridge! 

[faithgirl]

Hi Krag-- I know some MTS's were interviewed before MDIV's but now I also know more MTS interviews have been scheduled for next week. And perhaps more MDIV interviews have been, as well--I am in no way suggesting that MDIV interviews are all done -- I have no idea either way.  Message me if you want to chat more. I do know this process is anxiety provoking as hell and can be lonely. So anytime you need a partner in waiting -- hit me up. ALSO -- some of the other thread are more active about HDS happenings. you might find some camaraderie there. 

[Hesed2023]

4 hours ago, faithgirl said:

Hi Krag-- I know some MTS's were interviewed before MDIV's but now I also know more MTS interviews have been scheduled for next week. And perhaps more MDIV interviews have been, as well--I am in no way suggesting that MDIV interviews are all done -- I have no idea either way.  Message me if you want to chat more. I do know this process is anxiety provoking as hell and can be lonely. So anytime you need a partner in waiting -- hit me up. ALSO -- some of the other thread are more active about HDS happenings. you might find some camaraderie there. 

Hi, faithgirl, 

Do you know any other thread that are more active about HDS happenings? Can you please leave a comment here with the some information? 

 

 

[faithgirl]

if you search just "hds" in the "Search Everywhere" tab that will get you some threads -- also you might check reddit-- I haven''t but there is often some stuff there. Also here are a couple -- sorry i put one in twice and can't delete it.  I know it's all stressful. let's all hang in -- there's a long way to go until march 10 when decisions are out. and i know it's important to all of us -- ME TOO -- but we will all be ok, too, if we don't get into HDS. i'm trying every day to keep perspective  sending good vibes to all. 

 

 

 

[faithgirl]

How's everybody doing?