kungsik Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 (edited) I'm not sure about the competitiveness of the program, but that's great that you have multiple options to consider. I think two of my buddies went to Hebrew University, but I always mix it up with Jerusalem University, and can never remember which. But they both studied in Israel (independently of one another). An-yong! Thank you for your reply and your Korean greeting is good. : ) Anyway, if I go to Israel, I might see your friends. ^^ I think studying in Hebrew Univ. has the competitveness in Ancient Near East Language. Of course, it depends on my effort. Edited February 26, 2011 by kungsik
Thanks4Downvoting Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 (edited) Just found out that my paper has been accepted at a Medieval Studies Conference, too bad it's too late to put on my application and I would just feel lame trying to tell them about it. Also, has anyone gotten the courage to attempt to clarify what "Mid-March" means with respect to YDS, HDS, and Union? In December mid-March was fine, but now that we're about to enter March, I guess I want a more specific date. Edited February 27, 2011 by Lib(eration) Theologian foodtruck and tacotruck 2
LisaTO Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 Last year the HDS results came out on the 12th. I was expecting them for the 15th, which was a Monday. They came out late Friday afternoon instead. Just found out that my paper has been accepted at a Medieval Studies Conference, too bad it's too late to put on my application and I would just feel lame trying to tell them about it. Also, has anyone gotten the courage to attempt to clarify what "Mid-March" means with respect to YDS, HDS, and Union? In December mid-March was fine, but now that we're about to enter March, I guess I want a more specific date.
Phenomenologist Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 (edited) Just found out that my paper has been accepted at a Medieval Studies Conference, too bad it's too late to put on my application and I would just feel lame trying to tell them about it. Also, has anyone gotten the courage to attempt to clarify what "Mid-March" means with respect to YDS, HDS, and Union? Bummer about not being able to add it after-the-fact, but congrats on the conference. I think YDS explicitly said they would notify people on March 15th, and financial packages may or may not be confirmed by then. With the extended YDS application deadline, it may extend our feedback date, as well. Edited February 27, 2011 by Phenomenologist
sacklunch Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 YDS says on their website the 15th, but last year they released them a couple days earlier online, I remember. craprap, foodtruck, TheHymenAnnihilator and 2 others 1 4
Thanks4Downvoting Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 Thanks! I remember YDS said they mailed notifications on the 15th, but that's surely different form online notification. tacotruck and foodtruck 2
Philologus Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 Just found out that my paper has been accepted at a Medieval Studies Conference, too bad it's too late to put on my application and I would just feel lame trying to tell them about it. Also, has anyone gotten the courage to attempt to clarify what "Mid-March" means with respect to YDS, HDS, and Union? In December mid-March was fine, but now that we're about to enter March, I guess I want a more specific date. Would it really be lame? My director advised me to send an "informal note" to the DGS at schools from which I was awaiting replies when I found out that I had received a competitive summer language scholarship, since I had only been able to mention in my personal statement that I was applying for it.
Phenomenologist Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 YDS says on their website the 15th, but last year they released them a couple days earlier online, I remember. Sweeeeeeeeet. I wonder: Will they email applicants to let them know the results are online (early), or do we just keep checking back?
Thanks4Downvoting Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 Would it really be lame? My director advised me to send an "informal note" to the DGS at schools from which I was awaiting replies when I found out that I had received a competitive summer language scholarship, since I had only been able to mention in my personal statement that I was applying for it. How would I go about sending it? Email? Mail? And how should I word it? "Writing to inform you that...."? Sweeeeeeeeet. I wonder: Will they email applicants to let them know the results are online (early), or do we just keep checking back? I doubt it. It'll most likely be a check as often as possible during that week, with some daring adventurers checking well before (me). If you applied to Candler, think about how OPUS worked. foodtruck 1
Thanks4Downvoting Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 From YDS via Email: We are moving into our final week of admissions committee; followed by a week of what I call “wrap up” work and then finally coming soon to a mailbox and inbox near you—decision letters. If you haven’t already marked your calendar the magic date is March 15, 2011. I will be in touch prior to actually releasing decisions online to let you know when you can log into the system to access the decision.
Phenomenologist Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 From YDS via Email: Ha! I was just going to post that as well . I just got accepted at my backup school today: Calvin Theological Seminary. I'm not particularly ecstatic about it, but it's close to family. I don't know funding yet, but I was invited to apply to their "Presidential Scholarship," which I guess is nice, so we'll see. Duke Div said they would know scholarship info this week, so if anyone hears anything, be sure and post . Phenomenologist 1
Thanks4Downvoting Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 Also, for YDS, the email made it seem like the online status check would be on the same day as the letters' date - March 15th. However, they could finish earlier I suppose...If they're mailing on Monday, surely they've completed all their decisions on Friday...
Trin Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 (edited) I'm "expecting" HDS decision by the 15th, but I'm also making sure I have planned the Thursday and Friday before that, because the HDS decisions have come out the Thursday/Friday before the 15th in several recent years. By planned, I mean, I know where I'm gonna be and I'll have support people like my sweetie available, for commiseration or celebration. :-) Edited March 1, 2011 by Trin
sacklunch Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 Last year YDS sent out an email and released the decisions the Friday before online. I'm sure there is a good chance they will do the same this year....hopefully? TheHymenAnnihilator, craprap, foodtruck and 1 other 4
Thanks4Downvoting Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 It's officially March...I'm not sure how I feel about this.
Liora Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 It's officially March...I'm not sure how I feel about this. Gulp!
Phenomenologist Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 Last year YDS sent out an email and released the decisions the Friday before online. I'm sure there is a good chance they will do the same this year....hopefully? This year, they extended the application date by 3 days to January 18th rather than January 15th, due to the Snowmageddon storm. So, that may not be in our favor for early results. But at least they reaffirmed March 15th as a deadline, rather than extending that a few days as well. Phenomenologist 1
new mexico Posted March 1, 2011 Author Posted March 1, 2011 This year, they extended the application date by 3 days to January 18th rather than January 15th, due to the Snowmageddon storm. So, that may not be in our favor for early results. But at least they reaffirmed March 15th as a deadline, rather than extending that a few days as well. crossing my fingers I get fully funded at BU. if I was invited to Leadership Candler, I'm wondering if my application is competitive enough to receive full funding at BU too?
xsjsx Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Anyone else freaking out!? *sigh. I just want to know RIGHT NOW! I am eagerly awaiting answers from Chicago, BU, and Indiana. What about you guys? Who do you hope to hear from next?
Phenomenologist Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Anyone else freaking out!? *sigh. I just want to know RIGHT NOW! I am eagerly awaiting answers from Chicago, BU, and Indiana. What about you guys? Who do you hope to hear from next? I'm waiting to hear back (this week) on funding from Duke Div (already accepted). I won't hear from Yale until March 15th, and Princeton until who-knows-when. I would be freaking out more, but it's only MA-level, not PhD, so it's not as psycho-competitive. PhD is when we'll be freaking out: 300+ applicants with only 5-6 acceptances . Phenomenologist 1
xsjsx Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 I'm waiting to hear back (this week) on funding from Duke Div (already accepted). I won't hear from Yale until March 15th, and Princeton until who-knows-when. I would be freaking out more, but it's only MA-level, not PhD, so it's not as psycho-competitive. PhD is when we'll be freaking out: 300+ applicants with only 5-6 acceptances . Good point however if I don't get into a strong MA program (with some type of funding) I will be REALLY stressing out when I am trying to get into PhD programs I hope you get the funding you need for Duke!
new mexico Posted March 2, 2011 Author Posted March 2, 2011 i hope those that applied to HDS, YDS, and Union get in!
Thanks4Downvoting Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 i hope those that applied to HDS, YDS, and Union get in! Me too, considering that's where all my applications that haven't been decided are at...Anyone know anything beyond the one MDiv post on the results page for Union? I'd say a March 15th expectation isn't unreasonable.
Phenomenologist Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Good point however if I don't get into a strong MA program (with some type of funding) I will be REALLY stressing out when I am trying to get into PhD programs Thanks! Yeah, I know what you mean -- my backup school isn't a strong one (Calvin Seminary, Grand Rapids), so it will be tough getting into a good PhD program. Although I know a guy who did his PhD at Princeton Seminary after an MTS at Calvin, so that'd be good enough for me. LibTheologian, interesting that there's a result from Union on the Result page, but not any other feedback. Hope all goes well for the rest of your guys' applications out there! Phenomenologist 1
Owlrus Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Got accepted to Boston College's MTS program today by (overnighted not-so-snail) mail. Hurray! Any other MTS-ers still waiting on BU and Notre Dame?
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