Andyroo Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Hello all. While I am doubtful this will provide any help in terms of garnering a response, I assume this will help soothe my inner turmoil as I count down the days to admission. I applied to the Divinity Schools at Harvard and Yale. I was instructed to stay off of GradCafe, but as usual, curiosity bested me. I have yet to receive an interview invite for the former and despite there still being a few weeks until mid-March (particularly March 15), any hope I have has all but diminished. My GPA is not terrible but it is not stellar either; it is greater than 3.0 but below 3.5. I visited both campuses this past September to put a face to my name, and the admissions team at Yale asked me to scan a QR code so they were aware that I took the time to visit the campus. However, seeing someone on GradCafe with a 3.4 not get accepted drastically increased my concern. I understand they likely did not visit, but nonetheless, I have taken a pessimistic approach and assumed that I will not be accepted to either. If there is anyone who would like to provide some advice, it would be greatly appreciated. This post is more so for accepting what I assume is the inevitable and I understand if it is removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbyguppy Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Hi, Andyroo. How are your other materials? If they are not important, the schools won’t ask for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivedyesterday Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 You’re thinking too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyroo Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 2 hours ago, Dumbyguppy said: Hi, Andyroo. How are your other materials? If they are not important, the schools won’t ask for them. I think my personal statement is decent. I made it well known why I chose the specific concentration. I additionally wrote an addendum for the lower GPA. I worry that I should have added more footnote citations for my Writing Sample, as it was a paper I had written in my final year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbyguppy Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 33 minutes ago, Andyroo said: I think my personal statement is decent. I made it well known why I chose the specific concentration. I additionally wrote an addendum for the lower GPA. I worry that I should have added more footnote citations for my Writing Sample, as it was a paper I had written in my final year. I feel 3.0-3.5 is still a decent gpa for divinity schools, plus you seem have clear motives and good SOP. It should be fine if your writing sample did not have much citations, they prefer the analysis part made by you because they just want to know your ability of thinking. Andyroo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyroo Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 2 hours ago, Dumbyguppy said: I feel 3.0-3.5 is still a decent gpa for divinity schools, plus you seem have clear motives and good SOP. It should be fine if your writing sample did not have much citations, they prefer the analysis part made by you because they just want to know your ability of thinking. Thank you, Dumbyguppy. I will keep posted in a month on my results. I hope that your academic career is going splendidly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbyguppy Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 57 minutes ago, Andyroo said: Thank you, Dumbyguppy. I will keep posted in a month on my results. I hope that your academic career is going splendidly. Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad that I could help you in some ways 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungTimothy Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 On 2/17/2024 at 1:27 PM, Andyroo said: I visited both campuses this past September to put a face to my name, and the admissions team at Yale asked me to scan a QR code so they were aware that I took the time to visit the campus. I visited YDS this past fall as well and I’m afraid I might’ve missed this. Do you remember when they showed the QR code? I mention visiting in my personal statement so I’m not too worried, but I can see how they’d like the proof. As someone who’s also in the application cycle, it’s hard not to be anxious and want the days to fly by. But what’s helped me is focusing on making each day the best it can be and making time for my passions. As important as it is, there’s more to life than school. At least that’s what’s helped me make of it what you will Andyroo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyroo Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 3 hours ago, YoungTimothy said: I visited YDS this past fall as well and I’m afraid I might’ve missed this. Do you remember when they showed the QR code? I mention visiting in my personal statement so I’m not too worried, but I can see how they’d like the proof. As someone who’s also in the application cycle, it’s hard not to be anxious and want the days to fly by. But what’s helped me is focusing on making each day the best it can be and making time for my passions. As important as it is, there’s more to life than school. At least that’s what’s helped me make of it what you will It was at the end of the tour in the admissions office. Mr. Bravo was incredibly helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayhem22 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Hi! Following on behalf of my partner (international student). He's gotten acceptances from Candler and Notre Dame. Interview invites from Princeton and Harvard. Radio silence on all other fronts. In the waiting game with you all. All the best! PS: Andyroo, I agree with Dumbyguppy and think your GPA is great. Hoping for good news all round! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndoco2024 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 I only applied to 3 MDiv programs, YDS, Union, and HDS. I've had an interview at HDS and have not heard from the rest, though it seems from past years that we might find out this week or next. Good luck to all!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyroo Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 No interview invite from HDS so I know that I am not accepted there. Fingers crossed for YDS. Martin2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovegoodness Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 (edited) Hello, I actually have a high GPA and I have not been invited to an interview.I think it could be because of my Ielts score . I wish I have applied to other universities and not only considered Harvard divinity school. sending the best! Edited March 10 by Lovegoodness Andyroo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyroo Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 14 hours ago, Lovegoodness said: Hello, I actually have a high GPA and I have not been invited to an interview.I think it could be because of my Ielts score . I wish I have applied to other universities and not only considered Harvard divinity school. sending the best! It is okay! Live and learn for both of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyroo Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 (edited) Here's to trying again next year! Congratulations to those who were accepted. Edited March 11 by Andyroo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyroo Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 Just received the final rejection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiat Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 34 minutes ago, Andyroo said: Just received the final rejection. Which school is it? Please feel free to DM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediumrooster Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 1 hour ago, Andyroo said: Just received the final rejection. For both Yds and Hds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyroo Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 9 minutes ago, mediumrooster said: For both Yds and Hds? Yes sir or ma’am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbyguppy Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I too got rejected, haha, after the interview for HDS' MTS! I will finish my master's in one of my other top-choice and try HDS' MDiv path after that if learning ministry work will help my religious community. Currently, I just want to learn the methods of studying religion academically first. Andyroo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyroo Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 What is rather unfortunate is that while HDS will allow me to apply again this September, YDS won't allow another application until September 2025. Both disheartening and disappointing. I wasn't bothered by my rejection until I read this part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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