sleepymaterialculturelover Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 hi all. i decided to take things into my own hands while i am bored at work and create this thread even if it is a bit early. i am applying to phd programs straight from undergrad (i know i know. whatever you have to say to me, i guarantee i have already heard it.) my research interests are in southern american art history and material culture. trying to write my statement of purpose and going insane 🙆♀️ interested to hear how other people are getting along this early in the process! Jim VK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepymaterialculturelover Posted 3 hours ago Author Share Posted 3 hours ago (edited) hi guys. even if no one is posting yet, i thought i would post an update so far just for fun. I just finished writing my last statement of purpose, and I just added all of my recommenders into the application portals. the process of editing begins! i have spoken with the DGS of several programs, pois have mostly responded, and am going to in-person visit days for a few others. i feel really good about the schools! I have edited my list down to eight schools. I am struggling to decide whether to strategically apply to mas at the programs with both ma and phd programs–that have a chance of funding, of course–or to just go straight for the phd. i can't tell if my chances as a ba student are so bad that i shouldn't even try, or if I should go for it, and then maybe get thrown into the ma app piles if rejected. its tough! Edited 3 hours ago by sleepymaterialculturelover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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