11Q13 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 So what is everyone else doing between now and hearing back? I'll be in my final semester of my master's but I've taken extra coursework so I only have one class left to finish all my requirements. I'm still going to take a full load but it's nice to have a bit of pressure off. I'm also going to busy myself writing a couple apps for summer study which will help take up time in case I don't get in any place. I'm also brushing up on the languages which are on my CV but I haven't used recently... I have all the paradigms memorized in my head somewhere but my Greek is pretty rusty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacklunch Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 A friend told me the other day that Vandy sent out their interviews. Figured I'd let you all know. tacotruck, craprap, TheHymenAnnihilator and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Febronia Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 This year all departments at Yale are being required by the graduate school to interview students before offering them admission. http://www.yaledailynews.com/news/2012/jan/11/grad-school-divided-over-interviews/ Some subfields of the program were already doing this. Although I don't know, I think these will almost certainly be telephone interviews in most cases. Febronia, LateAntique and coffeekid 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Q13 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 can anyone access the website of Brown's graduate school? I'm no expert on these things but it looks like its been hacked... The page doesn't load, and if you google "brown graduate school" you get this: www.brown.edu/gradschool/ Nov 5, 2011 – Generic viagra, cialis, levitra Online Pharmacy. Order cheap Viagra and many other generic Viagra online drugs. Lowest prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LateAntique Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 can anyone access the website of Brown's graduate school? I'm no expert on these things but it looks like its been hacked... The page doesn't load, and if you google "brown graduate school" you get this: www.brown.edu/gradschool/ Nov 5, 2011 – Generic viagra, cialis, levitra Online Pharmacy. Order cheap Viagra and many other generic Viagra online drugs. Lowest prices. Seems legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Q13 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 hmm fixed now... that was weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lux Lex Pax Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Emory recruitment weekend is on February 3 and 4. They are already notifying applicants for interviews. TheHymenAnnihilator and Lux Lex Pax 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meant4praise Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Anyone know when Duke does its interviewing? BTW, I just got an acceptance from UNC-CH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lux Lex Pax Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I was notified by phone. I'd rather not share information that can be used to identify me. However, I will say that I think there is a push to get everyone who is going to the recruitment weekend to make arrangements soon because airfare is a lot cheaper if tickets are purchased at least two weeks prior. tacotruck, sacklunch, Lux Lex Pax and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Q13 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Wow congrats to you guys! Acceptances already! The Pierre Menard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pierre Menard Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Wow congrats to you guys! Acceptances already! Acceptances: I saw that LLP was accepted at UNC-CH, but did you see others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pierre Menard Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Anyone know when Duke does its interviewing? BTW, I just got an acceptance from UNC-CH. meant4praise, congrats on your acceptance! How nice to know something so early! Do you care to mention your area of concentration within religious studies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lux Lex Pax Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) I wasn't accepted anywhere; I was invited to recruitment weekend. Edited January 21, 2012 by Lux Lex Pax Lux Lex Pax and TheHymenAnnihilator 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pierre Menard Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Acceptances: I saw that LLP was accepted at UNC-CH, but did you see others? Mea Culpa! I intended to write meant4praise was accepted at UNC-CH, not Lux Lex Pax. Forgive my snafus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lux Lex Pax Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 This whole process is so nerve wracking! I wish applying to Phd. programs was like applying to law school in that you can quite accurately determine ex ante your odds of admission. We need something like this: http://www.hourumd.com/ Febronia, TheHymenAnnihilator, tacotruck and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pierre Menard Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 It is so nerve-wracking. The subjectivity of the whole thing is what does it for me. This link almost gives the impression that there is an objectivity that seems to be lacking from the process, best I can tell (at least from applications for a Ph.D. spot in a religious studies program). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lux Lex Pax Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Yeah, it's a crap shoot. Unfortunately, the objectivity of the law school application process is only made possible by over emphasizing quantifiable metrics like the GRE and GPA. I can see why such a mechanical process of admission isn't amendable to the kind of critical and creative thinking encouraged by Phd. programs. I just want to know my odds! Haha. tacotruck, Lux Lex Pax, TheHymenAnnihilator and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katholou Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I had a Skype interview with Yale today. I'm not sure how it went; it was pretty short, and I think I displayed neither brilliance nor stupidity. The final decision is supposed be made in late February. LateAntique 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacchae Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I had a Skype interview with Yale today. I'm not sure how it went; it was pretty short, and I think I displayed neither brilliance nor stupidity. The final decision is supposed be made in late February. Congratulations! What other schools are you applying to? I am going to Nashville, TN, next week for an on-campus interview at Vanderbilt University. Does anyone have any advice on how to do well in grad-school admission interview? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LateAntique Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Congratulations! What other schools are you applying to? I am going to Nashville, TN, next week for an on-campus interview at Vanderbilt University. Does anyone have any advice on how to do well in grad-school admission interview? Thank you! Congrats on the interview at Vandy. That's very exciting. I've been told by my advisor here that the interview is really just a weirdo test. Do you know if Vanderbilt invites more people than they accept or are you the only one? If you're the only one, this is more of a wine and dine session. If there are others, that's cool too. It's probably wise to have read an article or book by the people there in your field so that you can discuss their work. It's also probably wise to have some general questions to ask. And just don't be a weirdo. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getmeout Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 RE: Vandy Interviews. While most who attend interviews at Vandy get offers, all do not. I know of at least one applicant last year who interviewed and did not receive an offer of admission. getmeout 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hicks Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I haven't really posted over hear as I am more of an art historian than a religious studies guy. But, my area of interest is in modern/contemporary art and religion. I just got accepted to Graduate Theological Union's Art & Religion program. No one on the art history board will know much about GTU so I thought I would ask over here. What are people's impression of GTU and its reputation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacklunch Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 It is very well respected in biblical studies. Also, I have a few friends over there in the doctoral program in ethics and they seem to love it. tacotruck, TheHymenAnnihilator and craprap 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lux Lex Pax Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Instead of giving you my honest opinion, I think the best way of ascertaining GTU's reputation is to see what the job placement rate of their graduates is and where they place them (research universities, liberal arts colleges, seminaries, post-docs, etc.). Anything else is too subjective and manipulable. Look at the cold, hard data. Lux Lex Pax and Febronia 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hicks Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Any idea how to find the hard data? I've asked them about their placement and they have told me where there students are typically placed. But, that isn't quite cold, hard data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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