Veilside1 Posted November 25, 2011 Posted November 25, 2011 Well, it's about that time. Some of the early apps are due soon, so here's the thread to share in the anguish, the stress, the disappointments and even a few celebrations to come.... sacklunch and non humilis mulier 2
Pius Aeneas Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 I've put in apps at the following schools, all for M.A.'s University of Arizona Florida State University (FSU) Boston University Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) University of Missouri Only the first two are specifically Classics departments, BU is Archaeology focusing on Classical and Mediterranean archaeology, and WashU and Mizzou are Art History & Archaeology programs that also include Classical Archaeology. I was sort of limited in terms of where I applied just because I don't feel I could make it into a top PhD program just yet. There's also the fact that I must have funding because I refuse to go into major debt.
BobGant Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 I ultimately decided to apply to these four programs (all MAs) University of Arizona University of Kansas University of Toronto Vanderbilt University Funding is a must, since I would be turning down substantially more lucrative offers (but ones that I'm not as excited about) to pursue this path. Still waiting for my professors to submit LoRs, though...
non humilis mulier Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 What is the earliest that people in Classics hear back from programs? I searched the results and it looks like people sometimes get interviews as early as late January -- could they ever hear back in mid January? (Wishful thinking).
Veilside1 Posted January 16, 2012 Author Posted January 16, 2012 I think that the absolute earliest would be the last week in January. The norm for acceptances is more around the February 10-20 range. Very few programs notify those who are accepted into March, so essentially if March comes around and no word, the odds are stacked against you.... Let's all hope for plenty of emails from schools over the next 4-5 weeks, since that's the time that they'd come. ...just to stop people from attacking what I said, let me state: Yes. Some programs do notify late. Which is why said 'the norm'.
Rendar Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 I'd agree with Veilside. Anticipate a general timeperiod of around the middle of February. Unfortunately no news after that time period is probably bad news If you're applying to American schools that do interviews you'll probably hear something a bit earlier than schools that do final acceptances/rejects, such as Canadian universities.
non humilis mulier Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 (edited) Looks like Wisconsin is the first to report -- sending out rejections! Here we go! Edited January 26, 2012 by non humilis mulier
Veilside1 Posted January 26, 2012 Author Posted January 26, 2012 Looks like Wisconsin is the first to report -- sending out rejections! Here we go! Yup... it begins. Going by the previous years' worth of results here, Stanford and Berkeley should be around the corner next (last days of January into te early days of February)-- after them we can expect the rest to flood their answers in just before Valentine's Day.
Pius Aeneas Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 Does anyone know how long after their deadline UArizona starts notifying? Their deadline is pretty late (Feb. 15th).
Veilside1 Posted January 29, 2012 Author Posted January 29, 2012 It looks like Berkeley has notified those they're accepting. But, does anyone know if the AHMA program is included with the general "Classics PhD" grouping? Not sure if I should consider myself rejected or not just yet...
RomulusAugustulus Posted January 29, 2012 Posted January 29, 2012 Veilside, I'm pretty sure AHMA contacts applicants seperately and as far as I know they haven't yet (though I can't guarantee this), but based on past years results it looks like we'll be hearing soon.
RomulusAugustulus Posted January 29, 2012 Posted January 29, 2012 oh also, for interested parties, I've heard through friends that IPCAA has invited interviewees, UBC has made acceptances, and UNC has maybe sent out some notifications (a friend received a 'view your decision online' email, but the link didn't show up on his application...?). Best of luck all around. I've heard no good news so far but it looks like IPCAA is off the table at least... bummer.
asava Posted January 29, 2012 Posted January 29, 2012 I know that Berkeley already sent out some decisions. Does anyone know if I still have any chances if I didn't hear anything from them yet? I remember last year a friend of mine got her acceptance on the 7th of Feb so is it reasonable to assume that they might still send out acceptances this year?
Veilside1 Posted January 30, 2012 Author Posted January 30, 2012 Well, this week is going to be a big one. Based on previous years' dates we can all (reasonably) expect to hear from about half a dozen programs. Ugh... I'm already checking my email three times an hour, it's about to become a complete obsession--until I hear a "yes" from somebody, and hopefully then some anxiety will abate. So, good luck to everyone on the eve of what is likely one of the most significant weeks for us all!!
non humilis mulier Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 I'm so nervous and excited! non humilis mulier 1
RandyMarsh Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 I'm so nervous and excited! I hear you. I will have to find something to stop me from checking emails all the time. Although, I guess that's what my classes are for. And like Veilside1 said, good luck to everyone!
soleil Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 (edited) so does anybody know what does it mean if after Skype interview the DGS invites me to the campus visit? is it going to be another turn of interviews? I somehow thought it was either Skype or face-to-face... and don't worry, I'm an international student, so they might have wanted to schedule me earlier. and, of course, good luck everyone! Edited January 30, 2012 by soleil
non humilis mulier Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 (edited) Has anyone heard from Princeton or Yale for interviews? Historically, they have sent out invitations for their prospectives weekends by now.... Of course, that doesn't necessarily mean anything! What a mind game this waiting period is! Edited January 30, 2012 by non humilis mulier
soleil Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 well, this is what I'm asking about, I have an invitation to Princeton. but as I said, it may not be the same for domestic (if I may say so) students... and I'm just clueless about my own status anyway.
non humilis mulier Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 (edited) well, this is what I'm asking about, I have an invitation to Princeton. but as I said, it may not be the same for domestic (if I may say so) students... Congrats! And I have no clue, sorry! Do you mind sharing with us when you received your invite? Edited January 30, 2012 by non humilis mulier
soleil Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 The Skype meeting was on 26th and the invitation followed the day after. all the process is so stressful, I feel like it will be the longest three months of my life.
soleil Posted January 30, 2012 Posted January 30, 2012 Philology, rather the Greek side of it. and yours?
non humilis mulier Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 Philology, rather the Latin side of things . I'm happy for you, and rather sad for me! Are you at Oxbridge?
soleil Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 I will still keep my fingers crossed for you though! no no no, I'm not even a native English speaker
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