herbie77 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I am interested to see how many schools people apply to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth.Vegan Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Right now I am around the 13-16 mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amlobo Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I'm pretty set at 15. I feel like it's so random and really don't want to have to apply again next year... lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcv13 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I'm applying to 10ish. I want to apply to more but I feel bad asking my professors to write all these recommendations. I know they can copy/paste but they still have to sort through all these links filling up their inbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amlobo Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I'm applying to 10ish. I want to apply to more but I feel bad asking my professors to write all these recommendations. I know they can copy/paste but they still have to sort through all these links filling up their inbox. I wouldn't hold back from applying to all of the schools that you want. It's so competitive, and professors understand that more than anyone. I told my recommenders up front that I was applying to 15 schools, and they seriously had no problem with it. They told me not to worry about the number of schools and that they would be happy to provide as many letters as I needed. I was very hesitant about 15 schools, but no one seemed surprised by it, and I knew I'd kick myself later if I didn't give this my best shot. Now, the reality of preparing 15 applications is setting in... lol... spreadsheets are your friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcv13 Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Hmm. I guess you're right. I just haven't spoken to them in a few years. But I suppose it's better to increase your chances, even if it means being a nuisance. And my spreadsheets are out of control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amlobo Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I've been out of school for 6 years, so I totally understand your apprehension... but you'll never know unless you ask, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sociologyinthepast Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I'm trying to stay regional - this is my second time through the process, as I completed my master's midway through a PhD program and left (mostly for personal/relationship/family reasons). So I'm limiting myself to stuff in the Northeastern area - probably a few that are "safe" picks (BC, UMass Amherst, UConn), some riskier ones (Yale, U. Maryland) and maybe some reaches (Penn might be a reach for me. Harvard is probably too much of a reach - I've already done my time in a top 5 program and don't feel like rolling the dice again). Probably will total 6 or 7 when all's said and done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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