Just Jeff Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Hi, everybody. I'm an MA student at NYU's Draper Program. My focus is comparative literature. I'm applying to some PhD programs for next fall, but I want to attend NYU's comp lit PhD program. I have some other places, but this is the one I really, really want. My GPA: 3.881 GRE Scores: Verbal 155 Teaching Experience Research Experience Fluent in 3 languages Do I have a shot? I feel so scared and sad all the time, and I can't stop worrying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unbrokenthread Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Yes, you have a shot. Rest easy and good luck! Just Jeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juilletmercredi Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 It's kind of not possible for us to tell you whether or not you have a "shot" based solely on the vague information that's presented here; it depends on a lot of intangibles - the quality of your research and teaching experience, how excellent your letters and statement of purpose is, your fit with that department, whether or not you know anyone in that department, and who you are competing with - as well as other things not under your control like funding levels, who's retiring or leaving in the next 2-3 years, etc. The best thing you can do for yourself is 1) Give your application your all. Put forth the best effort you can. and 2) Once you are done, put it aside and focus on something else - your MA thesis, a hobby, reading, something. Worrying about it will only stress you out. Just Jeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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