Ross Thames Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Salaam, A few years ago when I applied to graduate programs in NELC, this forum kept me sane while waiting around. I have just sent off my application for Near Eastern Studies, and have 4 months of waiting ahead of me. I only have the stupid GRE left to take (didn't know I had to take it again until about 2 weeks) ago. I thought I would start the thread this year. Once deadlines are past I will be happy to talk more about where I've applied and what my academic interests are. Anyone else interested in commiserating? Middle Eastern Studies Phd Near Eastern Languages and Cultures Turkish, Arabic, Persian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colorless Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I am applying to two schools (and other schools but different departments) and have sent them now. Let's see what will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doobiebrothers Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 comparative religion with a focus in Islamic mysticism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colorless Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Are there any who apply to ancient near east/archaeo track? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Thames Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 I applied to Berkeley, UT, and UCLA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Thames Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 Modern Arabic literature and sociolinguistics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Thames Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 I had a phone interview this weekend! doobiebrothers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Thames Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 yay! who got into UT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldoone Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 anyone know when yale happens? has it happened already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kindle1990 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 News from Harvard NELC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doobiebrothers Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 harvard nelc should come out next week, if last year is any indication Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kindle1990 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 It's more than likely that Yale's Arabic Studies will not accept any applicant for Fall 2014. An inside source just told me that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldoone Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 ^ good to know. Ugh this wait is so painful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khayzuran Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 What subfield is everyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tha-Boy Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 This site = discouragement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldoone Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I'm C19 Ottoman (Arabic) lit/culture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Thames Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 Hey everyone, I've got an acceptance for a PhD program, and am waiting to hear about funding. Is it wise, in order to express my interest in accepting, that I write or call the graduate adviser to say I'm happily and patiently waiting for more details, or write to a POI to do the same? The department hasn't heard anything from me since they accepted me, but I don't really have anything to say until I hear more details, any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mswaney Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Ugh, waiting is the absolute worst! My sub-field is Egyptology. Does anyone know when UPenn (NELC) makes their decisions? I couldn't find any sort of timeline on their website... Best of luck to everyone, and congrats to those who have received offers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s0822345 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 yeah still waiting. I only heard from one of my schools yet :-/ My subfield is Egyptology Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldoone Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Ross - i've emailed mine back saying thanks, i'm really flattered/surprised and i'll make my decision as soon as poss. it surely can't do any harm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Thames Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Thanks Idoone. A prof reached out to explain everything last night. There are some wonderful, super thoughtful professors out there. Good luck everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tha-Boy Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 It looks like people have been receiving news from Chicago and JHU. I have yet to hear anything. Reasons why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mswaney Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I haven't heard anything from Chicago yet either. Since the only results I have seen on here are acceptances, I'm guessing this means a rejection...or possibly a waitlist? We should hear this week if last year's timeline is anything to go by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tushratta Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 You got admitted to a really great program at JHU so I wouldn't worry too much.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mswaney Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 You got admitted to a really great program at JHU so I wouldn't worry too much.. Thank you! I just hate not knowing...the waiting seems endless... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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