ashiepoo72 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 The worst part is seeing all the interviews and acceptances rolling in from other disciplines. Most history programs are silent except for the occasional interview, usually informal, so we get to suffer in agony. Northwestern should be getting back pretty soon...like the next week or so. They have been known to respond as late as mid-March, though. Maryland starts notifying early February but usually isn't done til March either. We got a LONG way to go... Heimat Historian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elinen Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I haven't heard anything yet.. I applied to the UK and the US and this a very stressful period! I'm not sure if the forum helps or is just making me more nervous but I can't resist checking it (and the results page) every five minutes haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToomuchLes Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) Great advice, ashiepoo72. I would also like to add, when you read (this is what I do) have two different highlighters. Use one color to highlight the author's argument or main point, and use the other color to supplement that argument. Dont highlight everything like a mad-man/woman but key points. I buy books for my own personal use, so, over time, they've become quite colorful. If you're one of those ppl that keep their books pristine, then I suggest using flashcards and writing, on the top, the main argument followed by bulletpoints. I also took a grad-leveled seminar, and using the flashcard method, I could easily interject my own thoughts by returning to those notes and supplying quotes and page numbers. You read these texts, and at the moment, you're like 'I get it!' Then later, during class, you cant seem to find that specific quote or you forgot something. When you read, after like each chapter, write your thoughts down. Regarding the reading, I've noticed that in grad seminars, its alot! Usually a whole book (length varies), alongside 1-2 scholarly articles. Dont try to read word-for-word cause its too time consuming. I learned, from these forums, that its best to skim read the "meat" section of a paragraph, which is usually filled with details to back the main idea, and instead, focus more on the beginning and ending of the paragraph. The beginning and end kinda validates why the author added this paragraph, and why its pertinent to the overall thesis. Heimat's advice is right on! Lastly, if allowed and capable, try to add quick references to previous readings in the class, or from famous historians of that area. Be warned, that this is a gamble, unless you know, for sure, what you're talking about, and if you're confident that others will understand as well. I made the mistake of mentioning an anecdote but unfortunately, I couldnt say, for sure, who it was. Days later, I found the quote and showed it to my prof, during office hours, and he gave the same advice: if you dont know where its coming from and who said it, dont say it. Oh, and try to meet up with classmates in the seminar (its usually >15 ppl, so its easy to meet each other) to discuss the readings and ideas. I dont know if grad school is like this, but I was overly audacious and organized a mini-group of 5 ppl. We'd meet up in a local coffee shop, eat, drink, discuss the reading, and gossip alittle. It was very very beneficial for me since a majority of the texts were soooooo esoteric! EDIT: I havent heard ANYTHING from my programs >.< I know its still early but its scary! I did, however, get a weird phone message from a POI. She called me, one afternoon from a blocked number, and I didnt pick up. Her message was about 2 minutes long, and she didnt really say anything specific about my application. The only real thing she said was "We were reviewing your application earlier today. blahblah. Your SOP was very articulate. blahblah I am glad you mentioned my research" That was pretty much it. Wish me good luck and left me confused and anxious. I want to call her back but at the same time, I feel like I shouldnt cause they just reviewed or still reviewing my app and I dont want to interrupt; for ethical reasons of course. My father told me to delete the message cause he knew I'd obsessively listen to it over and over, dissecting every word and driving myself insane. I wish I didnt delete it now ... lol Edited January 21, 2015 by LeventeL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashiepoo72 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 LeventeL - meeting with classmates is on point advice. My cohort does google chats where we discuss the books/articles before actual class discussion. It's very helpful. Welcome elinen! I'm glad to see a bunch of new posters making their appearance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToomuchLes Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Regarding Northwestern, will applicants receive an email or a physical letter first? Ive been, meaninglessly, checking my mail twice a day but I figure its pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmw Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 OH I forgot about Boston College. I applied there as well. I keep looking at the results page and it seems like everyone is hearing back except for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elinen Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I loved graduate school. I did my master in London and it was great. A lot of reading, class discussions and heated debates about imperialism and empire. don't worry about not being able to read everything, just make sure you know where the author positions him/herself in the historiographical debate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToomuchLes Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 OH I forgot about Boston College. I applied there as well. I keep looking at the results page and it seems like everyone is hearing back except for us! Maybe the adcoms are organizing a special parade of acceptance for us, since we're special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fopdandyhomo Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) Friend of mine spoke with the DGS at Northwestern. He said they'd hear from him in early February. Thus, I'd expect you to hear back the first week of February. Edited January 21, 2015 by fopdandyhomo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashiepoo72 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Thanks for the info, fopdandyhomo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthrohis7092 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I got two interview requests yesterday. Does anybody know what kind of questions will be asked during these? It feels pretty nerve-wrecking for me now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kateosee Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) Chiming in about grad work. I'm currently in a completely different Master's program but have taken grad coursework in History and related topics. One thing I've really learned over the last year or so is to just ask questions when you're not sure of something- even if it's a word that it seems like everyone knows (trust me, everyone doesn't!). Everyone comes with different backgrounds, different base levels of knowledge. I more lurk but have applied to the UMich History/Women Studies joint PhD as well as their American Culture program. (It's a long story about why I applied to both but I'd be super happy in either one. If I'm not accepted, I'll cast a wide range next year after some publications.) ETA: My area of study is medicalization of sexuality, history of medicine (specifically eugenics), and history of institutionalization of youth, especially youth of color. Edited January 22, 2015 by kateosee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyjin Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Pssst~ Don't think I saw anyone on here posting about applying to USC, but History department's admits are out/coming out. Just thought I'd mention it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swampfox22 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Hey guys, 2nd semester senior at the College of Charleston. My name is Ben . I'm a history major with a focus in Atlantic world history (namely British colonial studies). I would love any advice I can get on not freaking out about not hearing back from any schools yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmw Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Hey guys, 2nd semester senior at the College of Charleston. My name is Ben . I'm a history major with a focus in Atlantic world history (namely British colonial studies). I would love any advice I can get on not freaking out about not hearing back from any schools yet. I've been reading a lot and watching some netflix. Just remember that this is one aspect of your life. A very important aspect, no doubt, but you have other areas that still need attention during this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiqui74 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) Of course, now I discovered the GradCafe survey. It's depressing. I see that NYU requested (at least one) interviews back on Jan 10th. I'd love to know which field. The Universtiy of Michigan too. Edited January 22, 2015 by Chiqui74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineLolipops Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 19th Century U.S. and Military History Applied to: UNC Chapel Hill, UVA, Penn, Penn State, Ohio State, Emory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swampfox22 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 True Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthrohis7092 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I am sorry in advance if I am digressing in the thread but last year applicants who went through the interview process, would you mind shooting me a PM? I just received several interview requests in the last few days so I am very curious about the procedure of these interviews. Thank you a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashiepoo72 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) Anyone else see that Ohio State acceptance on the results board? I just got done telling my classmate I have about a week before I start really freaking out. Apparently I overestimated haha EDIT: sorry for being rude! Congrats to the acceptee Edited January 23, 2015 by ashiepoo72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr. t Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 ashiepoo72 and SunshineLolipops 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chtodelat Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Any other Russianists here still waiting to hear? From the extensive conversations that I had with potential advisors before applying they were hoping that they could get more of their potential students in but said that we have fallen out of favour in recent years. I was wondering if anyone else who has applied to study the history of Russia (specifically pre-Soviet Russian history) has heard anything yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kblooms Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Congrats to the osu acceptance! Here's hoping more of us will know today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineLolipops Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) 2nd acceptance to Ohio State just posted. Congrats! It wasn't me. I believe they received an email. My status is still Pending Edited January 23, 2015 by JJWS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kblooms Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Did you get an email from osu or check some website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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