JUDGE ME!

[HNV721]

Based off my stats, how viable do you - the board - think I am for the schools I applied to (listed below).

 

- BA in history, graduated summa cum laude (note: graduated from regional public school)

- 3.59 grade point avg (averaged 3.91 over last 85+ credit hours at graduating institution)

- 3.8 in history, 4.0 in religious studies (minor), 4.0 in languages

- GRE: 161 verbal, 148 quant, 5.0 writing

 

Applying to Vanderbilt Divinity (MTS; POI = Byrd), Harvard Divinity (MTS; POI = Brekus), FSU (MA, religious studies; POI = Porterfield + Corrigan), Mizzou (MA, religious studies; POI = Callahan + Wigger), Ole Miss (MA, history; POI = Ownby)

 

Judge away!

 

 

 

[Isaac32]

Based off my stats, how viable do you - the board - think I am for the schools I applied to (listed below).

 

- BA in history, graduated summa cum laude (note: graduated from regional public school)

- 3.59 grade point avg (averaged 3.91 over last 85+ credit hours at graduating institution)

- 3.8 in history, 4.0 in religious studies (minor), 4.0 in languages

- GRE: 161 verbal, 148 quant, 5.0 writing

 

Applying to Vanderbilt Divinity (MTS; POI = Byrd), Harvard Divinity (MTS; POI = Brekus), FSU (MA, religious studies; POI = Porterfield + Corrigan), Mizzou (MA, religious studies; POI = Callahan + Wigger), Ole Miss (MA, history; POI = Ownby)

 

Judge away!

1. GPA okay, but a lot of applicants will have higher marks.

2.You have languages, which is a big plus if they are relevant to your prospective areas of study.

3. Gre: verbal decent, quant a bit low (but most humanities programs wo't care), AW good.

As long as your other application materials are great I think you will have a pretty good shot. Focus on SOPs and writing sample.

 

[HNV721]

I really like all the components of my applications. SOPs were a bit weird for me for some reason. Just felt awkward, but I got better and better the more I tried. Unfortunately I think my SOP for FSU is my weakest and that's my number one choice. We will see. Thanks for the feedback.

Edited November 15, 2014 by HNV721

[mdiv2014]

depends on sop and other related 'make you look good' factoids

honestly, i see many mts-ers at hds with similiar but you really have to nail the sop - cold - to rise above the pack

i suspect you're assured getting into 2 of the 5....

you asked for my assessment.......

[sacklunch]

The state schools may be a bit harder to get into, though I don't know a ton about their specific programs. The 'big name' divinity schools tend to ride somewhere around 40-60% acceptance (MTS); thus your stats should be more than adequate given your SOP/letters are decent/good. 

[HNV721]

Thanks for your replies, guys. I only need one "yes" out of the bunch. Just hopin' to get it.