...get into a top tier school, and I know a lot of the schools doing research in epigenetics are top tier or very close to it. How did you manage to balance your own interests and institutional reputation? (If this isn't an appropriate place to ask such a question, tell me and I'll edit it out of the entry. I was going to try applyingtograd but they seem to be much more humanities driven.)

Math Statement of Purpose 2: Electric Boogaloo

Thanks for the great feedback from the last time I posted my SOP . It helped me refocus my ideas and make the next draft a whole lot better. Speaking of the next draft, here it is: I am interested in pursuing a Ph.D. degree in mathematics at [SCHOOL], with the intent of researching applications of topology and geometry. These fields have captured my interest and imagination the most, and I’...

For those applying to gradschool/college/university in the US on my flist

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English MA Advice? - x-posted from applyingtograd

Hello everyone! I've decided - at the last minute, I know - to apply for MA programs in English Lit for next fall. As a bit of background, I graduated from college this past May with a BA in English. However, I wasn't as dedicated to my major as I could have been. I didn't write a thesis or do any kind of lengthy research project, nor do I have any kind of a background in theory or a strong ...

Best study tools for GRE vocab

I'm taking the general GRE in May. Vocabulary is my weak point, relatively speaking, so I'm looking for the best ways to improve that (i.e. GRE books, vocab lists). Currently I'm using the general Kaplan book (and eventually, their Verbal Workbook). I'm almost done with their 200 (or so) top words, and I'm making my way through roots and the similar words lists, but knowing me, I think memorizing...

Really dumb question about Statements of Purpose...

Hey there, applyingtograd ! Please forgive me if this question has been posed before (as the title of the post implies, it's pretty dumb, please forgive my ignorance), though I checked the 'statement of purpose' tags and didn't immediately find an entry dealing with this, so here goes... Just a quick question, but I'm applying to several graduate programs (BTW, thanks to all of you for ...

Hello again! Another question about grad schools, specifically my chances of gaining admission...

Hi there, applyingtograd ! A little while ago in June I made a post about taking the GREs , and I received a lot of helpful suggestions which I found very useful! Aside from thanking all of you for your aid, I was hoping I'd be able to ask y'all another more general question about admission to graduate school for history? As I mentioned in the previously linked post, I graduated with a ...

Back again: English applicant

... USC Tufts University of Arizona I feel like I kind of don't know where to look - most of these schools have been recommended by advisors, but I'd like to apply to around 15. I don't know much at all about finding women's studies and gender studies programs either, which may be where to look but it's out of my field and I don't really know who to ask... Help? Thanks! x-posted at applyingtograd

Calculating GPA

(Cross-posted in ApplyingtoGrad, but I figure you're a knowledgeable lot, too!) I'm starting to narrow my choices, and amongst them is the LSE. They list that international applicants should have a minimum 3.5/4.0, but I'm not sure what my GPA is for two reasons: 1. Brown doesn't calculate GPAs (nor do we have + & -'s). I've found websites that give the values for grades, but 2. I transferred to...

Where are you going? 2009

Welcome to the 6th annual official applyingtograd decision day "Where are you going?" post! Please tell us where you have decided to go for grad school- both the school and the department please!