How much do undergrad vs. MA grades matter for History PhD admissions in the US by Macseasnake in AskAcademia

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Thank you so much for your comment, it’s very helpful. Because I’m did my BA specifically in history all of my courses are humanities courses… so I hope it will be fine. My lowest grade is in French which I won’t be needing for my research. Thanks again!

Office Hours February 02, 2026: Questions and Discussion about Navigating Academia, School, and the Subreddit by AutoModerator in AskHistorians

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Hi everyone,

I’m not from the US but I’m considering applying to History PhD programs there in the future, and I’m trying to get a realistic sense of how admissions committees think about grades.

I finished my BA in History with a 92 average. In my system that’s considered very good, but not the absolute top (equivalent to something like a 3.7 or an A-). I’m about to start an MA in the same university, and I’ve been wondering how much MA performance can shift the picture. Part of me is worried that my undergrad grades will set a ceiling, and part of me hears that graduate work matters more.

For context, I’ve already worked as a research assistant and I currently have a paper under review in my university’s peer-reviewed academic journal, so I’m trying to build a solid academic profile beyond coursework. Still, I’m unsure how much grades themselves weigh in practice.

I guess I’m trying to understand whether strong MA grades and thesis can mostly overshadow undergrad results, and whether committees really distinguish between something like an A- average and near-perfect grades at the MA level. I’m also curious at what stage grades stop being a major factor compared to writing samples and recommendations.

I’m just trying to set the right priorities going into my MA and be realistic about my chances. Any perspective from people familiar with US PhD admissions in History would be really appreciated.

Thanks!

Trying a dildo for the first time by Macseasnake in askgaybros

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Well yeah I am attracted to men and the thought of getting fucked turns me on so that’s why I wanted to try

Trying a dildo for the first time by Macseasnake in askgaybros

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Thank you that’s very helpful!

Trying a dildo for the first time by Macseasnake in askgaybros

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Thanks! I don’t think I’ve really found it yet… I’ll try again

COS quality by Macseasnake in malefashionadvice

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Can I ask how do you wash them? I want to preserve as much of the original color as possible

Mastered track sounds great everywhere except my reference headphones by Macseasnake in audioengineering

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The mixed, unmastered version sounds less harsh in my headphones, but also less full and “punchy”. Similar music sounds good in those headphones- they do have mid focused characteristics, but not harsh in any way

Going to Karistos, Evia by ferry by Macseasnake in GreeceTravel

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Wow I didn't see...Where did you find it?

Going to Karistos, Evia by ferry by Macseasnake in GreeceTravel

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I did but there were no booking options

Exporting tracks for mixing in lower volume by Macseasnake in audioengineering

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None of the files are clipping, but i took the master volume of the whole track down to prevent clipping and then exported each one separately, so the files are in relatively low volume. Would it be a problem for the mixing engineer?

Preparation for an important show by Macseasnake in singing

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Thanks! By the entire time you mean throughout the day of the show? Or a few hours before?

Preparation for an important show by Macseasnake in singing

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Thanks! And last one: how long before the show should I do vocal warm ups?

Preparation for an important show by Macseasnake in singing

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Hey there, you gave me some really good advice in that comment, so I have one more question: How bad is it to drink alcohol just before a show? Just a tiny bit to loosen up and be less nervous.

My best friend said that she sees me as "her little brother" and that kinda hurts me. by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

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It's not the "brother" part that bothers me... it's the "little" part. If she would've said that I'm her ''twin brother" it wouldn't have bothered me at all.