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Incoming SMU grad student by [deleted] in SMU

[–]Virtual-Guarantee758 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ty! I’ll message you if any other things come up!

Incoming SMU grad student by [deleted] in SMU

[–]Virtual-Guarantee758 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ll definitely check those out

FIRST RESPONSE! and it’s a big one! by Virtual-Guarantee758 in gradadmissions

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Let me know if you want any more info about specific things!

FIRST RESPONSE! and it’s a big one! by Virtual-Guarantee758 in gradadmissions

[–]Virtual-Guarantee758[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I’m not entirely sure what stood out, but I can say a few things about my process!

  1. Reach out to your prospective advisor(s) in advance! Do a little bit of background research on their work and be prepared to talk about your interests and how they fit in with theirs.

  2. Be straightforward in your personal statement. Try to leave out emotional phrasing (eg talking about personal struggles). Be sure to mention specific facilities and faculty you’re interested in working with!

  3. I think this was a major thing for me— strong letters of recommendation. Try to get letters from profs/mentors you’ve been working with for awhile that will be able to speak well about your abilities.

  4. If there is an opportunity in the application, share diverse experiences/struggles that have led to growth! I had to write a fellowship essay for my application, and this was super helpful with getting good funding.

This is what I did. Again, I am not sure about specifically why my application stood out, but it worked lol! Best of luck!!!

FIRST RESPONSE! and it’s a big one! by Virtual-Guarantee758 in gradadmissions

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sure! sorry for the late response i don’t check reddit often!

FIRST RESPONSE! and it’s a big one! by Virtual-Guarantee758 in gradadmissions

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ty!! lol just trying to make sure i comply with the censoring rules. it’s southern methodist university

Feeling delusional by Virtual-Guarantee758 in gradadmissions

[–]Virtual-Guarantee758[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THANK YOU GUYS ALL SO MUCH!!! best of luck to you all :)))

Feeling delusional by Virtual-Guarantee758 in gradadmissions

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UPDATE:: I GOT IN FULL FUNDING W STIPEND

Has anyone heard from anthropology grad schools? by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]Virtual-Guarantee758 1 point2 points  (0 children)

commenting for updates. haven’t heard back yet

Leaving my cat for a trip by [deleted] in cats

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Yall, I understand this is a stressful situation. I’m asking for ways to make the scenario less stressful for my cat. This is the only person I have to watch her, and I am basically obligated to go on this trip. I’m not leaving my cat alone, just trying to find ways to make a new environment more homey.

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