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compmom
Sun, 29 Mar 2020 18:28:16 +0000

@lizjohnson254 I don’t think there is anything you can do to improve your chances. I think it is almost easier for folks who don’t get on the waitlist, but they know they have to move on.

@nirvanaa going to your state university is fine for grad admissions and for many people the most practical way to do undergrad. By all means apply to Harvard for grad school (admission rate is different from undergrad and depends on dept., open spots etc.) but most of all find a department with the faculty, curriculum and philosophy that best suits you. Grad applications are very different and you would want to ask your current professors for advice on the best fit, research, and have a attitude that YOU are interviewing them as well as the other way around, when you interview.

Finances can be tough for grad school so you also want to check out that aspect. A combined MA and PhD can sometimes mean waived tuition and stipend (and health insurance). There may be some master’s degrees that also have funding but you will have to investigate.

Talk to peers as well as faculty where you are. Keep up the good work!