history ph.d at top schools

ticklemepink
Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:17:39 +0000

I still wouldn’t know.

You can’t have “fairly good” statement, especially for history PhD. It needs to be very interesting with flawless writing. Get back to work on that until you can say “it’s amazing!”

Unfortunately, history PhD admissions are very subjective so your statement, writing sample and letters are extremely important. Your numbers are secondary.

The US history field is extremely competitive and more so than other fields. What’s your native language? Do you have interest in researching that area?