history ph.d at top schools

gyurta
Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:41:21 +0000

thanks for your reply!

yes, my intended area of study is East Asia and my mother tongue is Japanese. I’m also capable of Chinese. So as far as language is concerned, I think I’m fine.

I know what really matters in the end isn’t numbers. I did a lot of research on programs and professors of each university I am applying to, and wrote very focused statements reflecting professors’ teaching interests. But I’ll take your advice and try to improve it!

I’m still worried about numbers because, as is often said, they can’t help you but can hurt you…