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Compelled by the very articulate and interesting posts from members of this community that I have had the fortunate opportunity to read, I have decided to start my own journal. It will mostly be composed of reflections on readings with which I am currently engaged, although at times I will probably engage in some self-reflection or critique ( Read more... ) -
COlumbia SOP- your life in 500 words or less
OK Bighark- take your best shot!
“What we accept in life we cannot accept in story,” protests Susan Barton, the heroine transcribed from William Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe into J.M. Coetzee’s Foe. Analyzing this novel within the broader framework of South African literature in my graduate seminar thesis entitled “Mut(e)ilations: The Loss of Voice and ( Read more... ) -
GPA reports
As I fill out applications, I notice that some ask for my GPA "in major," others for my overall GPA, and some do not specify. Is it disingenuous to put my "in major" GPA when the application does not specify? Will I get busted for this? My GPA in my major is much higher because it does not include the disastrous science classes that I took.
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Next Round
First of all, thank you to all the troopers who plowed through my statement- thanks to you I am making serious headway. Comments ranged across the board and I am taking them all very seriously.
I am going to reply to everyone who commented individually, but in case any of you are interested in reading round II, I am including it below. I hope that ( Read more... )