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Program Overview | Ph.D.
Program | Internship Frequently Asked QuestionsHow many students are admitted ? What about diversity
? How many students do you accept each year ? Can you provide some statistics on class diversity ?We admit an average of three to five Ph.D. candidates and 10-12 MAA candidates each year. In recent years the total number of students enrolled in the program averages around 35. Most ethnic minorities, as well as students from outside the USA, are represented. There are about three times as many women as men. What are the "areas of concentration" ? In the Spring of 2004 the faculty agreed to shift the structure of the gradiate program from one of dedicated tracks to one of declared areas of concentration. Most faculty members maintain interests that intersect these three areas of concentration. In keeping with the synthetic and holistic nature of anthropological inquiry, the ways in which these areas overlap and relate to each other is as interesting and functionally important as is their particular character. Read the letter from the Chair and Graduate Director. Must I have an undergraduate degree in anthropology in order to be accepted into your graduate program ?While the traditional applicant has taken a major in anthropology, the faculty have made exceptions in the past if they felt they could adequately train somebody in their field of interest. A majority of students arrive directly from undergraduate studies with a solid background in anthropology, but some are already professional anthropologists and others come from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds. In any case, applicants should be aware that the program assumes a knowledge of the discipline prior to beginning coursework. What are the average GRE score and the average undergraduate GPA ?Our incoming students usually have a combined score of at least 1100 in the Verbal and Quantitative sections of the GRE and a GPA of 3.5. We are becoming more competitive with regard to quantitative measures. Calculating over the last five years, the average combined GRE is 1160 and the average GPA 3.42. Calculating just the last three years, the average combined GRE is 1210 and the average GPA 3.5. How important are the GRE scores ?Standardized test scores are important, not only for admission but especially for consideration of fellowships, grants, and financial aid. We suggest that you take the time to prepare for the exams and, if you are not satisfied with your results, perhaps take them more than once. The tests, however, make up only one part of a comprehensive review process that includes your statements of purpose and experience, your letters of recommendation, and your complete academic record. You must tell the testing service to send your scores to the University of Maryland. Our identification number is : 5814 How many essays are required for the admissions packet ?We require two written essays : A statement of purpose and a statement of experience. (The electronic application may combine these two topics into a single essay.) You are welcome to include a writing sample if you believe it will illuminate an important element of your background or skill-set. The electronic supplemental form provides a way to submit your writing sample electronically. I'm confused - Which materials should I send to the Graduate School and which to the Department of Anthropology ? You do not need to send materials to the department unless they are unusual items that you feel are necessary for your file. Examples include a video tape, CD-ROM, or lengthy paper. When you fill out the electronic application all of your information is automatically entered into the Graduate School system, and a copy of your information is sent to the department. This includes the essays that we expect to read. One copy of your undergraduate transcripts must be mailed to the Enrollment Services Office (ESO). Your letters of recommendation can be filled out electronically online, or they can be sent by post. If they are sent by post they should go to ESO. Your GRE scores are automatically entered into the university system, provided you have directed Educational Testing Services to send them to us. If you have questions, or if you have non-document materials to include in your file, please contact us. ESO address:
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Our Graduate School code is : ANTH I am living overseas. Do I have a different application deadline to meet ?No. January 5 is the only application deadline for the MAA program. Applications received after January 5 will be considered in the next year's admissions cycle. When can I expect to know if I have been admitted ? Do you have an early decision option ? We usually finalize decisions by early March. We do not have an early decision option. Will I be able to find a job ?Nothing is guaranteed, of course. We do, however, have an excellent record of using this degree in work placements. Our graduates work in international and national organizations, for a variety of sectors, and in a multiplicity of areas of application. Some MAA students go on to study for a Ph.D. either here or at another institution. Program Overview | Ph.D.
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