I've been wait-listed for a PhD program, how can I increase my odds of getting in? About a month ago, I received my first acceptance to a mid-tier school for a PhD in English. Today I found out I'm on a waiting list for a top-tier school. If accepted, the top-tier will offer the same full-funding package as the mid-tier. According to their email, I just have to wait for the first-offered students to reject and then hope that there's an opening in Renaissance lit.
But I'm not too happy with just sitting on my hands and waiting. I feel qualified and am fully prepared to succeed. Due to my family situation, I will be through the program and into the world of professional academia quickly. I think that this top-tier school would be well rewarded by having me in their program.
So how do I go about convincing them to open up a spot for me? Are their things to avoid? Is it best to just wait and have faith?
But I'm not too happy with just sitting on my hands and waiting. I feel qualified and am fully prepared to succeed. Due to my family situation, I will be through the program and into the world of professional academia quickly. I think that this top-tier school would be well rewarded by having me in their program.
So how do I go about convincing them to open up a spot for me? Are their things to avoid? Is it best to just wait and have faith?
