DC girl, Good luck with your application. I hope you get into the school of your choice. ***** I also have a question, I would really appreciate it if I can get help/suggestion. I am planning on continuing my grad school. Does anyone know how to get into a good Mphil Program in European Universities, preferebly in the UK (SOAS or someplace with a very good program on Asian/Asia-Pacific Studies program)? GPA isn't bad and I am in a fairly known school in Asia. Plus I have some experience under my belt and some publciations related to my field, no journal articles though. Is journal article a must to get into MPhil programs? I am planning on starting either Spring 2006 or Fall 2006. Any idea?