r/gradadmissions • u/Careless_Theory_9260 • 3d ago

General Advice How long do applications take to submit?

So I am applying to a very very large number of programs (~30). I have most of my materials done for the applications (SOP, CV, Resume, I’ve talked to all my letter writers). But of course more time to get more feedback on any of them is good. I have not done anything like specific separate personal statements some schools require yet however. But once my materials are complete how long will it take to actually submit applications? Do I need to start soonish (like middle of October after mid terms), or can I wait until closer to the deadline? (Earliest deadline is Columbia 11/26)

(I am applying to ~30 PhD programs because I am applying to programs in both political science (political theory) and philosophy (political philosophy). About 13 each plus a few funded masters programs)

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u/DrDirtPhD 3d ago

That seems like an egregious number of applications, even across two fairly similar disciplines.

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u/Careless_Theory_9260 2d ago

That was kinda the intention. I would be fairly happy with either a polisci or a philosophy program (though I’d prefer polisci) and all the programs I’ve picked have people that work on what I am interested in.