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Thanks for the heads up, Mercadia. I guess should clarify a bit. I do "have" two foreign languages, but of the two, my stronger is an Asian language which doesn't match my research interests at all.
As for theoretically oriented, I mean programs that place a heavy emphasis on theory or are particularly strong in theory (i.e. Irvine's program is probably more "theoretically oriented" than the typical English dept). I do admit that my theoretical scope is limited since I've primarily worked with one specific branch of philosophy -- I'm just hoping my work within that branch will demonstrate my abilities to delve into other areas.
I hope I don't come off sounding defensive because that's certainly not my intention. While I don't want to overestimate myself as an applicant or to discount the competitiveness of the field, I definitely wouldn't be spending hundreds of dollars on applications if I thought had no chance at all. That said, I'm trying to make myself comfortable with the fact that I may receive all-around rejects -- if it happens, it happens...
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