Dr. Amanda Scherbenske

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Biography

Amanda Scherbenske writes on intercultural politics, race, and urban geography in the United States, focusing on jazz and experimental music. Her current book project is an ethnographic study of New York’s downtown scene, concentrating on musicians who were active in the early 2000s. This work addresses the role culture—encompassing ideas, discourse, values, and music—plays in the pursuit of freedom and the responsibilities it entails. Her research has been published in journals such as Popular Music, Society, MUSICultures, and Contemporary Music Review.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
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