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This post gives me hope and so much life! I am coming from a similar situation/ different field. I don't have a very strong undergrad gpa (2.8) but have finished my masters program, after significant time in the work force, with a 3.9. My greatest challenge has been feeling that this course of action was impossible for me because of my immaturity in college and to feel so passionate about a course of action now has left me a little upset. This post made me happy and gave me hope that it is possible!!!! Thank you!

Thank you! This is incredibly helpful and puts things into perspective.

Yes, I have actually been outlining a project that I think is particularly interesting and would hope to explore further in a potential program. Would it be helpful to bring this up as I reach out again? Are there any other things I can do as I begin this again? Thanks so much.

I am looking to reapply to PhD programs in art history. I applied last round without success during my final semester of a Master's program and feel that finishing my thesis and everything else that entailed prevented me from giving my applications to PhD programs everything I could. I didn't graduate from undergrad with a terribly high GPA, took time off and worked, went back to school, and graduated from my Master's with a 3.9. I am wondering if anyone has an advice as to how to position myself to be more desirable for programs this second time around. I've been taking on curatorial jobs, taking classes at night, and planning on retaking my GREs. Is it inappropriate to reach out to professors you want to work with again for the second time around? What's the best way to approach this situation? Any advice would be so helpful! Thanks!!!