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  1. Thanks again. What you say makes sense. It would definitely be smart to insulate myself with some masters program applications. But, do you know if some PhD programs will recommend an applicant to the masters program rather than reject them outright? Also, do the graduate programs give much significance to cumulative GPA? I read somewhere that programs look more at the “upper division” GPA (once you reach 60 semester hours).
  2. My motivation is simple: I happen to like criminology and want to pursue a career in that field of research. But I wouldn’t say that I “don’t even have an applicable background”. Half of my “forensic science” courses were actually supplanted with justice studies or criminology courses because my university was so impacted. Even my senior seminar class was for the criminology track. Anyways, why would a masters program work while a PhD wouldn’t? Don’t the PhD programs simply put you through the masters courses first? I want to make that commitment to a PhD right away without having to do masters first then reapply, which seems impractical. And there is no guarantee that all of those masters credits would transfer to the eventual PhD program, so it would end up taking me a year of extra coursework. Am I still delusional? Thanks for responding, by the way. I do appreciate the help. P.S. What a unique username.
  3. Hello all. Does anyone know if a Forensic Science major is acceptable for some of the Criminology PhD programs? Also, if on top of that, you happened to be lacking in extensive research experience, would you be an instant rejection? Here is my story: B.S. in Forensic Science. Minor in Chemistry. GPA=3.59 GRE=332 Research experience= 1 summer in a bio research lab. I want to apply to a Criminology PhD program, but am I qualified without a real background in criminology (minus the odd sociology class here and there)? Would I be better off applying to masters programs first? Someone please offer me some insight! Thanks!
  4. Hello! I am preparing to apply to Chemistry graduate programs, but I majored in Forensic Science rather than Chemistry. I do, however, happen to have a minor in Chemistry. Will I be able to find programs that can accommodate someone like me? I had a decent undergrad gpa (3.6) and did well on the GRE. I also have some research experience, but in a neuro-genetics laboratory (which is pretty far removed from chemistry, unfortunately). Please do let me know if I have a shot, or give me some pointers, etc. ~Thanks.
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