So this will be my introduction. Long time lurker, first time poster. 90210, I think you're going to be fine. Apps are in, and now we all just have to sit back and bite our nails. And we'll bite our nails together, because that is what this forum is for. To give you pointers, two of my letter writers, with whom I am close, both told me, "you're fine, you're stats are good, IT"S THE CHOICES YOU HAVE AT THE END THAT MATTER." My stats are rather similar to yours, higher GPA, but lower GRE Q. That said, it's a crapshoot. I'll direct you to Dan Drezner's "So you want a tenure-track job..." http://www.danieldrezner.com/research/jobmarket.pdf . While this is not about grad school apps, the point that he reiterates over and over is that the poli sci job market is a "capricious process." I believe the same holds true for grad applications. Stats alone are not going to get (most) of us into good programs, it's everything else. To me, you're stats are great, and if you SoP is good, then I wouldn't worry too much. But...since I spend every day worrying about these same things, I want you to know that you're not alone. I wish the best for you, and for everyone else on this forum, I also wish you all the best. Anyone who wishes to subject themselves to the rigors of a PhD program, is, in my eyes, a worthy candidate. So, I would hope you don't worry too much. I see a lot of worried hand-wringing on this site, and I just want to let it be known that the rest of us don't all have 4.00's and 170, 170, 6.00 GREs. We're all qualified and we're all willing and able. If it doesn't work out (for whatever reason) this year, there is always next year.
So...take a deep breath, be assured that you are both going to be fine as well as that you are not alone, and best of luck!
...and that is my rant.
Good luck everyone!
