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homesickalien2

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  1. Hello everyone! I'm a Sociology and Political Science double major about to graduate from a good public university. My main areas of interest are the labor movement, class consciousness, economy, culture, and knowledge. I am also a very qualitative oriented researcher. I'm still trying to finalize which schools I will be applying to; having a tough time. So far, I've got Berkeley (dream school!), OSU, UCLA, UCSB, UCSC, UC-I, Vanderbilt, and possibly UChicago and NYU. Is anyone else having a tough time with the number/choice of schools? I've heard it is best to apply to several, but my bank account is going to be hurting for quite some time! Also, if anyone knows good programs for labor/economy studies, feel free to share your knowledge
  2. Hello everyone! I've browsed this forum over the past few days and have found the commentary here very informative. I'm a Sociology, Poli Sci double major from a good public research university. I'm in the process of applying to Sociology PhD programs. I have a 3.4 cum gpa, not stellar I know, and a 3.8 major GPA (sociology.) I'm finishing up my senior thesis now, and have taken independent studies with a few professors. My letter of recs should be fairly strong. I will take the GRE in a few weeks; later than when I wanted to take it, but I had a family emergency to deal with this past month and thought it would be better to take it after that event. I'm a bit confused on how many schools to apply to. I know the more the better, but I worry about the costs of application fees. I have clearly defined research interests. Yet, it appears my best fits with departments research wise are at the top 10 "ranked" Sociology PhD programs. My statement of purpose is being finalized after having a few profs have read over it, and I feel that the SOP will be strong. My qualms are with my GPA. Do I bother applying to a school like UC Berkeley or UCLA? They are my 'dream' schools- but not only for the prestige. I simply would love to work with a few profs there and they are the strongest schools for the field of research I want to do and am so passionate about. Sorry for the rambling, but I'd love to hear any general suggestions or input.
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