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This is for a Masters in Urban Planning. I noticed a few people on this forum posted with the same objective. I'm wondering what programs are realistic to be accepted to. I am contacting admissions offices and they are encouraging me to apply. I would like a little more advice, maybe from someone who has been accepted with a similar GPA ect. Schools: Rutgers, NYU, Tufts, Hunter, UC Irvine , UIC, U.B.C., University of Delaware(Urban Affairs),Wayne State, University of Savannah, UCLA, San Diego State Career goals: GIS, Policy to redirect funds out of incarceration in neighborhood programs Institution: UC Berkeley (Transfer Student) Major: Sociology GPA: 3.4(ish, I need to recalculate this) cumulative, 3.29 last two years, Dean's list and Cum Laude first two years at junior college GRE score: On the low side, but will be retaking the test Work experience: I started my undergrad at 24. During college and before I worked as a server, and a handful of other jobs in other states. During college and after I've worked and volunteered for a number of nonprofits, mainly working with prisoners. I spent one year with AmeriCorps. Coursework: Statistics- A, No Econ, I am currently doing a certificate program in GIS, Two undergraduate courses in City Planning. I received an A- in one and B in the other. Language skills: English, ASL (remedial) Overseas experience (work, study and teaching): Only travel, 8 plus countries Statement of Purpose: Working on it. Should I include being a first generation college student ect.? Or keep it simply to work experience and goals? Extra Essays: Letters of Recommendation: Professor from junior college who has continued to mentor me, GSI from Berkeley, and Administrator at a prison where I volunteered. Concerns: GPA, GRE