I'd also like to see what everyone thinks of how I stack up or if there is anything I could do to help strengthen my application for Vanderbilt's MTS. Because I don't feel qualified enough, I never considered Vanderbilt as a possibility. However, after talking to my uncle, who has an M.T.S., M.A., and Ph.D from Vanderbilt, I decided why not try. I graduated from the University of Dayton with a 3.1 GPA. My major was Sport Management and also minored in Communication and Entrepreneurship. My major GPA was a 3.4. Looking back at my transcript my lowest grades came in classes from the required general electives (math & science) and my entrepreneurship minor. I took 12 credits in Philosophy & Religion which averaged out to a 3.5. I'm not sure how deeply they look into the transcripts but I figured I'd provide that information just in case.
Outside of my undergrad, I currently own my own sports marketing and public relations business. I'm active in my church young adult ministry, worked in ministry at a Hispanic church, and recently started my own inter-denominational Bible study group which I'm hoping to expand into an ecumenical ministry.
I expect to have a couple of strong LOR's from 2 former professors. The third is questionable since I only had him for 2 classes and it was several years ago now.
I fear my GPA is what will hold me back.
I appreciate all input!
