Good afternoon everyone!
I was wondering if I could get some feedback on my chances of admission to the universities I applied to? Program/Institution: MAIR programs at Syracuse, UVA, Boston College, and UMASS Boston
Interests: Eastern Europe/ Russia, Nationalism
Undergraduate Institution: Small, unknown state school. Undergraduate major: Political Science/ Legal Studies
Undergraduate GPA: 2.9 Cumulative, 3.4 for my major GPAs. GPA has an upward trend. Had a few rocky semesters in the beginning of college. Quantitative courses: Study abroad program in Bosnia (B+) GRE scores: 160V; 155Q; 5AW
Age: 23
Work experience: Have had an internship with a prosecutor but no highly relevant work experience. Graduated in May 2016. Languages: French (Intermediate) Russian (beginner) Serbo-Croatian (beginner) LORs: My letters of recommendation are very strong and comprehensive. 2 From Professors of Legal Studies and one from my IR professor. Personal Statement: I talk about how my experience in Bosnia ultimately motivated me to study IR and focus on nationalism in Eastern Europe. Concerns: I am worried about my low GPA and my lack of relevant work experience.