jocorac

My intentions on applying to grad school aren't fully to become a professor. That's just one of my goals. I know the outlook is slim right now, but there are plenty of things that I can do with a degree of this nature. Like I said, I have completed a lot during my time as an MA student and have made numerous connections. If I don't become a professor, I have other options and goals that are just as possible.

Which is why I stated two options. Also, I have a research background and many connections within academia. I'm not worried. Thanks for the concern though.

I’ll be sure to take you up on that! Thank you

Hello everyone! Finally, after reading all the posts long enough I decided to stop being shy and reply. Just a little about me and what I plan on doing. I Attended North Carolina Central University from 2011-2014, earned BA degree in History, Secondary Education. Went back to NCCU again (obviously I love the place lol ) from 2015 -2017, just graduated in December with a MA in History. My focus is African American Public History, primarily Civil Rights Movement. I am applying to 3 universities, NC State, Middle Tennessee and UNCG. Really hoping for NC State or Middle Tennessee. Strong GPA, GRE scores are not the best but thankfully, the departments at NC State and MTSU do not require you to send them if you have recently graduated with a MA degree (Just a tip I found out from the schools themselves). I have some internship experience so hopefully that will also push me over. I also taught public high school, was a TA and taught a college course at NCCU. My future plans include working in the museum setting, hopefully African American based or becoming a professor. Hope to connect with you guys on this journey. Apps are due soon so panic mode is slowly starting to set in lol.