hopefullysoc16

Hello! I’m a first-year undergrad studying sociology and public policy. While premature to make such claims, I’m very confident—presently—in my desire to go to grad school in Sociology. My experience as an RA, Soc classes, and long history of reading sociology reaffirms this desire. With more exposure to the discipline and the world of those who study it, I’m increasingly motivated to pursue this passion. I’ve met with many profs seeking their advice with respect to top grad school admissions and have heard things like taking quant classes, trying to get started on my independent research, and looking for more opportunities in the field. With that being said, what specific advice does this community have for someone early in my college career? What types of classes, projects, experiences, etc. might I pursue in order to make me competitive for a top program out of undergrad? That is, what do top undergrad admits at these programs have in their file that I might work towards over my time. Thanks for your time and insight — i’m happy to answer any questions below!