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I have a handbook chapter forthcoming, as well as an article in a peer-reviewed journal (2nd author on both). I also have my senior thesis and another co-authored manuscript under review.

Barilcious, Thanks for the feedback! I am just hoping that my research background, along with letters of rec and conferences can help clear any doubt the admission committee may have. It is nice to find a site with so many other people in the same position--this application process is going to be crazy! I look forward to keeping in contact. Thanks Again!

Hey Everyone! I am new to the site and noticed that some individuals have posted asking others to evaluate their chances of being accepted to possible PhD programs. I was hoping that someone here might be able to provide me with some friendly advice concerning my overall standings. I recently graduated from a small PNW liberal arts college with a degree in sociology and a focus in women’s studies. I graduated top of my class with a cumulative GPA of 3.96, as well as top honors from the university. More specifically, throughout the past two years I have been working closely with one of my professors on various publications. I will be applying this fall with two publications, one from a referred journal, and the other from a handbook focused on virtual worlds and environments. Furthermore, I am currently working on publishing my senior thesis, in which I surveyed over 1,200 students from two West Coast universities in order to assess respondents’ perceptions of intersectionality in relation to gender attitudes and likelihood to adopt a feminist identity (utilizing mixed methods). In regards to presentations, I have currently five different papers under my belt (including both a regional and national meeting). Concerning my extra circular activities, I have been a committed volunteer at my local domestic violence center where I am a hotline coordinator, as well as working at community house for individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. Overall, I feel that I have a good background in regards to the PhD program, but the only thing holding me back is my relatively low GRE scores. I am scheduled to take my exam within the next two months, but in previous practice tests I have been scoring roughly Q: 530 and V: 510. I was wondering if you think I still stand a chance considering that my scores are somewhat weak. I am planning on applying to 13 different programs: Washington, Oregon, UCSB, Berkeley, UCSC, UCSD, UCR, UCI, UT-Austin, Vanderbilt, UMD, Wisconsin, and Temple. I have already contacted a professor whom I am interested in at each of the schools and explained by current situation (although I would still appreciate advice from my peers!) My focus is primarily intersectionality theory, focusing on race, gender and sexual orientation. I am also interested in race, as well as social stratification. I believe that these schools not only have the perfect “fit,” but have professors working on particular research topics that follow my interests. Breakdown: GPA: 3.96 (4.0 scale) GRE: Q: 530 V: 510 Two Publications (co-authored) and one in preparation (solo-authored) Three wonderful Letters of Rec. I know this is a somewhat long post, but if you could reply with any feedback it would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks!