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for admission or completion? I was asking more about what is required to get in.

with all due respect, why don't you think you can improve your math score? If you're smart enough to pull a 3.6 at the university level, you are smart enough to learn basic arithmetic/algebra/geometry.

Manhattan prep's GRE package and it's not close. http://www.amazon.com/Manhattan-Strategy-Guides-Guide-Instructional/dp/1935707108/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1306226265&sr=1-2 I also liked the Cliffs Math Review http://www.amazon.com/CliffsNotes-Review-Standardized-Tests-Cliffs/dp/0470500778/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1306226318&sr=1-1

Is Proficiency in French or German mandatory?

I'm already doing a minor in Environmental Geoscience. My UG advisor cautioned against getting too focused on the geoscience approach, however, because a lot of it is so "cutting edge" that older profs (usually the decison-makers) may not be up to speed on areas of study like geomagnetism or archaeointensity and therefore are unlikely to appreciate it fully. Even so, I'm doing research in a federally funded geo-magnetism lab.

My primary major is anthropology. I was thinking about double majoring in history.

My goal is graduate school in Archaeology. I have four semesters left after this one, and I will have plenty of time to do a double major if I want to. Should I go for it, or would I be better off just doubling down on my research/labs/thesis planning (I'm scheduled to do summa) within the Anthropology department and not worry about the 2nd major? I go to a major state U with plenty of opportunity for advanced study within the discipline and can always take supplementary courses that don't "count" toward anything but will broaden my knowledge and hopefully strengthening my application. Thoughts?

First off, thanks. RE: LOR writers and field school, YES!

I've read just about every topic on this forum regarding graduate school in Anthro/Archaeology so I do understand that there is a significant element of luck involved in getting into a good program, especially nowadays. Nevertheless, what sets the top applicants apart? What do they bring to the table, that the merely good do not? I know fit is incredibly important, but what specifically can I do right now to make myself a top applicant rather than a middle-of-the-pack kind of guy? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

thanks.

I'm still figuring out my specific interest to be honest. I started off pursuing classical archaeology but I don't think I'll be able to get in enough language courses before graduation to make me a competitive applicant in that area. Does anyone know if a Master's program that focuses specifically on archaeology is better for PhD admissions in archaeology than a more general course of study in anthropology?

Awesome, thanks. I did a google search and the best I could come up with were several seemingly commercial portals.

Does such a list exist?