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LackLuster

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  1. Hey there. So, I'm about to graduate with an M.A. in Government (focus on American Government) at a well-regarded school. It was a terminal M.A. program, for the record - so I didn't just get the diet degree because I couldn't hack the full-calorie PhD . Anyway, I know this is a broad series of questions, but I'm looking for some general advice. I have a 2-3 year Presidential Management Fellowship beginning soon. After that, I'm seriously considering going for a doctorate in political science. My main area of interest is media and politics, but I'm also interested in political sociology and American political development. With these particular interests, which schools should I be looking at? Reaches? Safeties? Etc? Any advice on what I can do over the next couple years to strengthen my chances of admission at a great program? Should I take the GRE again? ( don't really see why not; I have a few *years* to study, and I know I've expanded my vocabulary dramatically in grad school.) Basic academic info: GRE - V:660 M:750 W:6 MA GPA: 4.0 UG GPA: 3.95, summa cum laude (Tier 1 school) Recs should be strong, especially if I make sure to stay in touch with my professors over the next couple years, and I have several solid writing samples. Other things: Presidential Management Fellow. Passed M.A. comprehensive with distinction. Working on getting a streamlined version of my master's thesis published at a magazine (though not a journal). Several media internships under my belt.
  2. Sorry to offer yet another post of this breed, so I'll keep it somewhat short and sweet. Any advice ya'll could offer would be immensely appreciated. In short, I'm a master's candidate in American Government at great school. It's ranked Top 40 among Poli Sci graduate schools, but given the dearth of universities offering terminal master's options, I'd wager this school's pretty close to the top among M.A. programs. The semester hasn't been going on too long, but I seem to be doing well, and I'm so in love with the curriculum that I've started toying around with the idea of pursuing a PhD down the road. I'm fantasizing about snagging a spot in a Top 10-15 institution and becoming a professor and researcher, but I just don't know if it's feasible. I'd like to work out in the real world for a couple years before I submit myself to another 4-6 years of school, so I have time to do things like take the GRE again. I'm exploring options now because I figure it'll make my life easier later. Sooo, my basic question is pretty simple. With my stats, what are my odds of getting into a Top 10 program for poli sci with a focus in American Government? Top 15? 20? 30? Should I take another crack at the GRE and risk losing my math and writing scores in an attempt to boost the verbal score? My most significant area of interest is media and politics, but I'm also interested in political engagement and mobilization, political inequality, political psychology, and the presidency. Stats: GRE: 750 Math (84%ile) 660 Verbal (94%ile) 6.0 Writing (97%ile) Undergraduate GPA: 3.95, 4.0 for major (journalism) Grad GPA: Won't know til semester's end, but expect it to be solid. Other factors: Some journalism background. Several awards for reporting and writing. Position on a local editorial board and an internship at a well-known ideological political magazine. Recs: Should be killer. One undergrad rec I'll almost certainly use again loves me, and expect to get equally positive recs from two grad professors by the time I graduate. Writing sample: I write. It's what I do. Should be strong.
  3. Psst. GW's admissions are on the ApplyYourself site. I'm only an M.A. though. Just thought I'd pass the news along. Maybe ya'll might have word on ApplyYourself, too? I didn't get an e-mail yet, but a buddy from my school who applied was apparently checking the site obsessively and told me as soon as he saw his acceptance. Good luck!
  4. I'm but a humble M.A.O. applicant. *Informal* word came via e-mail today that I'd been accepted to the master's program. Something tells me if they're letting M.A.O. students know, then the PhD's have already been decided. I imagine they'd have given the PhD folk they'd offer to take for MA's word of that option by now. But that's just a guess. Just thought I'd pass the world along!
  5. For what it's worth, Heard GW would be sending word in "mid-March." Friend from another college applied and sent an e-mail asking about it.
  6. I heard on Friday afternoon. Accepted. It's my dream program. In fact, it's the only reason I applied to grad schools in the first place. I only applied elsewhere to hedge my bets . Those who haven't heard probably shouldn't panic. I'm only going for a Master's (focus in American Government), so PhD folks shouldn't give up hope, I don't think.
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